MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Cerra, Nicholas

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Cerra
  • FORENAME
Nicholas
  • UNIT
1 Bn (White Combat Team)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
31290806
  • AWARD
Bronze Star,Purple Heart
  • PLACE
Burma 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Providence County,Rhode Island
born 9.3.1923 Johnston,Rhode Island
son of Giuseppe and Immaculata (nee Rinaldi) Cerra
2 years high school
semi-skilled warehouseman in civilian life
enlisted 13.2.1943 Providence,Rhode Island
386 Infantry Regiment (Company M) 1.3.1943
Private First Class 30.6.1943
Merrills Marauders April 1944
WIA 11.7.1944 Burma
475 Infantry Regiment (Company C,1 Bn) 1944-45
owner,Sugar Bowl Restaurant,Thornton
illustrator,Davisville Sea Bee Naval Base,North Kingstown
drummer and band leader,The Pastels
married Martha Wegner (63 years) (1 daughter Nannette,1 son Nicholas)
resided 12 Luther Street,Johnston,Rhode Island (1993)
died 11.3.2011 Providence,Rhode Island
St Ann Cemetery,Cranston,Providence County,Rhode Island Section 52 Lot 707 Grave 2
 
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