Stanley Fiala was born on January 11, 1912. He enlisted in the Army on September 23, 1943 and served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. PVT Fiala died on October 1, 1944 at the age of 32 and is now buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.