Kanopka Stanley J.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Stanley J. Kanopka

Rank:

Corporal

Serial Number:

32400619

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-27

State:

New York

Cemetery:

Long Island National Cemetery, New York

Plot:

Section J

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Stanley J. Kanopka was born on January 12, 1921 in New York. He served in the US Army as a Corporal during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 27, 1944 at the age of 23 in Italy and is now buried in the Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.