Joseph Frank Reif
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1) Cause of death: pulmonary embolism, resulting from amputation of both legs. He had been wounded when captured during World War II, while fighting at the Battle of the Bulge. He died at the Reservelazarett General Hospital in Werner, Germany. 2) I have copies of the last two letters that Jody wrote to his family (from Germany). 3) I have five letters to and from the U.S. Army and War Department regarding Jody's status during and after his capture, death and burial. 4) I have a newspaper article, dated 19 Jan 1945, from when Jodie was missing in action. 5) I have a certificate signed by President John F Kennedy - given in honor of Joseph Frank Reif. 6) I have a photo of Jody's Purple Heart, last known to be in the possession of Jody's sister Sophia's family. |
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Photos and/or signatures |
personal photos from the collection of
Theresa and Pete Boman,
now owned by Dean and Valerie Boman
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Joseph & Annie Reif's children c. 1929
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Joseph Frank "Jody" Reif Jr 1942 - age 18 |
Jody Reif 1943 - age 18
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Joseph Frank "Jody" Reif Jr c. 1943 |
Joseph Frank "Jody" Reif Jr on back: photo
take 25 Nov 1943 |
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War Memorial in Claflin, Kansas |
Joseph Frank "Jody" Reif Jr Ardennes American Cemetery |
U.S. Military Cemetery
Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium