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PFC HARRY W. SCHMELTZER |
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The National Jewish Welfare Board responded to a
request made on 18 October 1944 by Anna Schmeltzer, Harry's mother, and
confirmed his death. |
Grave markers for Pfc Harry W.
Schmeltzer in the Schmeltzer Family Plot, Section 44, Lots 56/57, Mount
Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago (Cook County), Illinois.
Pfc Schmeltzer was killed in action on
June 10, 1944 and was posthumously awarded the Pure Heart. |
Chicago Tribune (IL) - May 14, 1948
SCHMELTZER
Pfc. Harry W. Schmeltzer, U.S.A., Co. D, 508th Paratroop Infantry,
82nd Airborne Division, killed in action in Normandy, June 10, 1944,
beloved son of August and Anna, fond brother of Ann Hauptmann, August
Jr., and Frieda.
Remains at chapel, 7032 Wentworth avenue, from 5 p.m.,
Friday, until noon Saturday. Services Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Zion
Lutheran church, 99th and Winston avenue. Interment Mount Greenwood.
Military honors by Beverly Hills post, No. 407, American Legion
Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: May 14, 1948 Edition:
Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19480514dn091
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