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ILIC, Rudy John - Date of
birth
4 June 1913 -
Age
31 -
Place of birth
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36885613 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
Civil Affairs Division
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Awards
unknown
Death
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Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
21 March 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 31 | 11 |
Immediate family
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Members
Rudy Ilic (father)
Tessa Ilic (mother)
Marion L. (Swan) Ilic (wife)
More information
Cpl. Rudy J. Ilic worked for Oldsmobile and had been a resourceful and dynamic member of the U.A.W-C.I.O. since 1936. In 1937 he was elected chief steward at the Olds Motor Works in Lansing. He became a member of the bargaining committee in 1938, and in 1939 was elected chairman of the plant committee. As an International representative for region 1D in 1941 and as staff member of the Union's GM Department from 1942 until he enlisted in November of 1943. Ilic did outstanding work for the membership of the UAW. Prior to his induction, Ilic refused an opportunity for deferment which the International had requested.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, WWII Draft Card, www.newspapers.com - United Automobile Worker - 1 May 1945
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.newspapers.com - United Automobile Worker - 1 May 1945