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COLUMBUS, Michael J - Date of
birth
5 February 1914 -
Age
30 -
Place of birth
Hibernia, Morris County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42011482 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
I Company,
3rd Battalion,
317th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
27 September 1944 - Place of
death
Martincourt, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 31 | 21 |
Immediate family
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Members
Steven Columbus (father)
Pauline Columbus (mother)
John Columbus (brother)
Raymond Columbus (brother)
Stephen Columbus (brother)
Joseph Columbus (brother)
Julia Columbus (sister)
Estelle A. Columbus (wife)
More information
Pvt Michael J. Columbus was a chauffeur before he enlisted in Newark, New Jersey on 26 Augustus 1943.He was reported lightly wounded in action and brought to the 110th Evacuation Hospital in Martincourt on 21 September.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1920/1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Columbus Family Tree / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.80thDivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - emmanuel vincent