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PFC Carl Bernhart Wasness

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PFC Carl Bernhart Wasness Veteran

Birth
Aneta, Nelson County, North Dakota, USA
Death
19 Jan 1945 (aged 37)
Hatten, Departement du Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Burial
Epinal, Departement des Vosges, Lorraine, France Add to Map
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He was killed in the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen in Alsace,France. The was the second phase of what is known as the Battle of the Bulge. The first attacks launched in Belgium on 16 Dec 44 had the objective of the port of Antwerp. The second phase known as Operation North Wind by the Germans had the objective of recapturing Strasbourg. His unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for heroic participation in the battle fighting against the German 21st Panzer Division.
He was killed in the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen in Alsace,France. The was the second phase of what is known as the Battle of the Bulge. The first attacks launched in Belgium on 16 Dec 44 had the objective of the port of Antwerp. The second phase known as Operation North Wind by the Germans had the objective of recapturing Strasbourg. His unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for heroic participation in the battle fighting against the German 21st Panzer Division.

Gravesite Details

Entered the Service from North Dakota.



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