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.