Database 83rd Infantry Division

Emil L Tyl (38039330)

Name Tyl, Emil L
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 38039330
State Texas
Date of death 1944-08-08
Plot, Row, Grave G, 4, 4
Cemetery Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France , Google Maps
Role MOS 521 Basic
Unit E Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Tyl was a member of E Company. The morning report for July 11, 1944 on page 13 lists him joining the unit from the 92nd Replacement Battalion on Jul 8, 1944. Page 49, for July 30, 1944, lists a promotion to Staff Sergeant on July 15, 1944 and reassignment to Squad Leader (MOS653). Page 52, for July 30, 1944, lists his demotion to Private on July 30, 1944 with MOS 521.

The morning report for August 1, 1944 on page 1 and 2 list his promotion to Private First Class. Page 13, for August 9, 1944, lists him as KIA on August 8, 1944. The pages can be seen below.
Morning reports
1944-07-11 SGT Assigned and joined from 92nd Replacement Battalion as of July 8, 1944 E / 331 view page
1944-07-30 SGT Promoted to Staff Sergeant, duty changed to Squad Leader (653) as of July 15, 1944 E / 331 view page
1944-07-30 SSGT Rank reduced to Private as of July 30, 1944 521 E / 331 view page
1944-08-01 PVT Promoted to Private First Class as of August 1, 1944 E / 331 view page
1944-08-09 PFC Killed in action on August 8, 1944 521 E / 331 view page