He joined the U.S. Army in January 1942 in Houston, TX. he received the Distinguined Flzing Cross in 1944, and also held Army Commendation Medal with two silver Oak Leaf Clusters (Eleventh Award). He wa part of the air strike on St. Omer in France.
He died in Houston, TX, and was buried in New Taiton, TX.
He was married to Julia (Rucka) Bartek, and worked as a carpenter later in his life.
Svoboda newspaper, 17th August 1944
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 08/13/1916 |
| Date of Death | 02/19/1980 |
| Place of Birth | El Campo, TX |
| Place of Death | Houston, TX |
| Immigration | --- |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Frank J. Bartek and Esther A. (Blaha) Bartek |
| Area of War | Europe |
| Rank | Ssg. |
| Branch | Air force |
| Detail of Service | 9th Air Force Allied Expeditionary Air Force, Mechanic gunner on Marauder B-26 |