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John Lela 1917 - 2001

John Lela of Darien, Du Page County, IL was born on December 21, 1917, and died at age 83 years old on March 8, 2001. John Lela was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section C1-9 Row A Site 10 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood.

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Darien, Du Page County, IL 60561
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December 21, 1917
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  • 12/21
    1917

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    December 21, 1917
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Cook County, Illinois United States

  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 4 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 36007224 Enlisted: March 4, 1941 in Chicago Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)

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    Janitors And Sextons
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    March 8, 2001
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    Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section C1-9 Row A Site 10 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il 60421
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In 1917, in the year that John Lela was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1945, by the time he was 28 years old, on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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Lela, Vicky (Jan 2, 1956 - Dec 29, 2003) Lela, John (May 24, 1913 - Feb 4, 1988) Lela, James (Aug 4, 1933 - Dec 13, 1987) Lela, Linda (Jun 13, 1950 - May 16, 2002) Lela, Elino (May 2, 1892 - Dec 1968)
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