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RIDDER, William - Date of
birth
1 February 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Bochum, Germany -
Hometown
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33690614 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
E Company,
2nd Battalion,
175th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 October 1944 - Place of
death
Near Aachen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 3 | 34 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph Ridder (father)
Roselia Ridder (mother)
More information
T/Sgt William Ridder graduated from South Vocational High School and had worked for Jones & Laughlin before he enlisted in July 1943. He was sent overseas in March 1944 and joined his unit on 19 June 1944. He was reported wounded in action on 27 August 1944. For this wound, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Source of information: Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com