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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sylva L. Eggemeyer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chester, Illinois

Honored By

Heather M. Rees

Relationship

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, SERVED IN THE ARDENNES CAMPAIGN AND THE RHINELAND CAMPAIGN. HE ENTERED THE ARMY ON JULY 23, 1942 AND SERVED WITH COMPANY F, 276TH INFANTRY, 70TH DIVISION AS A MILITARY POLICEMAN AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN. HE WAS INJURED IN THE VICINITY OF GEBLINGEN, FRANCE ON FEBRUARY 6, 1945. HE WAS DISCHARGED JULY 18, 1945.