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FREY, William Frederick - Date of
birth
7 March 1922 -
Age
22 -
Place of birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33808754 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
11th Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 August 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Reims, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 28 | 43 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward P. Frey (father)
Ellen Frey (mother)
Edward P. Frey Jr. (brother)
Raymond R. Frey (brother)
Eleanor R. (George) Frey (wife)
More information
Pvt William F. Frey enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 23 December 1943.He attended 1 year of college and was a mechanic before he enlisted.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1940 Census, A footsoldier for Patton / Michael C. Bilder James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry division in the ETO, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy