Alfred C. Petzold
NAME: Alfred C. Petzold
ASN: 33062612
PLACE OF BIRTH: Baltimore, Maryland
DATE OF BIRTH: 01 Feb 1915
DATES OF SERVICE: 16 Jun 1941 - 10 Nov 1943
UNIT ASSIGNED: 2nd Bn 509th PIR
CAMPAIGNS: Naples-Foggia
AWARDS: Parachutist Badge, Combat Medic Badge, Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, EAME Campaign Medal
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
01 Feb 1915 - Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Father: Alfred B. Petzold and Mother: Martha J. Uhlig, 2521 E Madison Street, Baltimore, Maryland
16 Jun 1941 - Enlisted in Baltimore, MD - NARA Enlistment Record
ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 33062612
NAME PETZOLD ALFRED C
RESIDENCE: STATE MARYLAND
RESIDENCE: COUNTY BALTIMORE CITY
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT BALTIMORE MARYLAND
DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY 16
DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH 06
DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR 41
GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION Private
GRADE: CODE Private
BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
BRANCH: CODE Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
TERM OF ENLISTMENT Undefined Code
SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL Civil Life
NATIVITY MARYLAND
YEAR OF BIRTH 1915
RACE AND CITIZENSHIP White, citizen
EDUCATION 4 years of high school
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION Midwives and practical nurses
MARITAL STATUS Single, without dependents
COMPONENT OF THE ARMY Selectees (Enlisted Men)
BOX NUMBER 0605
FILM REEL NUMBER 2.269
10 Nov 1943 - Killed in Action
T5 Alfred C. Petzold 33062612 2nd Bn 509th PIR Baltimore MD MD 41 - 46 10-Nov-43 Plot J Row 11 Grave 56 Sicily-Rome Am Cem, Nettuno, Italy
05 May 1944 - Award of Silver Star Medal, T/Sgt. Alfred C. Petzold, GO 72 HQ Fifth Army Award of Silver Star. Citation:
"ALFRED C. PETZOLD (33062612), Technician Fifth Grade, Medical Corps, United States Army. For gallantry in action, on the night of 11 November 1943, near Venafro, Italy. During the assault of enemy positions on Mount Croce two soldiers became wounded and were in need of immediate medical treatment. His medical kit exhausted, Technician Fifth Grade PETZOLD voluntarily assisted the wounded men under heavy artillery and mortar fire through an enemy mine field to the battalion aid station. Having accomplished his perilous mission, Technician Fifth Grade PETZOLD tripped an enemy mine and received fatal wounds as he was returning to his position. His courage under fire and consideration for his fellow soldiers exemplify the finest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from Baltimore, Maryland. Next of kin: Mrs. Martha Petzold, (Mother), 802 North Brice Street, Baltimore, Maryland."
Silver Star and Purple Heart listed Page 384 in the book 'Stand in the Door' by Charles H. Doyle and Terrell Stewart
Page 5, GO 72, Fifth Army, dated 05 May 1944 documenting the award of the Silver Star Medal to Tech 5 Alfred C. Petzold
Page 6, GO 72, Fifth Army, dated 05 May 1944 documenting the award of the Silver Star Medal to Tech 5 Alfred C. Petzold
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