Born: 1 January 1916   Place: Binghamton, NY

Died: 28 February 1945   Place: Gustorf, Germany

Date of Temp Burial: 3 March 1945  at: American Military Cemetery Margraten (Netherlands)

Location: Plot: N  Row: 6  Grave: 127 

Date of final Burial: 10 January 1949  at: American Military Cemetery Margraten (Netherlands)

Location: Plot: D  Row: 4  Grave: 25

Father: John Hirner    Mother: Serafina Hirner (Panicek)   Stepmother: Mary Hirner (Haistack)

 Siblings: Velma, Ann, Mary  Stepbrother: John (Miklosik)

Awards

Purple Heart

Paul's Helmet?

Helmet was found in April 30, 1972. Unfortunately no serial number or name on helmet.

Investigation we did, indicates that Paul was the only US Soldier killed in that area/spot. Given the damage to helmet and the injuries (Artillery fire) that Paul suffered we assume that the helmet did belonged to Paul, but of course we can't be 100% certain

51°04'48.8"N 6°34'46.6"E      Location where Helmet was found

© Info and Pictures: Andre Rasch

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