Jack J. Gress

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County:

Mercer

Date of Loss:

1945-06-11

Military Service:

Rank:

Private

Branch of Service:

Army

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

8th Calvary Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:

1st Calvary Division

Major Battle/Theatre:

Asiatic Pacific Theater

Circumstances:

Died in service in Luzon, Philippine Islands

Biography:

born Richardton, NDak 28 Feb 23; resident Mercer County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 8 Dec 43; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; died in service 11 Jun 45 Luzon, P.I; buried in Grave 440, Section B, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, Calif.