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RICHTER, Herbert R - Date of
birth
2 August 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Dresden, Germany -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
20229636 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
L Company,
3rd Battalion,
71st Infantry Regiment,
44th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Hottviller, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine - Tablets of the Missing
More information
Pvt Herbert R. Richter joined the National Guard in New York City, New York on 16 September 1940.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – New York WWII Enlisted Men Cards, www.findagrave.com, Fold 3 - 1946 WWII Casualty Report
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Dave Hansen