Database 83rd Infantry Division

Frank P LaBella (20308152)

Name LaBella, Frank P
Rank Technical Sergeant
Army Serial # 20308152
State Pennsylvania
Date of death 1945-07-23
Plot, Row, Grave Tablets of the missing
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit I Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart
Additional information
In 1964 Sgt. LaBella's remains were uncovered during an excavation of a French farmhouse near Auxais, and interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. In addition you may view his information at the Arlington National Cemetery website here. Information provided by Ralph A Caprio. Antoine Noslier provided me with a picture of his Arlington grave which can be seen below.
Morning reports
1944-08-15 TSGT Missing in action as of July 22, 1944 651 I / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1943 / #15 SSGT

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

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331 / 1944 / #9 TSGT

Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France.

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