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flip Liitr (k$t.Mlt;irkawitsICAPT. JOHN J. MARKOWITZI.1Capt. MarkowitzDReburial Planned ■BolHy of (iarlpiTi HernDue Soon from BuropeKilled in l#xlt; nd)ourgfCatwharesne28sUprbePiDirPa1flICARTERET — Plans are being made^or reburial service for the late Capt. John J- Markowitz, killed in the last war, whose body jn is on the way home from Europe aboard the United States lians- -port Carroll Victory.Captain Markowtyfc, $on of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph tekowltz waskilled in Luxembourg October 4, 1944 At a ceremony in August Of 1945, the hero’s parent* were presented a Bronze Medal at Fort Jay, Governor’s Island, a posthumous award. ' ,Captain Markowitz’s death end- ^ ed a notable career in World Ww U. He is the highest ranking officer from Carteret to slve hto life fur his country. In 1944 rra received world-wide acclaim for his- valor in storming the fortress In wharbor of 8t. Malo.Twenty-four years old at tbetime of his death, Captain Markowitz commanded Company Klt;4 the 328th Infantry, part of the 83rd Divisiou and had been overseas seven months.
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Carteret Press
Carteret, New Jersey, US
Fri, Oct 08, 1948
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