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TRUDELL, Curtis L - Date of
birth
1919 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Wisconsin -
Hometown
Brown County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-391590 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Anti-Tank Company,
2nd Battalion,
271st Infantry Regiment,
69th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 March 1945 - Place of
death
Near Blankenheim, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 14 | 39 |
Immediate family
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Members
Herbert A. Trudell (father)
Mary O. (Tatum) Trudell (mother)
Wesley F. Trudell (brother)
Robert R. Trudell (brother)
Murray A. Trudell (brother)
Jeweldeane Trudell (sister)
Carol F. (Lannoye) Trudell (wife)
Michael Trudell (son)
More information
Capt Trudell joined the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.He was killed instantly when his jeep hit a teller mine just outside the city. Thrown from the vehicle in the explosion.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy from 27 November 1944 to 8 March 1945, in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and Germany. Capt Trudell distinguished himself by the highly meritorious manner in which he performed his duties. At all times he worked diligently and conscientiously to train his men into an efficient and effective organization.
Upon entering combat, Capt Trudell displayed unusual skill in the manner in which he guided his company. Throughout the entire period his display of the highes qualities of leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Capt Trudell and the armed forces of the United States.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com - Terry MacDonald, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record/ Lindquist Paul S Family Tree / 1940 Census, www.69th-infantry-division.com, www.newspapers.com - Green Bay Press-Gazette
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet / Cyrille Marie / Steve L., www.newspapers.com - Green Bay Press-Gazette