Frank Cardello NMI

Pvt Frank Cardello, NMI was killed in action on 18 June 1944, serving with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment. On 18 June 1944, the 3rd Battalion, 18th Infantry was held in regimental reserve in the vicinity of Beziers, according to the regiment's summary covering the period of 13-30 June. No specific account of the battalion's activities on this exact date survives beyond this general placement, but being in reserve typically meant the men remained ready to move forward and support the regiment's other battalions should the need arise, while also using the time to rest, resupply, and maintain equipment. Pvt Cardello was killed in action that day; the report does not specify the individual circumstances.