Three years ago, I created a 6 inch by 6 inch family history book to showcase the World War II military service of ancestors in my tree. I gave a copy to my Sis and to each member of the younger generation so they can be proud of how these ancestors served our nation and the cause of democracy.
On my Dad's side, these were the World War II veterans:
- Harold D. Burk (1909-1978), my Dad, whose US Army insignia, buttons/badges, and dog tag are shown in the image (from the book) at top.
- Sidney B. Burk (1914-1995), Dad's younger brother, enlisted in the US Army Air Force.
- Myron "Mike" Volk (1921-1986) served as a chief specialist for the US Navy. He was one of Dad's many first cousins.
- David "Buddy" Smith (1914-1990) served in the New York Guard, training at the local armory for state emergencies. Another of Dad's first cousins.
- Jules Smith (1916-1996) enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Another of Dad's first cousins.
- Harvey Smith (1916-1996) enlisted in the US Army. Yet another of Dad's first cousins, and Jules's twin.
- Dorothy Schwartz (1919-2001), my mother's twin sister, served in the US Women's Army Corps (WACS).
- Fred Shaw (1912-1991), Mom's older brother, served in the US Army.
- George Farkas (1921-1949) enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. One of Mom's many first cousins.
- Robert Farkas (1924-2014) enlisted in the US Army Medical Corps. Another of Mom's first cousins.
- Harry Pitler (1925-2014) enlisted in the US Army and became trained as an X-ray technician. Yet another of Mom's first cousins.
