Steve Eddy Jagol★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota
On October 28, 1944 Private First Class Jagol was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Minnesota. ★ 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 | 66049 |
| Service ID | 37094999 |
| Name | Steve Eddy Jagol |
| From | East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota |
| Birth Date | June 18, 1918 |
| Casualty Date | October 28, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Truck Driver |
| Unit/Group | 7th Armored Division, 87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, B Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died of Wounds |
| Location | 53rd Field Hospital, Holland |
| Burial | Plot E Row 13 Grave 22, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Steve Eddy Jagol is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 13 Grave 22, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Steve E Jagol was born in Grassy Butte, McKenzie County, North Dakota. He died at field hospital after being wounded near Mear Meijel, Holland, during the Battle of the Canals. His older brother Tec 5 John J Jagol died in combat in France two months earlier on August 28, 1944. These two brothers lay at rest next to each other at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium. |
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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• 741 Korean War
• 1,075 Vietnam War
• 244 Prisoners of war
• 1,860 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 80 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 244 Prisoners of war
• 1,860 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 80 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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