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REINISH, Herbert C - Date of
birth
17 November 1922 -
Age
22 -
Place of birth
Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33596129 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
25 January 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 12 | 67 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Samuel Reinish (father)
Sophie (Rosenwald) Reinish (mother)
Edith C. Reinish (sister)
Annetta Reinish (sister)
Gertrude Reinish (sister)
More information
Pfc Herbert C. Reinish graduated from Gratz High School and was employed as a drug clerk at Nevins.He enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 26 March 1943. He was sent overseas in September, 1943.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application / Russock Family Tree, "A footsoldier for Patton" - Michael C. Bilder/James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry Division in the ETO
Photo source: Peter Schouteten