Database 83rd Infantry Division

Henry C Manini (35398351)

Name Manini, Henry C
Rank Private
Army Serial # 35398351
State Ohio
Date of death 1944-11-05
Plot, Row, Grave D, 3, 58
Cemetery Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium , Google Maps
Unit 453rd Anti-Aircraft Arty (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Henry 'Hank' Manini was a member of D Battery, 453rd AAA AW Bn. This picture of Pvt Manini is a snippet from the D Battery group photo (large version) taken at Ft. Fisher, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 1943. Credits for this photograph are Collection of S/Sgt. John P. Szyndrowski, D. Battery, 453rd AAA AW Bn. The photograph was provided for by Sgt Szyndrowski's son, Mark Szyndrowski.

Mark also noted a discrepancy between his father's records and ABMC's records regarding the rank of Henry C Manini. Mark provided two rosters from his father's collection showing Henry C Manini being a Corporal. The rosters, part of the 1943 Thanksgiving program can be seen here.
Morning reports
1944-11-05 CPL Listed in Record of Events for November 5, 1944 MEDDET / 324FA view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
453AAA / 1944 / #3 CPL

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

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