Joseph Michael Bercholz ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On June 6, 1944 Private First Class Bercholz was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 106732 |
Service ID | 33152986 |
Name | Joseph Michael Bercholz |
From | Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Birth Date | January 27, 1910 |
Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit/Group | Company B, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division |
Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
Location | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France |
Burial | Plot I Row 14 Grave 10, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Joseph Michael Bercholz is buried or memorialized at Plot I Row 14 Grave 10, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Joseph Michael Bercholz was born in Poland. He was the son of Michael and Franciska Bercholz. His family immigrated to the United States in 1913 and settled in New York and Pennsylvania. According to some records, his parents died when Joseph was very young, and he grew up raised by the John Higgins family. He enlisted in the US Army from New Cumberland on February 21, 1942.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph Michael Bercholz was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Bercholz had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 33152986. Attached to Company B, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division.
He was born on January 27, 1910. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Northumberland county has been included within the archival record. We have Shamokin listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Bercholz experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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