S/Sgt. James R. MartinBorn: 1 December 1918 – Bellaire, OhioParents: Claytus D. & Lulu MartinSiblings: 2 brothersHome: 3175 Trumbull Street – Belmont, OhioOccupation: Newspaper CollectionsEnlisted:–
PFC Thomas H. Samek was born on June 16, 1922, to Frank Samek and Martha M. Koepp-Samek. He was the second of two sons born
Very little is known about Pvt. Nick Kaplar. What is known is that he was born on May 29, 1915, to Mrs. Cecelia Kohnial in
Pvt. Raymond H. SchlettererBorn: 4 September 1913 – New YorkFather: Raymond J. & Elizabeth SchlettererSiblings: 2 sistersHometown: West Branch, PennsylvaniaInducted: 20 January 1941 – Buffalo,
PFC Steve George Gados Jr. was the son of Steve G. Gados Sr. and Louise Gados. He was born on August 19, 1918, in Chicago
Pvt. James Maxie Bryant was born on September 25, 1920, in Inman, South Carolina, to William Bryant & Alma Bridges-Bryant. He was one of the
Cpl. Alpheus Ward Brown Born: 23 August 1919 – Orleans, Iowa Parents: William H. Brown & Lois O. Edwards-Brown Siblings: 3 sisters, 2 brothers –
Pvt. Robert Edward Boehm was born on November 25, 1921, to Edward H. Boehm & Margaret Mary Tilton-Boehm, and was the couple’s only child. He
Pvt. Joe Daniel BlairBorn: 14 October 1916 – Stone County, MissouriParents: Andrew J. Blair & Lennie L. Kirkendall-BlairSiblings: 2 sisters, 7 brothersHometown: Washington Township, Stone
S/Sgt. Winfred Horace AdairBorn: 22 February 1917 – Vanderburgh County, IndianaParents: Arthur E. Adair & Lulu Mays-AdairSiblings: 2 sisters, 1 brother– when he was a
S/Sgt. Richard C. Armato was the son of Italian immigrants and was born on January 15, 1912, to Antonia Gigante-Armato and Dominick Armato. He grew
Pvt. Andrew Joseph Aquila was born on May 31, 1918, in what was called “Little Italy” in Cleveland, Ohio. Andy was drafted into the army