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Hyman
Markel
KIA (WWII)

Home:

Buffalo

, 

New York

Hyman Markel was killed in action before the birth of his daughter, who subsequently grew up with only scattered information about the father she never met. In 2012, after discovery of her father’s Purple Heart, and gleaning new information about his service, she was presented his Silver Star, Purple Heart, and other medals.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    351st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 88th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 109 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Hyman Markel (ASN: 0-1056458), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division in Italy, during World War II.