Son of Petra and Steve Pulos. Died in France during WWII.
Cemetery records lists him as a veteran.
First War Dead Returns Home
The body of Pfc. Peter J. Pulos, who was killed in action in the European Theatre, August 23, 1944 in France, will arrive in Mojave today, November 4th on Train No. 58.
The remains will lie in state at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pulos, 906 I street, Thursday and Friday.
Rosary will be said Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary's of the Desert Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday morning with interment in the Mojave Cemetery. The O'Donnel Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pulos, was born February 4, 1922 at Woodford, Calif. When he was two years old his parents moved to Mojave and they have lived in the same place all these years.
Peter was a gentle boy, always smiling and was popular with his school mates. He graduated from the Mojave Grammar School and the Antelope Valley Union High School in Lancaster.
He responded gladly and willingly when called upon to defend his country. It was not long until he was sent overseas and on August 23, 1944, entered into eternal rest.
His mother, a smile on her lips but with tears shining behind dark lashes, says, "I am grateful that my boy has come home to rest. I know he lies in peace."
Transcribers Note: I am assuming this is from the local Mojave Desert News. Obit is undated and does not state which paper.
Peter Pulos Laid To Rest
Saturday morning, Peter Pulos returned war dead, was laid to rest with fitting honors in the Mojave Cemetery.
Services were held at the Catholic Church with Father Farrell reading Solemn High Mass.
Graveside services were under the direction of Charles Wilson, Commander V.F.W. Post, assisted by the American Legion and Auxiliary.
Pall bearers were school friend of the boy. They were as follows; Apple Cappello, Fred Riccomini, Louis Flores, Frank D. Valdivia, and Joe Galvin.
Military honors were escorts from Oakland, Jack C. Dorsey, the firing squad from Muroc and bugler, Mitchell Bridges.
The merchants closed their stores from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Transcribers Note: Clipping is from the Mojave Record.
1930 United States Federal Census Record
about Peter Pulos
Name: Peter Pulos
Age: 8
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Relation to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Steve Pulos
Mother's Name: Pedra Pulos
Home in 1930: Tehachapi, Kern, California
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
about Peter J Pulos
Name: Peter J Pulos
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1922
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Silva
Birth County: Kern
Peter Pulos
in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Pulos
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Tehachapi, Kern, California
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: E. H Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 223
Dwelling Number: 41
Family Number: 42
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Greece
Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Steve Pulos 38
Pedra Pulos 27
Paul Pulos 9
Peter Pulos 8
George Pulos 4
Mary Pulos 6
Christ Pulos 2
Peter Pulos
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Pulos
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sh, Kern, California
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 10A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Steve Pulos 48
Petra Pulos 38
Pablo Pulos 19
Peter Pulos 18
Mary Pulos 16
George Pulos 14
Christ Pulos 12
Elise Pulos 9
James Pulos 7
Susan Pulos 5
David Pulos 3
Peter J Pulos
in the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Peter J Pulos
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: California
State of Residence: California
County or City: Kern
Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Fresno
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Baggage porters
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 73
Weight: 175
Son of Petra and Steve Pulos. Died in France during WWII.
Cemetery records lists him as a veteran.
First War Dead Returns Home
The body of Pfc. Peter J. Pulos, who was killed in action in the European Theatre, August 23, 1944 in France, will arrive in Mojave today, November 4th on Train No. 58.
The remains will lie in state at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pulos, 906 I street, Thursday and Friday.
Rosary will be said Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary's of the Desert Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday morning with interment in the Mojave Cemetery. The O'Donnel Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pulos, was born February 4, 1922 at Woodford, Calif. When he was two years old his parents moved to Mojave and they have lived in the same place all these years.
Peter was a gentle boy, always smiling and was popular with his school mates. He graduated from the Mojave Grammar School and the Antelope Valley Union High School in Lancaster.
He responded gladly and willingly when called upon to defend his country. It was not long until he was sent overseas and on August 23, 1944, entered into eternal rest.
His mother, a smile on her lips but with tears shining behind dark lashes, says, "I am grateful that my boy has come home to rest. I know he lies in peace."
Transcribers Note: I am assuming this is from the local Mojave Desert News. Obit is undated and does not state which paper.
Peter Pulos Laid To Rest
Saturday morning, Peter Pulos returned war dead, was laid to rest with fitting honors in the Mojave Cemetery.
Services were held at the Catholic Church with Father Farrell reading Solemn High Mass.
Graveside services were under the direction of Charles Wilson, Commander V.F.W. Post, assisted by the American Legion and Auxiliary.
Pall bearers were school friend of the boy. They were as follows; Apple Cappello, Fred Riccomini, Louis Flores, Frank D. Valdivia, and Joe Galvin.
Military honors were escorts from Oakland, Jack C. Dorsey, the firing squad from Muroc and bugler, Mitchell Bridges.
The merchants closed their stores from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Transcribers Note: Clipping is from the Mojave Record.
1930 United States Federal Census Record
about Peter Pulos
Name: Peter Pulos
Age: 8
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Relation to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Steve Pulos
Mother's Name: Pedra Pulos
Home in 1930: Tehachapi, Kern, California
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
about Peter J Pulos
Name: Peter J Pulos
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1922
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Silva
Birth County: Kern
Peter Pulos
in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Pulos
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Tehachapi, Kern, California
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: E. H Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 223
Dwelling Number: 41
Family Number: 42
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Greece
Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Steve Pulos 38
Pedra Pulos 27
Paul Pulos 9
Peter Pulos 8
George Pulos 4
Mary Pulos 6
Christ Pulos 2
Peter Pulos
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Pulos
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kern, California
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sh, Kern, California
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 10A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Steve Pulos 48
Petra Pulos 38
Pablo Pulos 19
Peter Pulos 18
Mary Pulos 16
George Pulos 14
Christ Pulos 12
Elise Pulos 9
James Pulos 7
Susan Pulos 5
David Pulos 3
Peter J Pulos
in the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Peter J Pulos
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: California
State of Residence: California
County or City: Kern
Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Fresno
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Baggage porters
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 73
Weight: 175
Family Members
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