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BAJULA, John Raymond - Date of
birth
8 August 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota -
Hometown
Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37032713 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
33rd Armored Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
12 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 11 | 14 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Charles F. Bajula (father)
Naimi G. (Bakkila) Bajula (mother)
Armenda C. Bajula (brother)
Paul D. Bajula (brother)
Leonard F. Bajula (brother)
Ardella Bajula (sister)
Vesta (Southwick) Bajula (wife)
More information
At first, Pvt. John R. Bajula returned to his home due to legislation relieving selectees who are over 28 years of age. Pvt. Bajula was one of the first to leave Camp Polk, La. after serving for four months.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree, www.newspaperarchive.com - Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Nancy Bajula Erickson - Niece