In Memoriam – Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944), of Harrison, NJ – Lest We Forget

From: In Memoriam; published by the town of Harrison, NJ in 1947.  Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944): "A veteran of action in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Cherbourg, Machinist Mate 2nd Class Zielinski was inducted into the naval service on August 23, 1943.  He trained at Lido Beach, New York, and Norfolk, Virginia. … Continue reading In Memoriam – Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944), of Harrison, NJ – Lest We Forget

Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget

The beautiful photograph shown above is of Paul J. Mittak, taken at his beloved cousin's grave on Memorial Day 2007, at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. His son, Paul, very graciously shared the picture, because of a previous posting of mine in February about Private Paul Mitak. First, I am very thankful … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget