James F. Redinger

Capt. J. Frazer Redinger became a hero. In the face of enemy fire, he ran to a vehicle, salvaged a 6--mm mortar and ammunition and destroyed an enemy anti-aircraft position. Today his Bronze Star decoration is treasured by his parents. The Captain was killed in action on the Belgian front January 21.
 
he Akron Beacon Journal 
(Akron, Ohio)
19 Dec 1943, Sun  • Page 59
 
 
 
 

James F. Redinger

Service # 

Rank: Captain, U.S. Army

Unit: 9th Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division

Entered Service From: 

Date of Death: January 21, 1945

Buried: 

Hillside Memorial Park

Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA

Awards: Purple Heart, Bronze Star