People named George Szyka

George Szyka of Wisconsin United States was born on May 15, 1877 in Hodyni, Lviv Oblast Ukraine. He was in a relationship with Kazmira Szyka, and had children John Szyka and George Edward Szyka. George Szyka died at age 55 years old on January 14, 1933.

Served in WW2 on the USS Lexington in the Battle of the Coral Sea. The Lexington was sunk after engine room caught fire after being bombed by the Japanese. George kept afloat waiting for rescue, his boots held by their shoelaces in his teeth because he would need them when he was ashore again. An experience that was to haunt him after the war. George returned to the US for recovery, and then served on the USS Nassau. Delivered aircraft to Australia in 1943 but unsure if he ventured on to land or returned to San Diego quickly. Lived out a life he chose, suffering from his war experiences he never married or had children. Was a supporter of Polynesian children's charities.

George E Szyka was born on September 1, 1921, and died at age 61 years old on October 10, 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George E Szyka.