William Frank★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On January 8, 1945 Technician Fourth Class Frank 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.
William Frank
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 91053 |
| Service ID | 32908881 |
| Name | William Frank |
| From | Sullivan County, New York |
| Casualty Date | January 8, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Technician Fourth Class |
| Unit/Group | 104th Infantry Division, 414th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot F Row 7 Grave 22, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
William Frank is buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 7 Grave 22, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
!-- from Fields of Honor Database ----T/4 William Frank enlisted in New York City, New York on 17 May 1943 ... He was a plasterer before he enlisted ... He was first buried at block P, row 8, grave 182. --> Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - William Frank 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. Frank had the rank of Technician Fourth Class. Service number assignment was 32908881. Attached to 104th Infantry Division, 414th Infantry Regiment. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Sullivan county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Frank experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 8, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
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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Honoring the men and women of New York who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. 
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New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,941 World War I
• 23,272 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,274 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,142 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
• 23,272 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,274 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,142 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
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