Pieniazek Edward Joseph “Eddie”

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

Name:

Edward Joseph “Eddie” Pieniazek

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-27

State:

Texas

Cemetery:

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cem.

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Edward Joseph “Eddie” Pieniazek was born on September 21, 1915 in Saint Hedwig, Bexar County, Texas. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. Edward died on September 27, 1944 at the age of 29 in Italy and is now buried in the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Saint Hedwig, Bexar County, Texas, 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.