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Description

Frank Mateja grew up in Dorchester, entered the military service in June, 1942. He graudated from the Commando School at Camp Roberts and attended the Paratrooper School.

His overseas duty began in October, 1943. He was awarded Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

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Portrait

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Scrapbook, Dorchester, newspaper clipping

Frank Mateja

Personal information

Gender Man
Date of Birth 1921
Date of Death 01/06/1944
Place of Birth Dorchester, Nebraska
Place of Death Italy
Immigration Born to at least one Czech-born parent.
Could speak Czech Not identified
Parents Frank Mateja and Agnes Ann (Vlasak) Mateja

Military information

Area of War Europe
Rank Tec4
Branch Army
Detail of Service 3rd Special Service Regiment
Killed in action
Award