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PAGEL, Alvin William - Date of
birth
27 November 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Queens, Queens County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1016871 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
88th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized),
8th Armored Division,
A Troop
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
28 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 12 | 28 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William Pagel (father)
Elisabeth Pagel (mother)
More information
1st Lt Alvin W. Pagel attended college for two years and was an insurance clerk with the Compensation Insurance Rating Board.He enlisted at Fort Jay, New York on 13 June 1941.
Lt Pagel was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for actions on the day of his death. The citation reads: When one of his men was pinned down by small arms fire, Lt Pagel moved his armored car to a point where he could cover the withdrawal of the man. By this action, disregarding his own safety, he placed his vehicle in line of direct fire from small arms and 20-mm mortars. The enlisted man was able to withdraw to safety but Lt Pagel was hit by rifle fire. He lived long enough to order his men to leave the vehicle and to cover them while they made their way to safety.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, WWIIMemorial, Archives, 8thArmored, WWII Draft Cards
Photo source: Peter Schouteten