Leo A. Dzik, 83, of Everson, a highly decorated World War II veteran, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2003, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Aspinwall. He was born in Donora on June 27, 1920, a son of the late Frank and Ida Cheslak Dzik.
Mr. Dzik was a long time and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson.
He was a disabled American veteran due to wounds received Feb. 21, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, while serving with the U.S. Army, 702nd Tank Battalion "Red Devils" under the command of General George Patton.
He attained the rank of PFC. Mr. Dzik was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for wounds received in action and meritorious achievement in ground combats against armed enemies during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. He also was the recipient of a Good Conduct, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory, and Army of Operation medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and Marksman Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars.
Mr. Dzik was recognized by members of American Legion Post 446 on March 15, 1998 for 50 years of service, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for 50 years of continuous membership on July 1, 1994, and the Everson VFW Post 595 for 45 years of membership on Nov. 11, 1989. He was a member of the VFW Political Action Committee and a life member of the Everson Polish American Club.
Mr. Dzik was a long time and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson.
He was a disabled American veteran due to wounds received Feb. 21, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, while serving with the U.S. Army, 702nd Tank Battalion "Red Devils" under the command of General George Patton.
He attained the rank of PFC. Mr. Dzik was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for wounds received in action and meritorious achievement in ground combats against armed enemies during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. He also was the recipient of a Good Conduct, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory, and Army of Operation medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and Marksman Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars.
Mr. Dzik was recognized by members of American Legion Post 446 on March 15, 1998 for 50 years of service, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for 50 years of continuous membership on July 1, 1994, and the Everson VFW Post 595 for 45 years of membership on Nov. 11, 1989. He was a member of the VFW Political Action Committee and a life member of the Everson Polish American Club.
Leo A. Dzik, 83, of Everson, a highly decorated World War II veteran, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2003, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Aspinwall. He was born in Donora on June 27, 1920, a son of the late Frank and Ida Cheslak Dzik.
Mr. Dzik was a long time and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson.
He was a disabled American veteran due to wounds received Feb. 21, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, while serving with the U.S. Army, 702nd Tank Battalion "Red Devils" under the command of General George Patton.
He attained the rank of PFC. Mr. Dzik was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for wounds received in action and meritorious achievement in ground combats against armed enemies during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. He also was the recipient of a Good Conduct, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory, and Army of Operation medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and Marksman Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars.
Mr. Dzik was recognized by members of American Legion Post 446 on March 15, 1998 for 50 years of service, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for 50 years of continuous membership on July 1, 1994, and the Everson VFW Post 595 for 45 years of membership on Nov. 11, 1989. He was a member of the VFW Political Action Committee and a life member of the Everson Polish American Club.
Mr. Dzik was a long time and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson.
He was a disabled American veteran due to wounds received Feb. 21, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, while serving with the U.S. Army, 702nd Tank Battalion "Red Devils" under the command of General George Patton.
He attained the rank of PFC. Mr. Dzik was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for wounds received in action and meritorious achievement in ground combats against armed enemies during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. He also was the recipient of a Good Conduct, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory, and Army of Operation medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and Marksman Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars.
Mr. Dzik was recognized by members of American Legion Post 446 on March 15, 1998 for 50 years of service, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for 50 years of continuous membership on July 1, 1994, and the Everson VFW Post 595 for 45 years of membership on Nov. 11, 1989. He was a member of the VFW Political Action Committee and a life member of the Everson Polish American Club.
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