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Ralph Anthony Ignatowski

World War II · US Marine Corps

United States of America

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Birth- Apr 8, 1926
Milwaukee WI
Birth
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Military Unit
Coe, 2bn, 28mars, 5mardiv, Fmf
Service Number
558675
Served For
United States of America

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Branch
Marine Corps

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Award
Purple Heart
Unit
Comany E, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
Death- Mar 8, 1945
KIA

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Mar 6, 1945
Although the exact circumstances are uncertain, Ignatowski was taken prisoner by Japanese troops, tortured, killed, and then mutilated.
Iwo Jima

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Burial
Rock Island, Illinois National Military Cemetery, Rock Island IL

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Location
TAB IACO-IMUS

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Gender
Male

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Full Name
Ralph Anthony Ignatowski

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