Leo Van Erdewyk [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His remains were found near Neuville in 1966, when they were building a school. He was originally thought to be a Dutch national, and was later confirmed an American soldier. He was then re-buried in Ardeness. (Koster) His memorial service was held in Breda, Iowa. He may have been in the 501st and the 506th, Airborne Div.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Awards:
Citation for Heroism for D-Day:
Biographical Notes:
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 7-31-1939
Family Details:
Maggie Biggers Van Erdewyk: Rt. 1, Matthews, NC
Frank Van Erdewyk - Breda IA, step mother - Breda IA
3 brothers - 4 sisters -
First Name:
Leo
KIA / MIA Place:
Holland
KIA Date:
10/6/1944
Last Name:
Van Erdewyk
Middle Name:
J.
Military Rank:
First Sergeant
Source:
Newsprint; Neil Koster, nephew
Military Unit:
501st Paratrooper Division, the first to be organized in this country
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA