Philip Mitzel Jr.

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Private First Class Philip Mitzel Jr headstone photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

Orrin, ND

County:

Pierce

Date of Loss:

1944-03-12

Branch of Service:

Army

Rank:

Private First Class

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

129 Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:

37th Infantry Division

Listed on/in the:

Major Battle/Theatre:

Asiatic-Pacific Theater

Engagements/Battles:

Bougainville Campaign

Engagement:

Solomon Islands

Medals and Honors:

Bronze Star

Biography:

Buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Orrin, Pierce County, North Dakota

Newspaper article about the death of Philip Mitzel.

Notification that Philip was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

Newspaper article about memorial services for Philip.

Philip Mitzel Jr.

World War II (WWII) - Fallen

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen