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Wilford C Mesic 1922 - 1944
Wilford C Mesic of Delaware County, New York United States was born on July 7, 1922 in Preble, Cortland County, and died at age 22 years old on October 1, 1944 in Épinal, Vosges County, Grand Est France. Wilford Mesic was buried at Epinal American Cemetery in Epinal, Departement des Vosges County.
Wilford C Mesic
Delaware County, New York United States
July 7, 1922
Preble, Cortland County, New York, United States
October 1, 1944
Épinal, Vosges County, Grand Est, 88000, France
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Wilford C Mesic's History: 1922 - 1944
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Wilford C. Mesic was born to Charles Henry Mesic (1879 - 1956) and Mary L. Knickerbocker (1878 - 1935). His father was born in Michigan, as was his mother. He had two sisters, Margretta May and Josephine L. Mesic and a brother, Carl S. Mesic. He had another sister, Edith, who died as an infant. Wilford Mesic was killed in action in World War II in France on October 1, 1944. Before being stationed in France, he had been in Italy in July of 1944. See Wilford C Mesic: Obituary.
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07/71922July 7, 1922BirthdatePreble, Cortland County, New York United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Wilford was Caucasian and a citizen of the United States. Both of his parents were born in Michigan.
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Until he entered World War II, where he was killed in action in France, Wilford had been a resident of New York.
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Wilford had four years of High School. He attended school at Harpersville and Sidney, graduating from the Sidney Central school in 1941.
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A veteran of the United States Army during World War II, Wilford was killed in action on October 1, 1944, in France. His military record was as follows: Military serial#: 32664288 Enlisted: November 27, 1942 in Utica New York 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
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The military classified Wilford's civilian occupation as "Semiskilled Occupations In Building Of Aircraft, N.e.c." He was employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney before his induction into the United States Army.
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Wilford had never married. He was killed in action during World War II.
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10/11944October 1, 1944Death dateUnknownÉpinal, Vosges County, Grand Est 88000, FranceCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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mm/dd/yyyyFuneral dateEpinal American Cemetery in Epinal, Departement des Vosges County FranceBurial location
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Private First Class Wilford C. Mesic, the son of Charles Mesic of Afton, was killed in action in France on October 1, 1944. He entered service December 4, 1942 , went overseas to Italy in July 1944, and later transferred to France. He attended school at Harpersville and Sidney, graduating from the Sidney Central school in 1941. He was born on July 7, 1922. Private Mesic was employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney before his induction through the Walton board.ADVERTISEMENT BYLooking for more information?
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Mesic, Nelson (Jun 1, 1910 - Jun 1989)
Mesic, Miles (Apr 10, 1930 - Nov 1977)
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Mesic, Carl (Aug 14, 1908 - Dec 1965)
Mesic, Kathleen (Jan 31, 1947 - Feb 26, 2011)
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