Private Sam A. Franco
US Army - WW II
Service Number: 37746832
38 Infantry Battalion, 7 Armored Division, B Company
Born: 30 May 1923 in Nebraska
Date of death: 24 January 1945 - St Vith, Wallerode
Status: KIA
Buried: Plot F Row 10,Grave 39 – Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Awards: Purple Heart
BIOGRAPHY
Entered service from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 22 June 1944.
At the time of enlistment:
Height: 5” 11”
Weight: 155”
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Sam was the second of 6 children ( 4 sisters and 1 brother) from Alfio Franco 1890-1972 and Nancy Sfiglio-Franco 1902-1975, both born in Italy.
Sam was a graduate of Technical High School and was employed by the Union Pacific as a clerck before enlisting.
- Josephine A. Franco-Spicka 1920–2012
- Sam A. Franco 1923–1945
- Pauline Nancy Franco-Gentile 1926–1995
- Rosie Franco 1929-
- Susan M. Franco-Conti 1934–2018
- Anthony Samuel Franco 1940–2001
Private Sam A. Franco on the right.
Attack St. Vith, Belgium 22-23 January 1945.
