Edward F. KORITZKE
Registration numberO-1321424
Grade
Second Lieutenant
Unit39th Infantry Regiment
Division
9th Infantry Division
date of death27/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryQueen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery Hillside Cook County, Illinois USA
Medals
Distinguished Service Cross
The SDC is awarded to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves by an act of heroism that does not warrant the HSM.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
