Description
He joined Texas National Guards in 1940 and after the outbreak of the war he was sent with TNG to camps and later to North Africa. He was missing in action since September 9th, 1943, when he was captured on Sicily and became German Prisoner of War. He was detained in Germany in Stalag Luft 3 Sagan-Silesia Bavaria camp and later moved to Nuremberg-Langwasser. He was liberated in June 1945.
he was awarded Purple Heart Medal.
Links
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94289661/edwin-august-vrana
- https://www.fold3.com/page/85348820-edwin-a-vrana
Photos
Documents
Sources
West News, Vol. 54, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, October 8, 1943, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, October 22, 1943, p. 1
Edwin A. Vrana
Personal information
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 09/17/1919 |
| Date of Death | 07/26/2012 |
| Place of Birth | Fayetteville, Ayette County, TX |
| Place of Death | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Immigration | Grandchild to at least one Czech-born grandparent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | August Vrana and Josie Vrana |
Military information
| Area of War | Africa |
| Rank | Pfc. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Fifth Army, 143rd Infantry, 36th Division; Texas National Guard |
| Missing in action | |
| Prisoner of War | |
| Wounded |