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ESENWEIN, Erich Karl - Date of
birth
25 February 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Heutenbach, Baden-Württenberg, Germany -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33336338 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Medical Detachment,
30th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Hill 781 near Le Tholy, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 34 | 40 |
Immediate family
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Members
Otto P. Esenwein (father)
Pauline K. (Haegele) Esenwein (mother)
Otto G. Esenwein (brother)
More information
Pvt Erich K. Esenwein immigrated from Germany in 1927 when he was 5 years old.He attended high school for four years and was a milk route man in the family company.
Pvt Esenwein was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his actions on the day of his death.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930/1940 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Andy