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Paul L Hamaker 1922 - 1945

Paul Lewiston Fremont Hamaker of Solana Beach, San Diego County, California United States was born on September 15, 1922 in Milford, Hunterdon County, NJ to Reuben Hamaker and Lillian Hamaker. Paul Hamaker died at age 22 years old on February 4, 1945 in Colmar, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est France.

Paul Lewiston Fremont Hamaker

Solana Beach, San Diego County, California United States

September 15, 1922

Milford, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 08848, United States

February 4, 1945

Colmar, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est, 68000, France

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Introduction

Paul Lewiston Fremont Hamaker was born on September 15th 1922 in Milford New Jersey to Parents Reuben and Lillian Hamaker. Paul grew up in a large family of 10 siblings livigin most of his life on the family farm in Milford, New Jersey. The Family moved to San Diego California after the beginning of WWII.
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1922

Birthday

September 15, 1922

Birthdate

Milford, Hunterdon County, New Jersey 08848, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, English, Scottish..perhaps some German. Hamakers family living in Lancaster Pennsylvania..maybe Mennonite of Amish?
Early Life & Education

1 Year Of High School
Religious Beliefs

Paul's Father Reuben Hamaker was a Methodist Pastor in Finesville N.J.
Military Service

Military serial#: 39591905 Enlisted: June 29, 1944 in Ft Macarthur San Pedro California Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law - Purple Heart posthumously in 1945.
Professional Career

Soldier, Farm Hands, General Farms, Paul also worked at the family Gas Station in Solona Beach, California.
Personal Life & Family

Paul was considered the protector of his brother and sisters growing up. His brother David frequently stated that Paul was his hero. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Macarther, San Pedro California on June 29th 1944 and shipped off Basic Training with Company D, 153 BN, 91st Regiment, Camp Hood Texas. Letters home from Boot Camp showed that Paul was in good spirits but was getting tired of all the marching. He remarked in a letter home to his parents that his unit marched 4 miles in 45 minutes" I made it...beleive it or not but didnt think that I would!" Paul was able to take leave in November 1944 to visit the family in California before deploying to France to fight in the war. A notice of change of address showed that Paul was temporarily located with E. Co. 13th BN, 4th Regiment located at Fort Meade Maryland. Paul was ultimately assigned to 1st Platoon, D Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division known as the "Keystone Division". The Keystone Division was red in color and nicknamed the Bloody Bucket follwoing the fighting that occured in the Huertgen Forest during WWII.
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1945

Death

February 4, 1945

Death date

Paul died in combat fighting Nazi's in Colmar Haut-Rhin France in the final days of the battle of Colmar Pocket, WWII. He gave his life in the service of his Country...and will always be remembered with pride in the hearts of this family..and any American that loves freedom. Thank you Uncle Paul. We love you.

Cause of death

Colmar, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est 68000, France
Death location

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Douglas Arterburn

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11/04/2023

Paul L Hamaker

Grammer School in New Jersey

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Douglas Arterburn

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11/04/2023

Paul L Hamaker

Plot A, Row 10, Grave 21, Epinal American Cemetery
385 Rue De La Rondenolle
88000, Dinoze, France

Date & Place: at Epinal American Cemetery 385 Rue de la Rondenolle, in Dinozé, Vosges County, Grand Est 88000, France

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Douglas Arterburn

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11/04/2023

Paul Hamaker is one of my hero's. I wish that I had known him and told him how proud I am to be his Great Nephew. Thank you for your sacrifice for our Country Uncle Paul. - MAJ Douglas Arterburn

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