manayunkman Posted August 27, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2020 I think this is the first KIA document I’ve had that describes the place of death as the European Area. The date is March 24, 1945. Included is a document with an explanation of the Purple Heart. Was he killed in Germany? All comments welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted August 27, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2020 He was a 1st Infantry Division KIA so probably killed in Germany not long after the Rhine crossing at Remagen, headed towards the Ruhr Pocket fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2020 Many thanks for that information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted August 27, 2020 Is there any way to find out when he joined the unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted August 27, 2020 Manges is originally from Yuma Arizona. He was in the 18th Regiment of the 1st ID. I found out that he died of his wounds so that might explain the generalization as to the location of his passing. Most likely he was badly wounded earlier than the 24th. Any additional comments welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted March 25, 2021 In memory of Pvt. Manges who died on this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #7 Posted March 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, manayunkman said: In memory of Pvt. Manges who died on this day. Remembering him as well today. May he rest in peace. Source: https://firstdivisionmuseum.nmtvault.com/jsp/PsImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=5d51b39f-52d3-4177-b65e-30b812011812%2Fiwfd0000%2F20151125%2F00000012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #8 Posted March 25, 2021 Source: https://firstdivisionmuseum.nmtvault.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 25, 2021 Source: http:// https://firstdivisionmuseum.nmtvault.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #10 Posted March 25, 2021 Source: Newspapers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #11 Posted March 25, 2021 Source: Newspapers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks Az for the additional information. I wonder when he joined the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted March 25, 2021 Share #13 Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, manayunkman said: Thanks Az for the additional information. I wonder when he joined the 1st. You're welcome. I can't find when he joined the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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