PFC Edward Joseph Miller
Born: 21 September 1922 – Forest Park, Illinois
Parents: Frank & Anna Miller
Siblings: 2 sisters, 3 brothers
Home:
– 916 Thomas Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois
Education:
– Field Stevenson School
– Proviso Township High School
– Class of 1941
– left after two years
Occupation: cabinet maker
– Ed Roos Cedar Chest Company – Forest Park, Illinois
Selective Service Registration: 27 June 1942
Contact Person: Anna Miller – mother
Inducted:
– 29 March 1943
Serial Number: 36653162
Training:
– Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas
Unit: 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
– most likely joined unit March 1944 while the division was on rest & relaxation
Engagements:
– Italian Campaign
– 133rd taken by LSTs from Naples to Anzio
Wounded:
– 5 May 1944
– Anzio Beach Head
Died:
– 25 May 1944 – of wounds
Buried:
– Sicily Rome American Cemetery – Nettuno, Italy
-Plot: D Row: 1 Grave: 13
Medals:
– Purple Heart
– Soldier’s Medal
