07-15-2009, 08:37 PM
I have some preliminary research findings for you Greg. First is the correct name spelling as found in the record searchs on the ABMC & WWII Memorial websites, the name is VAN DE MOORTEL, second is his Service Number: 6092682.
G. C. Van De Moortel
Seaman, Second Class, U.S. Navy
Service # 6092682
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: New York
Died: 15-Aug-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 1 Grave 19
Rhone American Cemetery
Draguignan, France
Awards: Purple Heart
An ARC search for New York casualties at
State Summary of War Casualties from World War II for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Personnel :
http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ww2/navy-casualties/
VAN DE MOORTEL, Gordon Charles; Seaman 2c, USN,
Parents, Mr. and Mrs Jacob Van De Moortel, 33 Wadsworth St., Geneva.
Time to pack it in for tonight, we`ll see what tomorow brings.