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Born July 21, 1927 in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was only son of Martin Burin Sr and Mary Kay Kozik. | Born July 21, 1927 in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was only son of Martin Burin Sr and Mary Kay Kozik. | ||
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== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
| − | F1C George Edward Burin, Sr served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' during World War II. Began serving on 8 Jun 1945 (Pittsburgh, PA) and was discharged on 19 Jul 1946 at (USN PSC at Bainbridge, MD). He served as a Fireman 1st Class (Engine/Mechanical Apprentice) on the Tombstone, an oiler barge, in the South Pacific. | + | F1C George Edward Burin, Sr served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' during World War II. Began serving on 8 Jun 1945 (Pittsburgh, PA) and was discharged on 19 Jul 1946 at (USN PSC at Bainbridge, MD). He served as a Fireman 1st Class (Engine/Mechanical Apprentice) on the Tombstone, an oiler barge, in the South Pacific.<ref>Application for World War II Compensation - George E. Burin, 3 Jul 1950, Batch No: 66271</ref> |
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== Family Years == | == Family Years == | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 30 December 2023
Page edited 30-Dec-2023. ET
Born July 21, 1927 in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was only son of Martin Burin Sr and Mary Kay Kozik.
Description
George had an average build and stood about 5 foot 9 1/2 inch in height. He was clean shaven with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He had a tattoo on his upper right arm.
Early Years
George lived with his paternal grandparents in his childhood.
Education
He completed eleventh grade of high school.
Religion
George was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio where he was a past deacon, trustee and elder. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Group. He worked for the pantry and free lunch program at the church.
Military Service Years
F1C George Edward Burin, Sr served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Began serving on 8 Jun 1945 (Pittsburgh, PA) and was discharged on 19 Jul 1946 at (USN PSC at Bainbridge, MD). He served as a Fireman 1st Class (Engine/Mechanical Apprentice) on the Tombstone, an oiler barge, in the South Pacific.[1]
Military Service(s) - U.S. Navy
Family Years
Married Emma Marie Timko on January 21, 1950 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had four children: two boys - George Edward Jr. and Thomas Michael, and two girls - Emily Jo and Janice Lynn.
- George Edward Burin Jr
- Emily Jo Burin
- Janice Lynn Burin
- Thomas Michael Burin
Residences
- Lived in New Kennsington, Westmoreland County, Ohio in his childhood.
- Live on Rt #1 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1950
- Lived at 182 Scott Street NE in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1974
- Lived at 4340 Kibler-Toot Road SW in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1984
Working Years
- Worked in the maintenance department of Denman Tire Corporation in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio for 36 years until retiring in 1986..
- Previously, he was employed by J. A. McMahon Ltd. in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1950.
Personal Life
Enjoyed camping, traveling, polka dancing and exploring flea markets.
He was a member of the Youngstown Slovak Cultural Association and belonged to the Karlin Hall in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Death
George died from ventricular standstill on August 30, 2003 at St. Joseph Health Cental in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
His remains were cremated on September 3, 2003 and his wife Emma cares for his remains.
- ↑ Application for World War II Compensation - George E. Burin, 3 Jul 1950, Batch No: 66271