Ernest L Hetke ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On June 10, 1944 Sergeant Hetke was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 124804 |
| Service ID | 36222296 |
| Name | Ernest L Hetke |
| From | Cornell, Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| Casualty Date | June 10, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 531st Engineer Shore Regiment, 1st Engineer Special Brigade |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Normandy, France |
| Burial | Plot B Row 8 Grave 30, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ernest L Hetke is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 8 Grave 30, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
We have a record of Corporal Rienhold A Hetke who was also from Chippewa County, Wisconsin and was killed at Normandy, France on July 29, 1944. This may be a brother or other relative. Both men share a memorial marker at a local cemetery in Cornell, Wisconsin.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ernest L Hetke 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. Hetke had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 36222296. Attached to 531st Engineer Shore Regiment, 1st Engineer Special Brigade.
According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Chippewa county has been included within the archival record. We have Cornell listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Sergeant Hetke experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 10, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ 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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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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