Eugene L Hoeding ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On February 28, 1945 Corporal Hoeding was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ 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 | 117938 |
| Service ID | 20366790 |
| Name | Eugene L Hoeding |
| From | Northampton County, Virginia |
| Casualty Date | February 28, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Advanced Scout |
| Unit/Group | 29th Infantry Division, 111th Field Artillery Battalion, B Battery |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Durselen, Germany |
| Burial | Plot N Row 1 Grave 16, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Eugene L Hoeding is buried or memorialized at Plot N Row 1 Grave 16, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Corpl Eugene L Hoeding was born in 1919. He enlisted in the US Army on February 3, 1941 in Norfolk, Virginia.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Eugene L Hoeding 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. Hoeding had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Advanced Scout. Service number assignment was 20366790. Attached to 29th Infantry Division, 111th Field Artillery Battalion, B Battery.
According to our records Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Northampton county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Corporal Hoeding experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 28, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Durselen, Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ 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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