PETSCH, EDWARD G Sept 24, 1945 age 25 DNB Mindoro

EDWARD GUSTAVE PETSCH,  b. 1920 Mich d. Sept 24,1945 Died Non Battle Mindoro, Philippines

2^nd Lt, 0-2012436 Army 382^nd Inf Reg 96^th Inf Div

Buried Ft. Wm McKinlye, Manila, Philippines

Parents: Gustave & Christina, born he in Russia, she in Germany, arrived
1913. Father a painter in the auto industry
 



Brother Gordon 1940

Brother William 1936

     Siblings: William, Gordon



Ed-Swim Team 1936 Front 2 from Right

He graduated from Redford in June 1936. 1940 census lists him as a salesman in the sausage industry.

Ed 1936 Row 2 3rd from Left

The team photos show a more innocent time, youth and excitement of their future lay ahead.


At enlistment Oct 20, 1941 in Detroit he was 6’ 193 lbs. It was after enlistment on May 10, 1942 that he married LaPearl Groudel, born 1918 in Ohio. She was a secretary. They had one son who never met his father.

He was wounded in May 1945. On Okinawa Yaeju-Dake Hill mass was secured by 17 June and on 22 June all resistance was declared at an end. The Division patrolled an area from Chan to Ogusuku until 30 June. After a July rest, the Division left Okinawa went to Mindoro in the Philippines where they engaged in a training program. Edward died in a jeep accident.

He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.