[Avery Jacobek Memorial Collection] 1943-1947

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[Avery Jacobek Memorial Collection] 1943-1947

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The Avery Jacobek Memorial Collection consists of mostly World War II memorabilia, including hundreds of letters, photographs, postcards, official government documents, personal effects, and more. The items belonged to Avery "Bud" Jacobek of Illinois, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an infantry medic.

1.5 linear feet

Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Pritzker Military Library

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Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Pritzker Military Library

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University Study Center (Florence, Italy).

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 109th

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Jacobek, Avery. 1924-2009.

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Jacobek, Avery.

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Avery "Bud" Jacobek was born in Forest Park, Illinois on March 15th, 1924. He was one of three sons born to Myra and Arthur Jacobek. Avery served as an infantry medic in World War II. His time overseas took him to parts of Italy, including Florence, where he studied architecture. Upon his return home, he built a career in architectural contracting, retiring in 1990. He married Suzanne LaPour in 1969, and they settled in Western Springs, Illinois. They had two children, Jill Suzanne and Lee Avery...