Anton entered military service on March 12th, 1943. He received training at Camp Campbell, KY, and then at Fort Bragg, N.C.
He died somewhere in Germany.
Ord Quiz, Vol. 63, No. 10, Thursday, May 31, 1945, p. 1
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 03/30/1923 |
| Date of Death | 04/29/1945 |
| Place of Birth | Valley County, NE |
| Place of Death | Germany, Europe |
| Immigration | Grandchild to at least one Czech-born grandparent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Michael "Mike" Hvezda and Frances (Golf) Hvezda |
| Area of War | Europe |
| Rank | Cpl. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Gunner on tank, 20th Armoured Division under Gen. Patton |
| Killed in action |