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James Peter Jolivette

Graduating Class of 1937
Served in World War II
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Captain
James Peter Jolivette

Army
20th Infantry Regiment
6th Infantry Division

Hometown

Madison, WI

Date of Birth

Location of Death

Luzon, Philippines

Date of Death

Location of Burial

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Taguig, Philippines

More About Captain Jolivette

Captain Jolivette studied agriculture and earned a doctorate degree in plant pathology in 1941. He was then employed as an instructor in plant pathology at the university.

Cpt. Jolivette entered the army as a first lieutenant in March, 1942, and was awarded the Silver Star for action in New Guinea in June 1944.