Description
He enlisted to the army on October 26th, 1942, in Iowa. First he served in Brazil. Later, he got missing in action on his way to China. Later announced safe - "Parachuted from Plane into jungle, where he lived 2 weeks on berries and fish, later found and fed by the natives and returned to post.
He is buried at Springfield National Cemetery, Springfiels, MO.
Links
- http://grave-records.mooseroots.com/d/f/Edward-Vosicky
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1283957/edward-vosicky
- https://www.fold3.com/page/84617623-edward-vosicky
Photos
Sources
Scrapbook, Dorchester, newspaper clipping
Edward Vosicky
Personal information
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 05/21/1921 |
| Date of Death | 10/22/1999 |
| Place of Birth | Wilber, Saline County, NE |
| Place of Death | --- |
| Immigration | Born to at least one Czech-born parent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Joseph Vosicku and Anna (Kriz) Vosicky |
Military information
| Area of War | Asia |
| Rank | TSgt. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Signal corps; "radio work with the army" |
| Missing in action |