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DE LEO, Frank John - Date of
birth
1919 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
New York -
Hometown
Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
12007838 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
11th Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Freckeisen - Christnach, Luxembourg
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 16 | 32 |
Immediate family
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Members
Santo De Leo (father)
Antenette De Leo (mother)
Felice De Leo (brother)
Domenick De Leo (brother)
Anna De Leo (sister)
Angelo De Leo (brother)
More information
Pfc Frank J. De Leo was a salesman before he joined the Regular Army in New York City, New York on 27 August 1940.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Records, www.ancestry.com - 1920/1930/1940 Census / U.S. Headstone and Interment Record, www.findagrave.com, A footsoldier for Patton / Michael C. Bilder James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry Division in the ETO
Photo source: Peter Schouteten