Database 83rd Infantry Division

Frederick H Linke (36867096)

Name Linke, Frederick H
Rank Staff Sergeant
Army Serial # 36867096
State Michigan
Date of death 1944-09-30
Plot, Row, Grave C, 10, 22
Cemetery Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupre, Belgium , Google Maps
Unit A Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
According to the roster of Frank Monan that can be found here a Pvt. Frederick H. Linke reinforced 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Company A, 331st at the 17th of July 1944. Further information and rank do not comply as the Linke from Frank Monan went MIA at July 26, 1944 and there is no serial to compare.

The morning report confirms this. Staff Sergeant Linke was a member of A Company. The morning report for July 18, 1944 on page 33 and 34 list him joining the unit from the 41st Replacement Battalion on July 17, 1944. Page 53 and 54, for July 25, 1944 lists him as missing in action on July 20, 1944. Page 59, for July 27, 1944 lists him returning to duty on July 24, 1944. The relevant pages can be seen below.
Morning reports
1944-07-18 PVT Assigned and joined from 41st Replacement Battalion as of July 17, 1944 604 A / 331 view page
1944-07-25 PVT Missing in action as of July 20, 1944 745 A / 331 view page
1944-07-27 PVT Returned to duty from missing in action on July 20, 1944 745 A / 331 view page
1944-10-05 SSGT Missing in action as of September 30, 1944 653 A / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #11 SSGT

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

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