McCarty Edward H.

Monuments

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

Name:

Edward H. McCarty

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-01

State:

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

New Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Pennsylvania

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Edward H. McCarty was born on June 30, 1922. He enlisted in the Army on December 7, 1942 and served as a Private First Class during World War II. He was Killed in Action on October 1, 1944 at the age of 22 in Italy and is now buried in the New Saint Joseph's Cemetery, North Versailles, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 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.