Jack E Berger★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota
On August 5, 1944 Private First Class Berger 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.
Jack E Berger
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 67315 |
| Service ID | 37318701 |
| Name | Jack E Berger |
| From | Minnesota |
| Casualty Date | August 5, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 453rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion |
| Burial | Plot K Row 4 Grave 16, Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Jack E Berger is buried or memorialized at Plot K Row 4 Grave 16, Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Jack E Berger 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. Berger had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 37318701. Attached to 453rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion.
According to our records Minnesota was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Army Berger experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 5, 1944. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 1,860 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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