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| Pfc. Kenneth Bricker landed at Salerno in September 1943 with the 36th Infantry Division and was killed in action two months later. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26235994 https://www.flickr.com/photos/thenationalguard/4101113562 |
He was born on December 21, 1917 in Illinois. His parents Jerry and Mary were both born in Ohio. His father worked as a farmer. Kenneth had two younger sisters and three younger brothers. His youngest brother served in the army during the Korean War. Kenneth completed a grammar school education and worked as a truck driver before the war.
He enlisted in the army on February 18, 1942. He became a private first class in Company A, 1st Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division (Nicknamed "Arrowhead"). The 36th ID first saw action in Italy at the Battle of Salerno in September 1943. In November it was assigned to capture Mount Maggiore, Mount Lungo, and the village of San Pietro in cold rainy weather with little food and inadequate winter gear. The Germans had the high ground and made effective use of artillery. As a result, the 142nd IR had 126 casualties during November including 20 killed. Pfc. Bricker was killed on November 30.
His grave is at Clay City Cemetery in Illinois.
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