Eric Israel Ziegelstein

On August 9, 1944 Private First Class Ziegelstein was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.

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Service Details

This Profile ID	344137
Service ID	32648579
Name	Eric Israel Ziegelstein
From	New York, New York County, New York
Birth Date	August 14, 1922
Casualty Date	August 9, 1944
War	World War II
Service Branch	Army
Rank	Private First Class
Unit/Group	25th Engineer Battalion, 6th Armored Division
Casualty Type	KIA - Killed in Action
Location	Bretagne, France
Burial	Plot N Row 7 Grave 22 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France
Notable Awards	★ Silver Star ★ Purple Heart
Remembered	Eric Israel Ziegelstein is buried or memorialized at Plot N Row 7 Grave 22 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.

Commendations + Awards

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★ Silver Star

★ Purple Heart

★ World War II Victory Medal

★ American Campaign Medal

★ Army Presidential Unit Citation

★ Army Good Conduct Medal

★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign

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findagrave.com/ memorial/ 56352391/ eric-israel-ziegelstein

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