Pvt Edward J Switala (1918-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial

Pvt Edward J Switala Veteran

Birth

16 Aug 1918

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

25 Jun 1944 (aged 25)

Cherbourg-Octeville, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France

Burial

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Add to Map

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Plot F Row 20 Grave 21

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Name: Edward J Switala
Birth Year: 1918
Inducted From: Pennsylvania
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Civil Occupation: Shipping and receiving clerks
Enlistment Date: 16 Jun 1942
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania
Enlistment City: Pittsburgh
Branch of service: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Combat Organization: 315th Infantry 79th Division
Death Date: 25 Jun 1944
Monument: Normandy, France
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Gender: Male
Race: White, citizen (White)
Religion: Catholic
Cemetery Name: Saint Laurent (Permanent Cemetery), Saint Laurent, France
Grave Number: F 20 21
Height: 66
Weight: 154

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