Luther C Stitzel (33368660)
| Name | Stitzel, Luther C |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Army Serial # | 33368660 |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Date of death | 1944-07-15 |
| Plot, Row, Grave | B, 18, 25 |
| Cemetery | Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps |
| Role | MOS 504 Ammo Bearer |
| Unit | E Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division |
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| Private First Class Stitzel was a member of E Company. The morning report for July 19, 1944 on page 66 lists him as missing in action on July 15, 1944. Page 83 for July 23, 1944 lists his status changed from missing in action to killed in action on July 15, 1944. Page 66 and 83 can be seen here. |
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| 1944-07-19 | PFC | Missing in action as of July 15, 1944 | E / 329 | view page | |
| 1944-07-23 | PFC | Killed in action on July 15, 1944 | 504 | E / 329 | view page |
| General Orders | |||||
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| GO # | Rank | Award | Page | ||
| 329 / 1943 / #11 | PVT |
Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on November 12, 1943. |
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| 83 / 1944 / #28 | PFC |
For meritorious service in action against the enemy on 15 July 1944, near ****, France. Private First Class Stitzel displayed conspicuous and resolute bravery as a member of a rocket launcher team that advanced against and put out of action an enemy tank that was threatening to impede the advance of his company. His coolness under fire and valiant disregard for his own safety merit the highest praise. |
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