Name:
Bernard J. Eickholt
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
36525348
Unit:
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-07-31
State:
Michigan
Cemetery:
Normandy American Cemetery, France
Plot:
D
Row:
24
Grave:
16
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Bernard J. Eickholt was born on December 14, 1921 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan. He was the son of Charles F. Eickholt and Mary Sovina Martin Eickholt. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private First Class in the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He died on July 31, 1944 and is now buried in Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France.