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RICH, Frank P - Date of
birth
27 April 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Regina, Canada -
Hometown
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1017026 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
D Company,
36th Tank Battalion,
8th Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
5 March 1945 - Place of
death
Rheinberg, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
W. D. Rich (father)
Arthur Rich (brother)
More information
1st Lt Frank P. Rich attended St John Schools and the University of Manitoba (Canada). He worked as a self employed furrier.He enlisted in December 1941 and went overseas in November 1944.
His brother Arthur Rich was a navigator with the RCAF on active duty in England.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation stated: in Germany on 5 March 1945. Lt Rich displayed outstanding leadership during an assault on a heavily fortified enemy position. When his company commander was wounded, he gathered together the remnants of his company and carried the attack forward. He led his men on the ground and from his tank, exposing himself to enemy fire. Without consideration for his own safety, he went to the aid of the wounded. His quick reorganization of the company under fire and his skill and aggressive leadership are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.8th-armored.org, www.newspapers.com - Star Tribune, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / Operation:Picture Me