Oscar Waino Pylka (Pylkka), None
| conflict: | World War II |
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| branch: | Army |
| rank: | Private |
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| location: | Rank: PFC (Private First Class). 44th Evac Hospital, Rhineland and Central Europe. |
| enlistment date: | Aug. 6, 1942 |
| place enlisted: | Fort Snelling, MN |
| discharge date: | Oct. 7, 1945 |
| place discharged: | Camp McCoy, WI |
| decorations: |
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1941-1946) Good Conduct Medal (U. S. Armed Forces) Overseas Service Bar(s) Service Star(s) World War II Victory Medal (1941-1946) |
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| history: | |
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| references: | (1) Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project (2004?), p. 259. (2) Embarrass Victory Aides Newsletter Collection. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | July 11, 1903 |
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| birth place: | |
| home town: | Embarrass, MN |
| date of death: | Jan. 9, 1982 |
| father: | John Pylka |
| mother: | Elizabeth Pylka |
| siblings: | Sadie Wilbert Leonard Clarence |
| school: | None |
Last update: 10/18/2016