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Marze Johnnie L., Jr.

Name:
Johnnie L., Jr. Marze
Rank:
Sergeant
Serial Number:
38267638
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-10-01
State:
Louisiana
Cemetery:
Cannon Cemetery, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
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Johnnie L. Marze, Jr. was born on December 7, 1923. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant during World War II. Johnnie died on October 1, 1944 at the age of 20 and is now buried in the Cannon Cemetery, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, 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.