Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 4 November 1919, Detroit, Michigan. Died: 29 June 1999, Michigan. Enlisted: 16 January 1942 at Ft. Custer, Michigan. Education: three years high school. Occupation: contract painter. Spouse: Helen Kopcha, married 2 November 1946 (1922-1997). Father: Anthony Zaya (Ziaya), born in Poland and in 1940 census worked as a tool grinder in a drill factory. Mother: Martha Luczkouycz, born in Poland.