Lumir Vasatka worked for Curtis Wright Co. at Buffalo (manufacturers of airplanes) before he joined the army in May 4th, 1942. He is buried at Wilber Czech / Cecho Slovansky Hrbitov/Bohemian National Cemetery, Saline County, NE.
Gender | Man |
Date of Birth | 04/15/1912 |
Date of Death | 04/08/1996 |
Place of Birth | Crete, Saline County, NE |
Place of Death | Crete, Saline County, NE |
Immigration | Grandchild to at least one Czech-born grandparent. |
Could speak Czech | Not identified |
Parents | Edward Charles Vasatka and Elisabeth "Bessie" (Bosack) Vasatka |
Area of War | Other |
Rank | Sgt. |
Branch | Air force |
Detail of Service | ground mechanic, 31st Air Corps Fighter Squadron |