Edward Donald Slovik (February 18, 1920 – January 31, 1945) was a United States Army soldier during World War II and the only American soldier to be court-martialled and executed for desertion since the American Civil War. Although over 21,000 American soldiers were given varying sentences for desertion during World War II, including 49 death sentences, Slovik's death sentence was the only one that was carried out.
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Edward Donald Slovik 18 February 1920 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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31 January 1945 (aged 24) Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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