Name:
Edward Bukowy
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
33735012
Unit:
28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-27
State:
Maryland
Cemetery:
Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Département de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France
Plot:
L
Row:
1
Grave:
1
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Edward Bukowy was born on February 22, 1908, in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He was the son of Pavel (Paul) Bukowy and Mary Dianis. He served in the 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, as a Private during World War II.
Pvt Bukowy was Killed in Action on August 27, 1944, during the Battle of Brest, France. He is now buried in the Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Département de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France.
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