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Joseph C Kosina 1921 - 1977

Joseph C Kosina of Deer Park, Suffolk County, NY was born on February 24, 1921 in Czechoslovakia, and died at age 56 years old on November 24, 1977. Joseph Kosina was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 3F Site 1657 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Joseph C Kosina
Deer Park, Suffolk County, NY 11729
February 24, 1921
Czechoslovakia
November 24, 1977
Male
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  • 02/24
    1921

    Birthday

    February 24, 1921
    Birthdate
    Czechoslovakia
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Not Yet A Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Suffolk County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: S/SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 42127642 Enlisted: March 25, 1944 in Cp Upton Yaphank New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Skilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products
  • 11/24
    1977

    Death

    November 24, 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 3F Site 1657 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Joseph C Kosina was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1945, at the age of 24 years old, Joseph was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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