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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edward J. Mitchell, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Franklin, New Jersey

Honored By

Mr. Frank Toth

Relationship

Family Friend & Fellow Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE ON AUGUST 2, 1944 AND SERVED INITIALLY IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THE U.S. HE SERVED AS A RADIO TELEPHONE OPERATOR WITH COMPANY A, 17TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION OF THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION. WHILE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, AFTER HELPING TO LIBERATE OCCUPIED FRANCE, HE WAS SADLY LOST ON APRIL 5, 1945 NEAR BENSHEIM, GERMANY.