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Mike Gnius 1918 - 1944

Mike Gnius was born on March 10, 1918 in Regina, SK to Sam Gnius, and had siblings Jean Gnius, Mary Serban, and Walter Gnius. Mike Gnius died at age 25 years old on January 20, 1944, and was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery 2. M. 13. in Canada.

Mike Gnius
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  • Introduction

    I never met him. I was born 13 yrs after his death. I have recently been given information by my Niece, Teresa Kindrachuk. Mike was an uncle I never met, but know that he was a courageous man, sacrificing his life for his country so that we are able to live a free and secure life. Love you Uncle Mike. Susan Pidlisny (Gnius)
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Ukrainian/Canadian

  • Nationality & Locations

    Canada

  • Military Service

    Service number: j/26616 Rank: Flying Officer Regiment: Royal Canadian Air Force Unit/ship/squadron: 434 Sqdn.
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    January 20, 1944
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    Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery 2. M. 13. in Canada
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In 1918, in the year that Mike Gnius was born, on November 11th, an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, ending the fighting on the Western Front in World War I. This meant a complete defeat of Germany although Germany never formally surrendered. It took another six months of negotiations to sign an actual peace treaty between the warring parties.
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In 1923, at the age of only 5 years old, Mike was alive when on November 8th and 9th, Adolf Hitler and his followers (the early Nazi party) staged the "Beer Hall Putsch" in Munich in an attempt to take over Bavaria (a state in Germany). They failed. Hitler was charged with treason and convicted, receiving a sentence of 5 years. He served under 1 year in jail.
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