He was one of the first two dead soldiers of Czech descent serving in U.S. Army to die during WWII. He served at USS Pennsylvania at the time of attack on Pearl Harbour. He died during the air strike at the ship which was at the time of the attack in the drydock.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103311096/laddie-john-zacek
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 04/11/1919 |
| Date of Death | 12/07/1941 |
| Place of Birth | Illinois |
| Place of Death | Pearl Harbor, HI |
| Immigration | --- |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | William Laddie Zacek and Frances K. Zacek |
| Area of War | Pacific |
| Rank | Sfc. |
| Branch | Navy |
| Detail of Service | USS Pennsylvania |
| Killed in action |