Hannappel Henry C.

Monuments

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

Name:

Henry C. Hannappel

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-03

State:

Nebraska

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery, Clarks, Nebraska

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Henry C. Hannappel was born on December 10, 1910 in Nebraska. He was the son of Kasper Hannappeland Annie Brummer Hannappel. Henry served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He was Killed in Action on October 3, 1944 at the age of 33 in Italy and is now buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Clarks, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA. 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.