Description
He enlisted on 23rd January 1941, went through training in Camp Bowie and was sent to Africa in April 1943. He was present during Operation Avalanche in Salerno and then fought in the Battle of Rapido River. He was injured on 3rd February 1944 during the Battle of Monte Cassino and received the Purple Heart Medal.
Links
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44516972/louis-joseph-gajdosik
- https://www.fold3.com/page/619814122-louis-gajdosik-1916
Photos
Documents
Sources
Cechoslovak and West Newspaper, 10th April, 28th July and 18th August 1944; West News, Vol. 54, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, March 3, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 194
Louis Joseph Gajdosik
Personal information
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 10/22/1916 |
| Date of Death | 02/27/1997 |
| Place of Birth | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Place of Death | Temple, Bell County, TX |
| Immigration | Born to at least one Czech-born parent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Karel "Charlei" Gajdosik and Jenovefa "Janie" Gajdosik |
Military information
| Area of War | Europe |
| Rank | Pfc. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | West Medical Squad, 36th Infantry Division |
| Wounded | |
| Award |