Ralph Thomas Snyder ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On August 26, 1944 Staff Sergeant Snyder 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 | 343788 |
| Service ID | 13077241 |
| Name | Ralph Thomas Snyder |
| From | Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | October 13, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | August 26, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot N Row 2 Grave 14 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ralph Thomas Snyder is buried or memorialized at Plot N Row 2 Grave 14 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ralph Thomas Snyder 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. Snyder had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number assignment was 13077241. Attached to 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division.
He was born on October 13, 1922. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Carbon county has been included within the archival record. We have Lehighton listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Staff Sergeant Snyder experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 26, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver 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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▼ Pennsylvania was home to over 44,106 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 30,148 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,358 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,148 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,358 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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