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Henry Pileckas

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NAME:
Henry Pileckas
NICKNAME:
SERVICE NUMBER:
464727
HOME OF RECORD:
Hagaman, NY
NEXT OF KIN:
Mother, Mrs. Monica Pileckas
DATE OF BIRTH:
5/17/1922
SERVICE DATES:
10/9/1942 – 11/20/1945
DATE OF DEATH:
10/9/1986
CAMPAIGN UNIT MOS RATE RESULT
Roi-Namur B/1/24 746 PFC  
Saipan B/1/24 653 Sergeant WIA
Tinian B/1/24 653 Sergeant
INDIVIDUAL DECORATIONS:
Purple Heart
LAST KNOWN RANK:
Platoon Sergeant (active duty)
Private (as Navy V-12 student, Colgate University)

Biography coming soon.

Harry's older brother, Allen Pileckas, was killed in action on 3 March 1945.  Allen served with E/2/21st Marines and was a decorated combat veteran.
Harry’s older brother, Allen Pileckas, was killed in action on 3 March 1945. Allen served with E/2/21st Marines and was a decorated combat veteran.

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