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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edward J. Dziedzic

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cook County, Illinois

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RANK: PRIVATE. INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY JULY 18, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SERVED WITH THE 339TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 85TH INFANTRY ‘CUSTER’ DIVISION, U.S. 5TH ARMY. KILLED IN ACTION FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1944 IN THE VICINITY OF SOLACCIANO, ITALY DURING THE SPRING OFFENSIVE ON THE GUSTAV LINE. HE IS BURIED IN THE SICILY-ROME AMERICAN CEMETERY LOCATED AT NETTUNO, ITALY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.