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KARP, Edward L - Date of
birth
25 January 1924 -
Age
21 -
Place of birth
New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-556227 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
273rd Infantry Regiment,
69th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 April 1945 - Place of
death
Near Weissenfels, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 6 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Joseph D. Karp (father)
Dorothy Karp (mother)
Bernice Karp (sister)
More information
2nd Lt Edward L. Karp attended City College from February 1941 to June 1943.He enlisted in New York City, New York on 10 November 1942.
Source of information: André Koch, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / Passenger List
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, City University of New York