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DELIJA, John Charles - Date of
birth
16 August 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio -
Hometown
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36839778 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
301st Infantry Regiment,
94th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
22 February 1945 - Place of
death
Serrig, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 4 | 50 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Peter Delija (father)
Louise (Herman) Delija (mother)
Carl Delija (brother)
Mary Louise Delija (sister)
More information
Pfc John C. Delija graduated from West Allis High School and was employed by the Kearney-Trecker Corp before he enlisted on 17 January 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census, http://www.94thinfdiv.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Luxembourg American Cemetery, Milwaukee Journal - 28 March 1945