EDW70 Posted May 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2018 Hello guys, I am looking for information on a WW2 veteran. He was my wifes great uncle and died in France. He is Henry M De Baets He was from Nebraska Service number: 37470251 Served with the 90th infantry Division, 358th Infantry Regiment I hope the information I have is correct. Thanks in advance for any help. Ed Whitmarsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Colt Posted May 9, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2018 Here is his record on Findagrave. KIA July 23, 1944. He is buried at the Brittany American Cemetery. Record: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56351591/henry-m-de_baets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted May 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2018 Hi Ed - Ill try and help a little here... PFC De Baets was killed on 7/23/44. He is buried in Brittany, and listed as a Purple Heart recipient. Here is his internment record: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Colt Posted May 9, 2018 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2018 He also has a record on wwiimemorial.com. It lists his plot, row, and grave at the Brittany cemetery. link: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_cemetery.aspx?honoreeID=716520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blacksmith Posted May 9, 2018 Share #6 Posted May 9, 2018 Here he is, listed on the roster of WWII War Dead (source image is bad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 9, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 9, 2018 KIA Purple Heart Pfc. Henry M. De Baets 358th Infantry,90th Div http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/67711-kia-purple-heart-pfc-henry-m-de-baets-358th-infantry90th-div/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 9, 2018 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2018 Source: http://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=82671 ORIGINS: According to our records Nebraska was De Baets's home or enlistment state. SERVICE: Enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. De Baets had the rank of Private First Class. Service number was 37470251. Served with 90th Infantry Division, 358th Infantry Regiment. CIRCUMSTANCES: De Baets experienced a serious casualty which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 23, 1944 REMEMBERED: Buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 6 Grave 12, Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France. AWARDS: Listed are some of the awards and medals that Private First Class De Baets either received or may have been qualified for. This is probably not a complete accounting. There may be other awards received we do not have records of. ★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Infantryman Badge ★ American Campaign Medal ★ World War II Victory Medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EDW70 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted May 13, 2018 Wow! Thank you for all who found out this information. My wife and mother in law will be glad for this information. I apparently did not look in the right areas because I did not find squat. I am just trying to put information and pictures together for their family, it is an uncle that they never knew. Never forget the brave men who sacrificed it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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