Fred Frank Elias

Jody Hane2022-10-24T11:55:54-05:00

Name: Fred Frank Elias
Location of Birth: Virginia, Minnesota
Date of Birth: May 3, 1914
Date of Death: January 12, 1987 (72 years old)
Parents: John Elias and Barbara (Houdak) Elias
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Branch: Army
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Date Sworn In: September 16, 1940 (Registration Date)
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Information from World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:
Name: Fred Frank Elias
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: May 3, 1914
Birth Place: Virginia, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Virginia, St. Louis, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: September 16, 1940
Registration Place: Virginia, St. Louis, Minnesota, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5' 7"
Next of Kin: John Elias
Household Members: Fred Frank Elias
Relationship: Self (Head)

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Fred resided in Virginia, Minnesota where he resided until he was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. Upon his return to civilian life, he managed apartment complexes in Chicago, Illinois until his retirement.

Fred is survived by a daughter, Mary Elias; a sister, Mrs. John (Anna) Dasovich; and two brothers, Frank and John.

Upon retirement in 1979, Fred resided in the Trout Lake area and Warba in Itasca County for two years.

Fred passed away from surgical complications in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He is buried in All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Des Plaines, Illinois. There is no grave photo. (Grave 7, Lot 52, Block 15, Section 41)

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