Description
Jerry enlisted to the army on November 25th, 1940, as part of Medical Detachement of Texas National Guard. At first, he was reported Missin in Action on September 19 during Operation Avalanche. This was later changed to Prisoner of War of the Germany. He was detained in Stalag 2B Hammerstein in West Prussia and was liberated in July 1945.
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West News, Vol. 54, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, November 5, 1943, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1943, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1944, p. 8
Jerry Jezek
Personal information
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 12/28/1912 |
| Date of Death | 12/13/1986 |
| Place of Birth | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Place of Death | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Immigration | Born to at least one Czech-born parent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Anton Louis Jezek Sr. and Emilie (Maly) Jezek |
Military information
| Area of War | Africa |
| Rank | Pfc. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Medical Detachment of te Texas National Guard, contingent of 36th Division, Fifth Army |
| Prisoner of War |