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HEINS, Charles L Jr - Date of
birth
6 February 1916 -
Age
28 -
Place of birth
Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42019116 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
10th Armored Infantry Battalion,
4th Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 9 | 77 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles L. Heins Sr. (father)
Anna Heins (mother)
Mary Heins (sister)
Helen Heins (sister)
Blanche Heins (sister)
John Heins (brother)
More information
Pfc Charles L. Heins was employed at Miller's Service Station in Newark before he enlisted in November 1943. He was sent overseas in April 1944.
Source of information: André Koch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Damaris Acevedo