Postma John C.

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John C. Postma is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

Peace Garden Information & 5th Infantry Division Casualty boards

Name:

John C. Postma

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

36739771

Unit:

11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1945-01-27

State:

Illinois

Cemetery:

Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg

Plot:

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Purple Heart

Comments:

John C. Postma entered the military service in Illinois. He served in the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division as a Private First Class during World War II. He died on January 27, 1945 and is now buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg. PFC Postma was one of the 38 American soldiers killed during the fierce fighting at sub-zero temperatures to recapture the town of Hoscheid, Luxembourg.