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1LT Charles Wilson Bussert

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Birth	:	20 Jan 1915 Amanda, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 1945 Rayen, Kreis Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Burial	:	Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7266998, -82.5186005
Plot	:	Graceland/Willowview Sections, Row 6 (east half)
Description	:	From Find a Grave contributor ShaneO: Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles Bussert (0-1016799), First Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop D, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 February 1945. Lieutenant Bussert volunteered to lead a patrol into heavily defended enemy territory to secure information on the strength and disposition of troops and to obtain prisoners for questioning. He led his patrol across an obstacle-strewn river, through armed outpost guards, and to an... Read More	From Find a Grave contributor ShaneO: Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles Bussert (0-1016799), First Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop D, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 February 1945. Lieutenant Bussert volunteered to lead a patrol into heavily defended enemy territory to secure information on the strength and disposition of troops and to obtain prisoners for questioning. He led his patrol across an obstacle-strewn river, through armed outpost guards, and to an occupied town. After obtaining the required information he entered a house on the outskirts of the town, captured two prisoners and succeeded in bringing his entire patrol and prisoners safely back to his own lines. His display of skill and courage in accomplishing this dangerous assignment is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders No. 49 (June 20, 1945) Home Town: Amanda, Ohio -------------------- 88th Armored Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), 8th Armored Division, War Diary offers a narrative of the events which led to the death of 1st Lt Bussert on 4 March 1945 while being evacuated from Rayen, Germany is available here: https://www.8th-armored.org/books/88th-hist/88r_p046.htm Contributor: Vindicator I (49013635)

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Where is 1LT Charles Wilson Bussert's memorial?
1LT Charles Wilson Bussert's memorial is located at: Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield County, USA.
When did 1LT Charles Wilson Bussert death?
1LT Charles Wilson Bussert death on 4 Mar 1945 in Rayen, Kreis Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Where are the coordinates of the 1LT Charles Wilson Bussert's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7266998
Longitude: -82.5186005

Family Members:

Parent

Mark Marshall Bussert

(1884 - 1955)

Mabel Marie Cook Bussert

(1893 - 1976)

Spouse

Esther Frances Hedges Garrett

(1920 - 1987)

Siblings

Robert K. Bussert

(1917 - 1975)

Karl Elsworth Bussert

(1924 - 1982)

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Coordinate: 39.7266998, -82.5186005

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