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
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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
Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
In Memoriam today is in honor of Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944), killed in action during World War Two, in France on 21 August 1944. This photograph was taken at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France, and sent to me via e-mail. The American Battle Monuments Commission webpage states this as a beginning declaration: … Continue reading Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam