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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Emanuel was born in Mannheim, Germany on July 5, 1924, and emigrated to the United States aboard the US Berengaria on December 6, 1936 with his mother and older brother. Emanuel was serving in the 82nd Airborne Division and was attached to the HQ Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment on 11 September 1944. | |||
Nick graduated high school in New York. | |||
Nick enlisted in the US Army on July 26, 1943, despite not being a citizen. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. Shortly after his enlistment. | |||
His father, Eugene, was admitted as a citizen on 14 December 1943. Emanuel is buried in King David Cemetery, Putnam Valley (Putnam County), New York. He is buried in the King David Cemetery, Putnam Valley, NY. | |||
On 14 March 1945, Emanuel died due to accident while performing (qualification) jump in Reims. On this Memorial Day, let us remember those Ritchie Boys who died in Europe while serving our country and fighting to defend our freedoms. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||