Dittman Albert Edward

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Albert Edward Dittman

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

31314089

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-01

State:

Connecticut

Cemetery:

Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy

Plot:

Tablets of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Comments:

Albert Edward Dittman was born on April 29, 1924 in New London, Connecticut. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on October 1, 1944 and is commemorated on the Tablets of the Missing, Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished. He also has a cenotaph located at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA.