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SOLIS, Ernest Emil - Date of
birth
26 March 1925 -
Age
19 -
Place of birth
Colorado -
Hometown
North Garcia Plaza, Las Animas County, Colorado
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37702773 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
HQ & HQ Company,
30th Infantry Division,
Military Police Platoon
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
24 March 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Buderich-Rheinberg, southwest of Wesel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3 | 12 |
Immediate family
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Members
Alfonso E. Solis (father)
Adelia (Saavedra) Solis (mother)
Alphonso E. Solis (brother)
Margaret Solis (sister)
Adelia N. Solis (sister)
Viola Solis (sister)
Richard J. Solis (brother)
Lillian Solis (sister)
Bennie Solis (brother)
More information
Pfc Ernest E. Solis enlisted in Denver, Colorado on 7 July 1943.His brother Alphonso also served during WWII.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record,
www.ancestry.com – 1940 Census / Family Trees, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree