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Born October 8, 1910 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. He was the third oldest son to John Politsky and Julia Klym. | Born October 8, 1910 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. He was the third oldest son to John Politsky and Julia Klym. | ||
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== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
| − | Pfc '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' served in the '''[[U.S. Army]]'''. Began serving on 14 Sep 1943 (Fort Hayes) and was discharged on 1 Jan 1946 (Camp Atterbury, IN). He served as a cook in Company D, 1308th Engineers under General George Patton. Fought in Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. He was awarded EAME Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Ribbon and WWII Victory Medal. | + | Pfc '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' served in the '''[[U.S. Army]]'''. Began serving on 14 Sep 1943 (Fort Hayes) and was discharged on 1 Jan 1946 (Camp Atterbury, IN). He served as a cook in Company D, 1308th Engineers under General George Patton. Fought in Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. He was awarded EAME Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Ribbon and WWII Victory Medal.<ref>Honorable Discharge Papers - Michael J. Politsky, US Army, 5 Jan 1948, File No: 297841</ref> |
Michael commented one time that when her served under General Patton, the General ordered all personnel to wear "leggings," even the cooks. This order did not exactly endear Patton to the cooking staff after that order was given. [Note: Leggings were made of canvas and worn atop the upper portion of the military boots. They were supposed to protect the lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support. They were eventually eliminated from a soldier's required military gear.] | Michael commented one time that when her served under General Patton, the General ordered all personnel to wear "leggings," even the cooks. This order did not exactly endear Patton to the cooking staff after that order was given. [Note: Leggings were made of canvas and worn atop the upper portion of the military boots. They were supposed to protect the lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support. They were eventually eliminated from a soldier's required military gear.] | ||
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Was a tire builder at '''[[Denman Tire Corporation]]''' located in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio for 28 years. | Was a tire builder at '''[[Denman Tire Corporation]]''' located in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio for 28 years. | ||
| − | He was formerly coal miner in Pennsylvania, and as a laborer at Republic Steel Corporation in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. | + | He was formerly coal miner in Pennsylvania, and worked for a time as a laborer at Republic Steel Corporation in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
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Born October 8, 1910 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. He was the third oldest son to John Politsky and Julia Klym.
Description
Michael was slim of build and stood about 5 foot 8 inches in height. He had brown hair (started balding in his twenties) and blue eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings
- Anthony Adam Politsky
- Joseph John Politsky
- Mary Christine Politsky
- John Edward Politsky
- Julius Politsky
- Walter D. Politsky
- Anne Alberta Poltisky
- Paul Mark Politsky
- Helen Joan Politsky
Education
Michael's formal education was completed by the tenth grade.
Religion
Michael was baptized into the Catholic faith.
He was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Military Service Years
Pfc Michael Joseph Politsky served in the U.S. Army. Began serving on 14 Sep 1943 (Fort Hayes) and was discharged on 1 Jan 1946 (Camp Atterbury, IN). He served as a cook in Company D, 1308th Engineers under General George Patton. Fought in Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. He was awarded EAME Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Ribbon and WWII Victory Medal.[1]
Michael commented one time that when her served under General Patton, the General ordered all personnel to wear "leggings," even the cooks. This order did not exactly endear Patton to the cooking staff after that order was given. [Note: Leggings were made of canvas and worn atop the upper portion of the military boots. They were supposed to protect the lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support. They were eventually eliminated from a soldier's required military gear.]
Military Service(s): U.S. Army
Family Years
Married Anna Joan Timko on January 31, 1938 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had one child: a boy Robert Politsky. The couple eventually bought a house in south Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio. They house was surrounded by old farms and was situated next to the Little Duck Creek.
The couple were incapable of conceiving a child but were fortunate enough to adopt a baby boy, Robert Michael;
Residences
During the Anna's years in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, he lived with her family in a total of ten house, rented or owned, on the southwest side of the city.
- Lived at 2051 Wilson Avenue in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1938
- Lived at 516 West Market Street in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1940
- Lived at 2046 Freemont Avenue in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1940
- Lived at 762 Second Street SW in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1942
- Lived at 477 Oriole Place in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1943
- Lived at 771 Third Street SW in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1947
- 4000 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1963
Working Years
Was a tire builder at Denman Tire Corporation located in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio for 28 years.
He was formerly coal miner in Pennsylvania, and worked for a time as a laborer at Republic Steel Corporation in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Personal Life
He loved hunting.
Death
Michael died from liver cancer on November 3. 1978 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Trumbull Co, Ohio.
He was buried on 6 November 6, 1978 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. Michael's grave can be found in Section 3 / Lot 1830 / Plots 1.
- ↑ Honorable Discharge Papers - Michael J. Politsky, US Army, 5 Jan 1948, File No: 297841