Peter S Hotalen ★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
Peter S Hotalen
World War I
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On October 20, 1918 Private Hotalen was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 146780 |
| Name | Peter S Hotalen |
| From | Hainesville, Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Casualty Date | October 20, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 78th Division, 309th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot B Row 12 Grave 4, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Peter S Hotalen is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 12 Grave 4, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Peter S Hotalen was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Hotalen had the rank of Private. Attached to 78th Division, 309th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Sussex county has been included within the archival record. We have Hainesville listed as his city. During his service in World War I, Army Private Hotalen experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 20, 1918. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
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