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Sylvester KOPINSKI

[N10343]

6 DEC 1893 - 21 JUL 1918

  • BIRTH: 6 DEC 1893, South Bend, IN
  • EVENT: Cause of Death (Facts Pg): World War I, killed in action
  • DEATH: 21 JUL 1918, France-World War I
Father: Wojciech George KOPINSKI
Mother: Antonia WIERZBINSKI

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[N10343] Notes for Sylvester Kopinski:
Was put on the Indiana World War Records: Gold Star Honor Roll for those who died in service of their country in World War I, 1914-1918. It reads as follows:
Sylvester Kopinski, son of George and Antonia Kopinski; born 12-6-1893 in South Bend IN. Laborer. Enlisted in the US Regular Army 2-21-1915 in South Bend. Sent to Jefferson Barracks MO. Transferred to Ft. Bliss TX. Sailed overseas on 6-14-1917; assigned to Machine Gun Company, 18th Infantry. Participated in the battles of Ansonville, Villers Tournelle, and Soissons. Died 7-21-1918 from wounds received in action. Cited by Division Commander for bravery in action.

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