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Soldier Summary

Frank J. Romanski

Alternate Names
Last nameFirst name
Romansky
Military History

Rank: Corporal (Polish and Russian Interpreter)

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company M.

Medals Awarded
  • Cross of St. George
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
ResidenceDetroit, MI
ResidenceHamtramck, MI
Reported dead since 1962 reunion
Wounded and shell shocked accidental in line of duty4/19/1919
Wounded and shell shocked accidental in line of duty4/19/1919
Sources

•The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919

•"M" Company 339th infantry in North Russia

•Biennial reunion programs

•Joel Roscoe Moore papers, 1917-1929, 1940, and 1949-1952