Walter Joseph Gartland was born on December 1, 1923, in Camden County, New Jersey. He was the son of Henry Thomas Gartland Sr. and Anna A. Haenel Gartland. He attended Catholic schools, graduating from Camden Catholic High School. After completing his education, he worked at the Naval Aircraft Factory at the Philadelphia Navy Yard until he entered the army on May 1, 1944. He was assigned to the 69th Infantry Division and received his training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, before being sent overseas in November 1944.
PFC Gartland was Killed in Action on April 16, 1945, during the Battle of Weißenfels in Germany. He is now buried in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA.
Source of information: www.findagrave.com, dvrbs.camdenhistory.com
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Gartland Walter Joseph
Name:
Walter Joseph Gartland
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
42082380
Unit:
69th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1945-04-16
State:
New Jersey
Cemetery:
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Plot:
Row:
Grave:
Decoration:
Purple Heart
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