Military & Warriors · 21st Century
Eddie Slovik’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Eddie Slovik, Unknown
Who Was Eddie Slovik?
Edward Donald Slovik was an American soldier who was court-martialed and executed for desertion during World War II. He was the only US serviceman to have met such a fate since the American Civil War, though in 1902, during the American-Philippine War, two American soldiers of the 9th Cavalry Regiment were executed for "desertion to the enemy".
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Eddie Slovik's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Eddie Slovik was executed by firing squad in 1945, not natural causes. The quoted last words 'I have lived my truth' are not documented; actual reported last words vary by source, with no firsthand witness accounts published.
Sources
- biography William Bradford Huie's The Execution of Private Slovik
- archive U.S. Army execution records
Legacy
Eddie Slovik's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Eddie Slovik’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Eddie Slovik die?
Eddie Slovik died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Eddie Slovik’s last words documented?
Eddie Slovik was executed by firing squad in 1945, not natural causes. The quoted last words 'I have lived my truth' are not documented; actual reported last words vary by source, with no firsthand witness accounts published.
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