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BETZ, Francis Paul - Date of
birth
25 June 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33576777 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
95th Chemical Mortar Battalion
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 April 1945 - Place of
death
Born ober Rahmede, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 9 | 30 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Louis F. Betz (father)
Margaret F. (Appel) Betz (mother)
Louis E. Betz (brother)
Harry J. Betz (brother)
Gertrude M. Betz (sister)
More information
Sgt Francis P. Betz attended high school for one year and was employed at Capewell and Zoeller.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Veteran Compensation Application File / 1930 Census, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Peter Schouteten