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First Lieutenant John PIRIBEK
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Bronze Medal For Former Roscoe Man First
Lieutenant John PIRIBEK, 33, motor transport officer of the
489th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion (SP has been cited
for meritorious service in combat and awarded the Bronze Star by
order of Brigadier General William M. HOGE, commanding the
Fourth Armored Division.
The citation reads in part: "The Bronze Star Medal is
awarded to First
Lieutenant John PIRIBEK, Coast Artillery Corps, Headquarters
Battery, 489th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion , U.S. Army,
for meritorious service in connection with military operations
against the enemy from July 17, 1944, to February 18, 1945, in
France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. During combat, when
elements of his command were widely dispersed, First
Lieutenant PIRIBEK utilized excellent judgment in being at the
right place at the right time. Often called forward to
pick up knocked out equipment, sometimes under direct enemy
fire, he contributed much to the combat efficiency of the
battalion. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by First
Lieutenant PIRIBEK reflects great credit upon himself and the
armed forces of the United States."
The former Corning Glass factory foreman entered the Army
April 22, 1942, and was commissioned a second lieutenant,
October 16, 1942. Promoted to his present rank October 16,
1942, Lt. PIRIBEK has been overseas more than a year with his
organization. He participated in the Fourth Armored
Division's race across France after the Normandy breakthrough,
the relief of the encircled American garrison at Bastogne, and
the crack tank's division's spectacular drive into central
Germany.
Lt. PIRIBEK is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John PIRIBEK of
Bentleyville [Pa].
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See
also Corning Glass men who were KIA.
Note: Based on the SSDI, Piribek, John, Jr. Bentleyville - Jan
1, 1913 - Mar 4, 1996 Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN
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Elco PA, Roscoe PA, and Stockdale PA are tiny
boroughs located
between California PA and Fayette City PA in Fayette Co PA
Elco PA is located at 40°4′45″N,
79°52′29″W
(40.079185, -79.874754)GR1
Roscoe PA is located at 40°4′43″N,
79°51′55″W
(40.078513, -79.865225)GR1.
Stockdale PA is located at 40°5′0″N,
79°51′2″W
(40.083348, -79.850456)GR1.
Allenport is located at 40°5′47″N,
79°50′43″W
(40.096260, -79.845278)GR1.
Allenport, near the Monongahela River, is just past Stockdale.
California PA is located at 40°3′55″N,
79°53′50″W
(40.065313, -79.897120)GR1.
California High School is in California, PA.
Fayette City PA is located at 40°6′2″N,
79°50′20″W
(40.100647, -79.838913)GR1
in
Fayette Co PA
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