Staff Sergeant Allen A. Adamcik*, U.S. Army [December 27, 1919 – August 2, 1944] was born to Jindrich (Henry) Adamcik [January 8, 1898 – October 12, 1930] and Matilda (Steffek) Adamcik [September 21, 1900 – May 5, 1960] at Weimer, Colorado County, Texas.  He was serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division when he was Killed in Action in France, and was interred at Normandy American Cemetery, St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France, Plot J, Row 7, Grave 4.  Survivors include:  his Mother Matilda, brother Alvin and sister Alma all living at Midfield.  SSGT Adamcik was the first WWII casualty from the Midfield area.

*SSGT Adamcik’s name was erroneously spelled on the Matagorda County War Memorial. 

SGT. A. ADAMCIK KILLED IN ACTION FRANCE AUGUST 2

Word was received August 26 by Mrs. Mathilda Macha, from the War Department, advising her that her son, Staff Sergeant Allen Adamcik, 24, was killed in action in France, Aug. 2.

Young Adamcik volunteered in the army in January, 1941. He started his basic training in Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and later was transferred to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. In August, 1943, he spent his last furlough here in the county with friends and relatives. September 7, 1943, he was sent across to Ireland. From there he was sent to England to await the invasion day in which he participated.

Mrs. Macha had previously received word that her son had been slightly wounded June 18, in France. Following his injury he spent several days in a hospital. Recuperating he returned to battle where he fought and gave his life for his country.

Born and raised in Matagorda County, Allen Adamcik spent his young life, prior to his enlistment, on his mother’s farm, southwest of Midfield. A pleasant personality and friendly spirit gained for him scores of friends, and these together with the rest of the people of the county, mourn the loss of this young man who gave his life that others may better enjoy life.

Allen Adamcik was the first war casualty from the Midfield section.

Besides his mother he is survived by one brother, Alvin and one sister, Alma, both at home with Mrs. Adamcik.

The Daily Tribune, September 6, 1944
 

Local Lady's Sister Dies in El Campo

Mrs. Mathilda Adamcik Macha of Midfield, sister of Mrs. Vlasta Marek of LaGrange, passed away Wednesday night in an El Campo hospital following a stroke suffered earlier in the day. She was 59.

Mrs. Macha was brought to the Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar, where funeral arrangements are pending. Burial will be in Holman.

Survivors are her husband, Adolph Macha; mother, Mrs. Johanna Steffek of El Campo; daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Kubala of Bozier, La.; son, Alvin Adamcik of Needville; five sisters, Mrs. Marek, Mrs. John Osina of Holman, Mrs. Robert Barta of Needville, Mrs. Elsie Kubesch of Weimar and Miss Lillie Steffek of El Campo; one brother, Edward Steffek of El Campo; and five grandchildren.

Fayette County Record, Friday, May 6, 1960

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Henry Adamcik Accidentally Shoots Self

Henry Adamcik accidentally shot himself last Friday. Some dogs were after his turkeys, he shot at one, then got in his car and pulled his gun in to shoot at another that was killing a gobbler, as he pulled the gun into the car it discharged, the shot entering the calf of his leg and above his knee. He was carried to the LaGrange Hospital and the leg removed near the hip. He lived until 10:30 Sunday morning when he passed away.

Deceased was 31 years of age. He resided on the old family homestead at Holman where he had lived since he was six years of age.

Mr. Adamcik was a member of the K. of C., in which organization he also had two thousand dollars life insurance. He was a good honest, high class gentleman. His untimely death is sincerely regretted by everyone.

The remains were laid to rest in the Holman cemetery Tuesday morning at 9:30. Father Raska officiated.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Allen, aged eleven, Elvin, aged eight and one daughter, Alma, aged five. He is also survived by his father’s two brothers, Otto and Jerry and one sister, Mary of Victoria; one brother, George of Dallas, one brother, Bob, of Schulenburg, and Emil of California; and a sister, Mrs. Hluchanek of Weimer, and Mrs. Gus Petrash, another sister, resides in LaGrange. To them the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy in their great sorrow.—Schulenburg Sticker

Hallettsville Semi-Weekly New Era-Herald, October 21, 1930

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Pictures courtesy of Mrs. Alma Kubala.

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