Private 1st Class Julius M. Vajda was killed in action near St. Vith, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. He was buried in Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery but he was later reinterred with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Julius received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization that provides fire and emergency services for the town of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. We are located about 5 miles from our nation’s capital, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our station is staffed both by career and volunteer personnel.