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TSGT Elmer Thomas Gerdes

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TSGT Elmer Thomas Gerdes

Birth
Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA
Death
15 Sep 1944 (aged 25)
Verneville, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France
Burial
Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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SECTION B, SITE 2196-F
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Married to Luella (Schuette) on April 14, 1941.

He was killed by artillery fire while leading his platoon on a road march moving to take up new positions against the enemy.

He was originally buried at Andilly, France.
Married to Luella (Schuette) on April 14, 1941.

He was killed by artillery fire while leading his platoon on a road march moving to take up new positions against the enemy.

He was originally buried at Andilly, France.

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TSGT, 359 INF, 90 INF DIV WORLD WAR II

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  • Maintained by: Sandi Knippelmeyer Relative Great-niece/nephew
  • Originally Created by: ShaneO
  • Added: Apr 16, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68428927/elmer_thomas-gerdes: accessed ), memorial page for TSGT Elmer Thomas Gerdes (10 Dec 1918–15 Sep 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 68428927, citing Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Sandi Knippelmeyer (contributor 48858559).