Pfc. Edward Joseph Miller

Born: 21 September 1922

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 - Roos Cedar Chest Company, Forest Park

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 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

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