Jeske Ernest P.

Monuments

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

Name:

Ernest P. Jeske

Rank:

Private

Serial Number:

16175984

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-02

State:

Michigan

Cemetery:

Florence American Cemetery, Impruneta, Italy

Plot:

Tablets of the Missing

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Comments:

Ernest P. Jeske entered the military service in Michigan. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. He was declared "Missing in Action" on October 2, 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.