Cecil Frank Wulf ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On May 7, 1942 Private Wulf was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ 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 | 358797 |
Service ID | 6983525 |
Name | Cecil Frank Wulf |
From | Buffalo, Erie County, New York |
Birth Date | April 28, 1920 |
Casualty Date | May 7, 1942 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Group | Headquarters Company, Philippine Department |
Casualty Type | Missing in Action, Prisoner of War |
Location | Bataan, Philippines |
Burial | Tablets of the Missing Manila American Cemetery Manila, Philippines |
Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Cecil Frank Wulf is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing Manila American Cemetery Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Cecil Frank Wulf was born in Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was living in Buffalo, New York when he entered the service.
On May 7, 1942 he was reported missing after the surrender to the Japanese following the battle of Bataan. He may have died on the Bataan Death March or later in a POW camp. He was officially declared dead on February 1, 1946.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Cecil Frank Wulf 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. Wulf had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 6983525. Attached to Headquarters Company, Philippine Department.
He was born on April 28, 1920. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Erie county has been included within the archival record. We have Buffalo listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Private Wulf was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on May 7, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in Action, Prisoner of War. Incident location: Bataan, Philippines. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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