Jirikowic, Edward

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1930, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 7 Nov 1945; Kaukauna Times
• Death Record - Civil: 24 Jan 1986
• Obituary: 26 Jan 1986; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1930

News Mention:
First Lieut. Edward Jirikowic received a citation for gallantry in action in the Philippine islands area in May 4, 1945 and was awarded the Silver Star medal. The citation reads: Lieut. Jirikowic descended a steep rocky slope under intense hostile
machine gun and sniper fire to go to the aid of a wounded soldier. He pulled the casualty to a covered position and administered to his wounds. Lieut. Jirikowic's courageous behavior reflects great credit to himself and the Armed forces of the United States. Jirikowic enlisted October 1940 and was overseas since March 1942 with the company I 32nd division, 127th infantry.

Death Record - Civil:
Edward Jirikowic 20 May 1913 Jan 1986 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wiscon sin

Obituary:
Edward Jirikowic 5/20/1913 1/24/1986 Post Crescent 1/26/1986 F 2

Edward married Blajeski, Blanche Aft 1939. Blanche (daughter of Blajeski, Walter and Kramer, Mary) was born 12 Feb 1921, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Oct 2005, Crivitz, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Wesoloski, Gerald [Group Sheet]