Alexander
(Alex)
Vraciu
Born in East Chicago, Indiana, United States
Son of Alexander Nicholas Vraciu
and Marie (Tincu) Vraciu
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Kathryn Louise (Horn) Vraciu
— married
24 Aug 1944 in Lake, Indiana, USA
[children unknown]
Died
at age 96
in West Sacramento, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Feb 2015
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Biography
Alex Vraciu is Notable.
His father, Alexander, was a police officer; his mother, the former Marie Tincu.
Sources
- http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/us/alex-vraciu-indestructible-ace-of-world-war-ii-dies-at-96.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
- Wikipedia:Alexander_Vraciu
- His biography "Fighter Pilot: The World War II Career of Alex Vraciu" (written by Ray E. Boomhower) was published in 2010. https://www.amazon.com/Fighter-Pilot-World-Career-Vraciu/dp/0871952823
- Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #142014739 (accessed 28 October 2022)
Memorial page for Alexander Vraciu Famous memorial (2 Nov 1918-29 Jan 2015), citing Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
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