Name:
Rodolfo C. Torres
Rank:
Private
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Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-09-27
State:
Texas
Cemetery:
San Fernando Cemetery #1, San Antonio, Texas
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Rodolfo C. Torres was born on November 30, 1925 in Texas. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. Rodolfo died on September 27, 1944 at the age of 18 in Italy and is now buried in the San Fernando Cemetery #1, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 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.