Paul Pavelka
1890–1917 (age 27)
Biography
Paul Pavelka was an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy who served his country during World War I. His naval service represented the commitment of ordinary men to their nation during the global conflict.
Pavelka died in 1917 while serving in Thessaloniki, Greece, far from his homeland. His sacrifice, along with countless others, contributed to the broader Allied effort during the Great War.