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John Francis Heiberger

Birth : 4 Dec 1916 Bankston, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Death : 23 Mar 1943 Tunisia
Burial : Canton Cemetery, Canton, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate : 36.0293999, -98.5813980
Description : John F. HEIBERGER

KILLED IN ACTION

The 899th landed in North Africa on January 26, 1943. The Battalion's baptism of fire was at El Guettar, Tunisia, on March 23, 1943 when they encountered the German 10th Panzer Division.

Son of Joseph J. HEIBERGER & Theresa F. BARRY.

Sibling of Joseph C. HEIBERGER

Buried initially in Tunisia but re-interred at Calvary Cemetery, Ryan IA in May 1948.

He was the first to die in WW II from Delaware County, IA.

Three of his neighbors from Ryan IA also were killed in WW II:

- James GAFFNEY
- Howard F. DOLPHIN
- Lawrence J. McELLIGOTT

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Francis Heiberger's memorial?

    John Francis Heiberger's memorial is located at: Canton Cemetery, Canton, Blaine County, USA.

  • When did John Francis Heiberger death?

    John Francis Heiberger death on 23 Mar 1943 in Tunisia

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Francis Heiberger's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.0293999
    Longitude: -98.5813980

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Mennonite Indian Cemetery
Canton, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0279999, -98.5812683

2. Canton Reinterment Cemetery
Canton, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0775810, -98.6083890

3. Cherryvale Cemetery
Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0553017, -98.5108032

4. Unnamed Relocated Cemetery #6
Longdale, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0936380, -98.5901930

5. Unnamed Relocated Cemetery #4
Longdale, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1059820, -98.5859870

6. Unnamed Relocated Cemetery #3
Longdale, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1069530, -98.5844420

7. Indian Mennonite Cemetery
Canton, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1010500, -98.6197800

8. Unnamed Relocated Cemetery #2
Canton, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1079240, -98.5897640

9. Flyingout Cemetery
Longdale, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1234550, -98.6127660

10. Longdale Cemetery
Cantonment Township, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1300850, -98.5561450

11. Eagle City Cemetery
Eagle City, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9199982, -98.5997009

12. Fountain Cemetery
Seiling, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0297012, -98.7244034

13. Unnamed Relocated Cemetery #5
Longdale, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1488260, -98.6160280

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9272000, -98.6861000

15. Chain Family Cemetery
Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0583800, -98.7633700

16. Midlin Cemetery
Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0361100, -98.3886100

17. New Bell Cemetery
Watonga, Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0361100, -98.3886100

18. Oakwood Memorial Cemetery
Oakwood, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8991620, -98.7148350

19. Evergreen Cemetery
Oakwood, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9706001, -98.7778015

20. Plymouth Cemetery
Fairview, Major County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1727982, -98.4672012

21. Rising Sun Cemetery
Blaine County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8558006, -98.5919037

22. Bethel Cemetery
Major County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2030983, -98.6102982

23. Mount Hope Cemetery
Fay, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8553009, -98.6433029

24. Munice Cemetery
Seiling, Dewey County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0574989, -98.8043976