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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frank Winkler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Holik Family

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Activity During WWII

ARRIVED IN IRELAND APRIL 1944. HE WAS A PRIVATE IN COMPANY G OF THE 129TH INFANTRY DIVISION 29TH. HE WAS SHOT BY A SNIPER ON THE BEACH OF NORMANDY ON JUNE 24, 1944 NEAR LA FOSSOARDIERS, FRANCE. WAS RECOGNIZED WITH A PURPLE HEART.