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BAUMAN, Hubert Thane II - Date of
birth
14 January 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Morenci, Lenawee County, Michigan -
Hometown
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-546834 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Company Commander -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
115th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
27 November 1944 - Place of
death
Kirchberg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 24 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Hubert Bauman (father)
Margaret I. (Connelly) Bauman (mother)
Regina Bauman (sister)
Margaret Bauman (sister)
Rosemary Bauman (sister)
Patricia Bauman (sister)
Rita Bauman (sister)
More information
H. Thane Bauman II was cited for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany. The citation read: “On November 27, 1944 during the attack on the strongly-held town of Kirchberg, Germany, Company “E” sustained heavy casualties including all officers with the exception of First Lieutenant Bauman, company commander. In desperate need of reinforcements, he was leading a platoon of Company “I” into position when they were ambushed by a strong enemy force. In the face of overwhelming odds he elected to fight rather than surrender his command and was killed in an effort to cover the withdrawal of his men. The courage and leadership displayed by Lieutenant Bauman in this action were of the highest order and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.”
Source of information: Thane Belen, Laura Phillips, www.ancestry.com - Headstone Inscription and Interment Record, Jewish War Records
Photo source: Peter Schouteten