He entered USAAF in September 1943 and he was in Italy since April 1944.
He was awarder the Air Medal with three Oak Clusters and the Distinguished Unit Badge.
West News, Vol. 54, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, March 31, 1944, p. 8; West News, Vol. 55, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 55, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1944, p. 1
Gender | Man |
Date of Birth | 08/28/1916 |
Date of Death | 10/05/1993 |
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 | Cyril Karlik and Elizabeth (Konvicka) Karlik |
Area of War | Europe |
Rank | T/Sgt. |
Branch | Air force |
Detail of Service | Flying engineer on B-24 Liberator |
Award |