Jewish War Hero Buried in Italy Gets Right Headstone Changed 80 Years Later

Jewish war hero buried in Italy gets right headstone changed 80 years later

World War II soldier Frank Kurtzinger had his headstone changed by Operation Benjamin in Italian ceremony.

Two Deceased Jewish US Servicemen Receive Corrective Star of David Headstone in Honor of Memorial Day

Nearly 80 years after their deaths in WWII, two Jewish-American soldiers—mistakenly buried under crosses in Italy—were finally honored with Star of David grave markers.

SGT. MULLLINAX GLAD HE’S IN “BATTERY,” WITH OLD BUDDIES

SGT. MULLLINAX GLAD HE’S IN “BATTERY,” WITH OLD BUDDIES News Staff Mon, 05/26/2025 - 20:28 In-page image(s) X Body At least four of his buddies of old national guard days are still near enough that he “sees them every day,” Tech Sgt. Orville Mullinax wrote from Anzio Beachhead, Italy March 28.The letter was received today by his sister, Mrs. Ford McCourry, the first word she had had from him in a month.The four mentioned as being “just fine” …

Jewish war hero buried in Italy gets right headstone changed 80 years later – Democratic Accent

February 19, 1945 – American soldiers in the Army’s 10th Mountain Division’s 85th regiment are attempting to break through the Gothic Line and take Italy’s Mount Belvedere, in what proved to be a bloody undertaking. A soldier trips a landmine, wounding Private First Class Del Riley. Over calls to stay back, Riley’s good friend medic Private First Class Frank Kurzinger rushes to their aid. Kurzinger triggers another landmine and dies instantly at…