Tec5. Anthony J. DeFoster Mil# 32038173 Enlisted: 3rd Platoon A. Company 643rd TD BN.
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Born: 10 May 1916 Place: Syracuse, NY Died: 24 December 1944 Place: Baraque de Fraiture (Belgium)
Date of Temporary Burial: 8 February 1945 at: American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle (Belgium) Location: Plot: MMM. Row: 5. Grave: 96. Date of final Burial: 15 May 1949 at: American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle (Belgium) Location: Plot: G. Row: 3. Grave: 67.
Wife: Nancy DeFoster (Mastriano) Last known address: 914 North McBride Street, Syracuse, NY. Son: Anthony "Tony" DeFoster Jr.
Awards
Purple Heart - American Defence Service Medal - WWII Victory Medal - Good Conduct Medal
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Picture of Anthony's grave (1945) unfortunately the soldier in the picture is unknown.
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Anthony's Grave Marker (Veterans Day, 2003) |
8-11-2009 Received E-Mail from his son, Anthony Jr. Ben,
Anthony deFoster, Jr.
Anthony's Purple Heart, Certificate and accompanying Letter.
Photo of Henri-Chapelle Cemetery, it was sent to each family so they had a bit of an view where their loved one was buried.
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Anthony (l) Albin Mosek (r) men in the center are unknown |
Dave Reed and Anthony at Fort Shelby, 1942 |
Anthony and First Gun Section during Louisana manoeuvres, 1941
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