Austin P Nederveld
★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On June 6, 1944 Private Nederveld was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 490494 |
Service ID | 36882642 |
Name | Austin P Nederveld |
From | Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan |
Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Group | Company D, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division |
Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
Location | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France |
Burial | Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Austin P Nederveld 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. Nederveld had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 36882642. Attached to Company D, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division.
According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Kent county has been included within the archival record. We have Byron Center listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Nederveld experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Omaha Beach, 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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