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Edward Francis Smalec

1918 – 1944

Private Edward Francis Smalec served in the U.S. Army. Edward served in World War II. Edward was the parent of one child. Edward was 26 years old.

What Happened

Pvt Edward F. Smalec attended high school for 1 year before he enlisted in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland on 24 April 1944. | | He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Hochfelden, France.

  1. Private
    180th Infantry Regiment, | 45th Infantry Division

Branch

U.S. Army

Highest rank

Private

Honors · 1 decoration

Purple Heart
Awards & Decorations 1

For service and achievement

Purple Heart
Family
ESJames E. Smalec - Son (named in the record)JSJamesSonWilla M. Smalec - Wife (named in the record)WSWillaWife

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Home Front
James E. Smalec
Son
Named in the record
Willa M. Smalec
Wife
Named in the record
Burial Information
Section A
Grave 27
Row 26
  • The cemetery · the exact grave is not yet placed
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Edward Francis Smalec
Private
U.S. Army
45th Infantry Division
Purple Heart

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