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| − | Born on May 8 1919 in Ohio. He was a child of Josef Olejarczyk and Anna Bukowa. | + | Born on May 8 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was a child of Josef Olejarczyk and Anna Bukowa. |
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Joseph was of average build and tall of stature (6 ft). He had hazel eyes and brown hair. | Joseph was of average build and tall of stature (6 ft). He had hazel eyes and brown hair. | ||
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Anthony Olejarczyk enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on Juyl 2,1935 at the age of 18 as a laborer. He went from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Camp Birch Creek in Dillon, Montana to build roads with a pick and shovel. He was discharged November 8,1935 and was transported back to Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. | Anthony Olejarczyk enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on Juyl 2,1935 at the age of 18 as a laborer. He went from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Camp Birch Creek in Dillon, Montana to build roads with a pick and shovel. He was discharged November 8,1935 and was transported back to Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. | ||
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| − | BMC Anthony Joseph Olejarczyk served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]'''. Began serving on 2 Aug 1949 and was discharged on 16 Mar 1969. He served on the USS Tennessee and manned a deck gun at the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was injured during the Japanese attack. He was burned and seriously injured his back. He recovered and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. He went on to serve twenty years in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' and complete six world-tour cruises. Anthony was known as “Oley” while in the Navy. | + | |
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| + | BMC Anthony Joseph Olejarczyk served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]'''. Began serving on 2 Aug 1949 and was discharged on 16 Mar 1969.<ref>US Dept of Veteran Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 - Anthony Olejarczyk, DOB: 8 May 1919</ref> He served on the USS Tennessee and manned a deck gun at the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was injured during the Japanese attack. He was burned and seriously injured his back. He recovered and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. He went on to serve twenty years in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' and complete six world-tour cruises. Anthony was known as “Oley” while in the Navy. | ||
'''Military Service(s)''' - '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' | '''Military Service(s)''' - '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' | ||
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==Family Years== | ==Family Years== | ||
Married '''[[Margaret Anne Timko]]''' in or about 1946. The couple had three children: two boys - Stanley Paul and Steven Anthony, and one girl - Barbara Anne. | Married '''[[Margaret Anne Timko]]''' in or about 1946. The couple had three children: two boys - Stanley Paul and Steven Anthony, and one girl - Barbara Anne. | ||
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Page edited 30-Dec-23. ET
Born on May 8 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was a child of Josef Olejarczyk and Anna Bukowa.
Description
Joseph was of average build and tall of stature (6 ft). He had hazel eyes and brown hair.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Siblings
Education
Anthony graduated from high school.
Civilian Conservation Corps
Anthony Olejarczyk enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on Juyl 2,1935 at the age of 18 as a laborer. He went from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Camp Birch Creek in Dillon, Montana to build roads with a pick and shovel. He was discharged November 8,1935 and was transported back to Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Religion
Military Service Years
BMC Anthony Joseph Olejarczyk served in the U.S. Navy. Began serving on 2 Aug 1949 and was discharged on 16 Mar 1969.[1] He served on the USS Tennessee and manned a deck gun at the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was injured during the Japanese attack. He was burned and seriously injured his back. He recovered and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. He went on to serve twenty years in the U.S. Navy and complete six world-tour cruises. Anthony was known as “Oley” while in the Navy.
Military Service(s) - U.S. Navy
Family Years
Married Margaret Anne Timko in or about 1946. The couple had three children: two boys - Stanley Paul and Steven Anthony, and one girl - Barbara Anne.
The couple would have eventually have three children;
- Stanley Paul Olejarczyk
- Barbara Anne Olejarczyk
- Steven Anthony Olejarczyk
Residences
- Lived at 6602 Belmere Dr in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio in 1959
Working Years
He was a Chief Boatswain’s Mate in U.S. Navy for 20 years. He was employed by the US Postal Service until he retired. He was previously employed as a plant security guard for American Steel & Wire in Cleveland, OH
Business Ventures
- Owed and operated the Parma Janitorial Service which employed 70 employees.
Personal Life
Anthony was an avid reader. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Death
Anthony died from stomach cancer on September 18, 1990 in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
He was buried in September of 1990 at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- ↑ US Dept of Veteran Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 - Anthony Olejarczyk, DOB: 8 May 1919