Francis Maleszewski★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On November 11, 1944 Second Lieutenant Maleszewski 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 Jersey. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Francis Maleszewski
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 84971 |
| Service ID | O-820288 |
| Name | Francis Maleszewski |
| From | Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Casualty Date | November 11, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 86th Fighter Group, 527th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Francis Maleszewski is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Francis Maleszewski 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. Maleszewski had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-820288. Attached to 86th Fighter Group, 527th Fighter Squadron.
According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Bergen county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Maleszewski was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 11, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 12,136 World War II
• 852 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,908 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 205 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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