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FINNIGSMIER, Harvey William - Date of
birth
8 June 1925 -
Age
19 -
Place of birth
Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37486044 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Company,
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
17 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Dorff-Busbach, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 15 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Johann E. Finnigsmier (father)
Elizabeth K. (Stichweh) Finnigsmier (mother)
Elmer A. Finnigsmier (brother)
Edgar H. Finnigsmier (brother)
Esther E. Finnigsmier (sister)
Willie O. Finnigsmier (brother)
Arnold A. Finnigsmier (brother)
Erma C. Finnigsmier (sister)
Lloyd L. Finnigsmier (brother)
Walter Finnigsmier (brother)
More information
Pvt Harvey W. Finnigsmier graduated from Kenesaw High School in 1943 and was employed in farming with his father.He enlisted on 15 October 1943 and was sent overseas in June, 1944.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - various family trees / 1930/1940 Census, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.wwiimemorial.com - Ms. Bernice Petersen