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PFC Alvin J. Skalicky

Birth	:	11 Jun 1923 Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 1945 Germany
Burial	:	Bohemian National Cemetery, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6178017, -98.1483002
Description	:	PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, CO. C, 52nd ARM D. INF BN WWII Pfc. Alvin J. Skalicky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skalicky, was born in the Venus community, June 11, 1923 and died in the service of his county, March 14, 1945 at the age of 21 years, 9 months and 2 days. He grew up in near Venus and attended rural school Dist. #26 and Verdigre High School for two years. Prior to his induction into the Army, he was engaged in farming with his father. He was called to service, June 21, 1944, inducted into the Army at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. From... Read More	PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, CO. C, 52nd ARM D. INF BN WWII Pfc. Alvin J. Skalicky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skalicky, was born in the Venus community, June 11, 1923 and died in the service of his county, March 14, 1945 at the age of 21 years, 9 months and 2 days. He grew up in near Venus and attended rural school Dist. #26 and Verdigre High School for two years. Prior to his induction into the Army, he was engaged in farming with his father. He was called to service, June 21, 1944, inducted into the Army at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. From there he was transferred to Fort McAllan, Ala., where he received his basic training. From Ft. Meade, Md. he was transferred overseas, Dec. 3, 1944. He arrived in England, Dec. 20, 1944. Shortly afterwards, he was transferred to Metz, France. Later, he entered the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge. From there he crossed into Germany, participating in the crossing of the Rhine River. Alvin was killed in the vicinity of Orsberg, Germany, March 14, 1945. He was a member of Company C, 52nd armored infancy battalion, 9th armored division. Surviving are his parents and one brother, Raymond, of Verdigre. While the remains were borne from the Sandoz Morturary to the hall, members of the American Legion post marched in military formation, the color guard leading, the pallbearers to the side of the hearse and a large body of Legionnaires in the rear. After the services in the hall, the funeral cortege went to Jelen Cemetery for committal services. A firing squad of eight rifles gave a farewell salute. Taps were sounded by Max Randa. His remains were brought home almost two years after his death. ...The Verdigre Eagle 18 Dec 1947 (Thanks goes to Gayle Neuhaus for this obituary!)

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Where is PFC Alvin J. Skalicky's memorial?
PFC Alvin J. Skalicky's memorial is located at: Bohemian National Cemetery, Knox County, USA.
When did PFC Alvin J. Skalicky death?
PFC Alvin J. Skalicky death on 14 Mar 1945 in Germany
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Latitude: 42.6178017
Longitude: -98.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph J. Skalicky

(1894 - 1979)

Emma E. Frank Skalicky

(1904 - 1966)

Siblings

Raymond E. Skalicky

(1925 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bohemian National Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6178017, -98.1483002

2. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5678900, -98.1491800

3. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6837500, -98.1619500

4. Kurka Family Cemetery
Dukesville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6918000, -98.1374000

5. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

6. Ruth Cemetery
Knoxville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6256000, -98.2597500

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

8. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

9. Ponka Tribal Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7122700, -98.0830000

10. Riverview Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7322006, -98.1619034

11. Ponca Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7428000, -98.1621000

12. National Cemetery
Pishelville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7190000, -98.2500000

13. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991

14. Mormon Monument
Ponca, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443000, -98.0632500

15. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

16. Star Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6408005, -98.3435974

17. Dorsey Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6755981, -98.3339005

18. L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7458000, -98.0231018

19. Hope-Enterprise Cemetery
Venus, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4580994, -98.2294006

20. Olcott Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4668999, -98.0335999

21. Winnetoon Cemetery
Winnetoon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5097198, -97.9550018

22. Morsett Cemetery
Royal, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4349800, -98.1416300

23. Ponca Valley Cemetery
Verdel, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8135000, -98.1990000

24. Bazile Creek Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7377500, -97.9311500