Timeline
Birth- Jan 1, 1925
New York
New York, New York, USA
Birth- Mar 2, 1925
Birth
New York, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 19 - 18 years
Served For
United States of America
Army Branch
No branch assignment
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Serial Number
32975300
Branch
Army
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Rank
Private E-1
WW2 Service Fact
Harold Baumgarten served in the Army infantry. His unit was among the first to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day, and he was wounded five times.
Author
Eyewitness on Omaha Beach: A Story About D-Day, June 6, 1944
Infantry Basic Training at
Camp Croft, South Carolina, USA
Enlistment- Jun 26, 1943-Age: 18 years
New York City New York
Battle- Jun 6, 1944-Age: 19 years
Vierville-sur-Mer, Green Sector, Omaha Beach
Death- Dec 25, 2016-Age: 92 years
Burial
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States of America
Other Facts
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Level Of Education
1 year of college
Residence
Bronx County, New York
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Full Name
Harold Baumgarten
Also Known As
Hal Baumgarten
Source Information
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