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John P Sokerka 1921 - 1988

John P Sokerka of Passaic, Passaic County, NJ was born on August 10, 1921, and died at age 66 years old on January 12, 1988.

John P Sokerka
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Passaic, Passaic County, NJ 07055
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August 10, 1921
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January 12, 1988
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  • 08/10
    1921

    Birthday

    August 10, 1921
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Passaic County, New Jersey United States

  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32593029 Enlisted: November 21, 1942 in Newark New Jersey Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 01/12
    1988

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    January 12, 1988
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In 1921, in the year that John P Sokerka was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1945, at the age of 24 years old, John was alive when 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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Sokerka, Anne (Mar 21, 1926 - Mar 13, 2007) Sokerka, Benjamin (Nov 22, 1927 - Dec 31, 1995) Sokerka, Mary (Jun 17, 1894 - Jul 1969) Sokerka, Mary (Nov 28, 1896 - Jan 1970) Sokerka, Emily (Sep 12, 1925 - May 27, 2004) Sokerka, Andrew (Sep 7, 1915 - Jun 1968) Sokerka, John (Dec 30, 1948 - May 22, 1990) Sokerka, Helen (Mar 28, 1924 - Dec 12, 2001)
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