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Photo: RUSCART Paul, 5828, Pvt - May, 1, 1945 in WILHEMSHAVEN (Germany)
Parachutist in the "Assault Engineers Troop", made proof in all circumstances of a notch and an enthusiasm worthy of praises during the Campaigns of Holland and Germany in April 1945. After the hard progression, obstacle after obstacle in the North of Weterscheps (Oldenburg), he took part in the catch of Godenholt, where he fell mortally wounded by a shell, May 1, 1945 and succumbed the 2nd of his wounds.
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