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SAFKO, Michael John Jr - Date of
birth
4 August 1912 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Nanty Glo, Cambria County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
San Diego County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39714613 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
309th Engineer Combat Battalion,
84th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
21 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Süggerath, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Michael Safko (father)
Helena (Fecanin) Safko (mother)
Ann M. Safko (sister)
Mary Safko (sister)
George Safko (brother)
Andrew Safko (brother)
Joseph Safko (brother)
Margaret Safko (sister)
Stephen A. Safko (brother)
John Safko (brother)
More information
Pvt Michael J. Safko Jr. was a construction machinery operator before he enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 22 October 1942.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.fold3.com - WWII DRaft Card, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet