Pevestorf Ronald A.

Monuments

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

Name:

Ronald A. Pevestorf

Rank:

Private

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-29

State:

South Dakota

Cemetery:

Wessington Cemetery, South Dakota

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Ronald A. Pevestorf was born on February 7, 1918. He was the son of William Pevestorf and Dora Marie Baessler Pevestorf. Ronald served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 29, 1944 at the age of 26 and is now buried in the Wessington Cemetery, Hand County, South Dakota, 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.