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JAMES PETRIK 1944 8 Martin BENNETT Our Lady Of Sacred Heart
SD PFC 34 INF WW 11
James Petrik was an American Patriot who served during World War II, and lost his life in action while serving in the Philippines on Leyte Island. Three of James brothers also served in WWII.
Info from 1981 Bennett Co. History Book
from Fallen Sons and Daughtrs of South Dakota
In Memory of
Army Private First Class
James Petrik
Patricia, South Dakota
Bennett County
January 13, 1920 – October 20, 1944
Killed in Action in the South Pacific
James Petrik was born January 13, 1920, at Geddes, South Dakota to John (who was born in South Dakota) and Mary Petrik (who was born in Czechoslovakia)/ He was the eighth of twelve children. He had six brothers: Edward, Chub, Joe, John, Paul, and Leonard, who preceded James in death. He also had five sisters: Mary, Josephine, Elsie, Helen, and Betty.
James worked on the farm near Patricia, where he had moved with his family in 1931.
James is remembered by his family as a kind, hard-working, young man. The Petrik family "were very musical and played for many dances, especially at Long Valley, South Dakota, for a lot of house parties."
James Petrik entered the service on March 7, 1942, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was sent overseas in May of 1943. On October 20, 1944, Pfc. James Petrik was killed in action at Leyte Island in the Philippines. He was killed while running ashore from a landing boat to Leyte Island.
This entry was respectfully submitted by Joey Bechtold, White River Middle School, 8th Grade. Information for this entry was provided by Dorothy Petrik, Martin, sister-in-law, an application for a SD veteran’s bonus payment, and the Rapid City Journal, 11/24/44 issue.
James Petrik's Sibling Group Based on the 1930 US CENSUS
Note: All the children of John and Mary Petrik were born in South Dakota.
Edward E Petrik (age 21)
Adolph Petrik (age 19)
Joseph Petrik (age 16)
Josephine Petrik (age 16)
Elsie Petrik (age 14)
Helen Petrik (age 12)
James Petrik (age 10)
John Petrik (age 7)
Paul Petrik (age 5)
Betty J Petrik (age 3)
Leonard Petrik (age 0)
The Petrik family enjoys a rich history with deep roots in the Dakotas. For anyone searching, the following title is a worthwhile resource. It does not cover all branches of the Petrik family tree, but it is extensive.
Roots in Czechoslovakia and Dakota: Koreni v Cechach i v Dakote : the Petrik, Souhrada, Oanka, Kocer, Pesa, Vavruska, Matonaha-Kalda, Rehurek, Gregor Families – January 1, 1998by Vernon F Petrik (Author)
https://apps.sd.gov/dt58cemetery/
JAMES PETRIK 1944 8 Martin BENNETT Our Lady Of Sacred Heart
SD PFC 34 INF WW 11
James Petrik was an American Patriot who served during World War II, and lost his life in action while serving in the Philippines on Leyte Island. Three of James brothers also served in WWII.
Info from 1981 Bennett Co. History Book
from Fallen Sons and Daughtrs of South Dakota
In Memory of
Army Private First Class
James Petrik
Patricia, South Dakota
Bennett County
January 13, 1920 – October 20, 1944
Killed in Action in the South Pacific
James Petrik was born January 13, 1920, at Geddes, South Dakota to John (who was born in South Dakota) and Mary Petrik (who was born in Czechoslovakia)/ He was the eighth of twelve children. He had six brothers: Edward, Chub, Joe, John, Paul, and Leonard, who preceded James in death. He also had five sisters: Mary, Josephine, Elsie, Helen, and Betty.
James worked on the farm near Patricia, where he had moved with his family in 1931.
James is remembered by his family as a kind, hard-working, young man. The Petrik family "were very musical and played for many dances, especially at Long Valley, South Dakota, for a lot of house parties."
James Petrik entered the service on March 7, 1942, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was sent overseas in May of 1943. On October 20, 1944, Pfc. James Petrik was killed in action at Leyte Island in the Philippines. He was killed while running ashore from a landing boat to Leyte Island.
This entry was respectfully submitted by Joey Bechtold, White River Middle School, 8th Grade. Information for this entry was provided by Dorothy Petrik, Martin, sister-in-law, an application for a SD veteran’s bonus payment, and the Rapid City Journal, 11/24/44 issue.
James Petrik's Sibling Group Based on the 1930 US CENSUS
Note: All the children of John and Mary Petrik were born in South Dakota.
Edward E Petrik (age 21)
Adolph Petrik (age 19)
Joseph Petrik (age 16)
Josephine Petrik (age 16)
Elsie Petrik (age 14)
Helen Petrik (age 12)
James Petrik (age 10)
John Petrik (age 7)
Paul Petrik (age 5)
Betty J Petrik (age 3)
Leonard Petrik (age 0)
The Petrik family enjoys a rich history with deep roots in the Dakotas. For anyone searching, the following title is a worthwhile resource. It does not cover all branches of the Petrik family tree, but it is extensive.
Roots in Czechoslovakia and Dakota: Koreni v Cechach i v Dakote : the Petrik, Souhrada, Oanka, Kocer, Pesa, Vavruska, Matonaha-Kalda, Rehurek, Gregor Families – January 1, 1998by Vernon F Petrik (Author)
South Dakota State Historical Society Cemetery Records Search
https://apps.sd.gov/dt58cemetery/
JAMES PETRIK 1944 8 Martin BENNETT Our Lady Of Sacred Heart
SD PFC 34 INF WW 11
James Petrik was an American Patriot who served during World War II, and lost his life in action while serving in the Philippines on Leyte Island. Three of James brothers also served in WWII.
Info from 1981 Bennett Co. History Book
from Fallen Sons and Daughtrs of South Dakota
In Memory of
Army Private First Class
James Petrik
Patricia, South Dakota
Bennett County
January 13, 1920 – October 20, 1944
Killed in Action in the South Pacific
James Petrik was born January 13, 1920, at Geddes, South Dakota to John (who was born in South Dakota) and Mary Petrik (who was born in Czechoslovakia)/ He was the eighth of twelve children. He had six brothers: Edward, Chub, Joe, John, Paul, and Leonard, who preceded James in death. He also had five sisters: Mary, Josephine, Elsie, Helen, and Betty.
James worked on the farm near Patricia, where he had moved with his family in 1931.
James is remembered by his family as a kind, hard-working, young man. The Petrik family "were very musical and played for many dances, especially at Long Valley, South Dakota, for a lot of house parties."
James Petrik entered the service on March 7, 1942, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was sent overseas in May of 1943. On October 20, 1944, Pfc. James Petrik was killed in action at Leyte Island in the Philippines. He was killed while running ashore from a landing boat to Leyte Island.
This entry was respectfully submitted by Joey Bechtold, White River Middle School, 8th Grade. Information for this entry was provided by Dorothy Petrik, Martin, sister-in-law, an application for a SD veteran’s bonus payment, and the Rapid City Journal, 11/24/44 issue.
James Petrik's Sibling Group Based on the 1930 US CENSUS
Note: All the children of John and Mary Petrik were born in South Dakota.
Edward E Petrik (age 21)
Adolph Petrik (age 19)
Joseph Petrik (age 16)
Josephine Petrik (age 16)
Elsie Petrik (age 14)
Helen Petrik (age 12)
James Petrik (age 10)
John Petrik (age 7)
Paul Petrik (age 5)
Betty J Petrik (age 3)
Leonard Petrik (age 0)
The Petrik family enjoys a rich history with deep roots in the Dakotas. For anyone searching, the following title is a worthwhile resource. It does not cover all branches of the Petrik family tree, but it is extensive.
Roots in Czechoslovakia and Dakota: Koreni v Cechach i v Dakote : the Petrik, Souhrada, Oanka, Kocer, Pesa, Vavruska, Matonaha-Kalda, Rehurek, Gregor Families – January 1, 1998by Vernon F Petrik (Author)
https://apps.sd.gov/dt58cemetery/
JAMES PETRIK 1944 8 Martin BENNETT Our Lady Of Sacred Heart
SD PFC 34 INF WW 11
James Petrik was an American Patriot who served during World War II, and lost his life in action while serving in the Philippines on Leyte Island. Three of James brothers also served in WWII.
Info from 1981 Bennett Co. History Book
from Fallen Sons and Daughtrs of South Dakota
In Memory of
Army Private First Class
James Petrik
Patricia, South Dakota
Bennett County
January 13, 1920 – October 20, 1944
Killed in Action in the South Pacific
James Petrik was born January 13, 1920, at Geddes, South Dakota to John (who was born in South Dakota) and Mary Petrik (who was born in Czechoslovakia)/ He was the eighth of twelve children. He had six brothers: Edward, Chub, Joe, John, Paul, and Leonard, who preceded James in death. He also had five sisters: Mary, Josephine, Elsie, Helen, and Betty.
James worked on the farm near Patricia, where he had moved with his family in 1931.
James is remembered by his family as a kind, hard-working, young man. The Petrik family "were very musical and played for many dances, especially at Long Valley, South Dakota, for a lot of house parties."
James Petrik entered the service on March 7, 1942, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was sent overseas in May of 1943. On October 20, 1944, Pfc. James Petrik was killed in action at Leyte Island in the Philippines. He was killed while running ashore from a landing boat to Leyte Island.
This entry was respectfully submitted by Joey Bechtold, White River Middle School, 8th Grade. Information for this entry was provided by Dorothy Petrik, Martin, sister-in-law, an application for a SD veteran’s bonus payment, and the Rapid City Journal, 11/24/44 issue.
James Petrik's Sibling Group Based on the 1930 US CENSUS
Note: All the children of John and Mary Petrik were born in South Dakota.
Edward E Petrik (age 21)
Adolph Petrik (age 19)
Joseph Petrik (age 16)
Josephine Petrik (age 16)
Elsie Petrik (age 14)
Helen Petrik (age 12)
James Petrik (age 10)
John Petrik (age 7)
Paul Petrik (age 5)
Betty J Petrik (age 3)
Leonard Petrik (age 0)
The Petrik family enjoys a rich history with deep roots in the Dakotas. For anyone searching, the following title is a worthwhile resource. It does not cover all branches of the Petrik family tree, but it is extensive.
Roots in Czechoslovakia and Dakota: Koreni v Cechach i v Dakote : the Petrik, Souhrada, Oanka, Kocer, Pesa, Vavruska, Matonaha-Kalda, Rehurek, Gregor Families – January 1, 1998by Vernon F Petrik (Author)
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JAMES PETRIK
SOUTH DAKOTA
PFC 34 INF
WORLD WAR II
JAN 13, 1920 - OCT 20, 1944
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