Name:
Edward L. Sample
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
36718494
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-09-28
State:
Illinois
Cemetery:
Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy
Plot:
E
Row:
4
Grave:
19
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Edward L. Sample entered the military service in Illinois. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. Edward died on September 28, 1944 in Italy and is now buried in the Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy. 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.