Roland Vanderkerkove ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On August 7, 1944 Private First Class Vanderkerkove was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ 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 | 343954 |
| Service ID | 31184850 |
| Name | Roland Vanderkerkove |
| From | Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | August 7, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 51st Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot L Row 12 Grave 2 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Roland Vanderkerkove is buried or memorialized at Plot L Row 12 Grave 2 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Roland Vanderkerkove 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. Vanderkerkove had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 31184850. Attached to 51st Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Essex county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Vanderkerkove experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 7, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 21 Medal of Honor recipients
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