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RANKO, Charles William - Date of
birth
5 April 1926 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington -
Hometown
Seattle, King County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39477773 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
387th Infantry Regiment,
97th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
9 April 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Siegburg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 17 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles Ranko (father)
Margaret L. (Protz) Ranko (mother)
George B. Ranko (brother)
Marjorie A. Ranko (sister)
More information
Pvt Charles W. Ranko Was employed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.He enlisted at Fort Lewis, Washington on 13 June 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / Russ and Marjorie Together Family Tree / Headstone and Interment Record
www.history.army.mil/, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet