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name
IGNASZAK, Joe J - Date of
birth
4 March 1913 -
Age
31 -
Place of birth
Cicero, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36024026 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
11th Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 October 1944 - Place of
death
Fort Driant, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 16 | 36 |
Immediate family
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Members
Albert Ignaszak (father)
Agnes Ignaszak (mother)
Frank Ignaszak (brother)
Catherine Ignaszak (sister)
Andrew Ignaszak (brother)
Frances Ignaszak (sister)
Harieth Ignaszak (sister)
Sera Ignaszak (sister)
More information
Pfc Joe J. Ignaszak joined the Regular Army in Chicago on 26 June 1941. He was a stableman before he enlisted.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – U.S. Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Denise Kellam