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Centanni, Frank D.

Date of death:
February 17th, 1945 (Corregidor, Philippines)
Buried on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Plot: A. Row: 8. Grave: 17.
Service number:
O-0186439
Nationality:
American

Biography

Cpt. Centamni commanded Company K, which was part of the first wave on Corregidor in February 1945. He was killed the next day during the fighting for Malinta Hill. Entered military service in November 1941.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Company K, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division "Victory Division", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945

Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 27
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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