Frank Pressey was the son of John (born about 1900) and Florence Pressey (born about 1912.) He had a brother, Richard born in about 1930. At the time of the 1940 census the family lived in Cleveland, where they had resided since at least 1935. John was normally a line man in the construction industry, but in 1940 was unemployed and seeking work.
Frank served his country in the US Navy. He enlisted on June 18, 1952 and was released on April 12, 1954. After his return home he served his community as a firefighter with the Pontiac Fire Department. He died in the line of duty in 1982. Because of his duty death the name of Firefighter Pressey is inscribed on the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Monument, Stone 9, Row 28. The monument is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Center Drive East (north entrance) and N. Telegraph Rd., on Oakland County's complex at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The memorial has a website on the internet at www.michiganfallenheroes.com
Frank served his country in the US Navy. He enlisted on June 18, 1952 and was released on April 12, 1954. After his return home he served his community as a firefighter with the Pontiac Fire Department. He died in the line of duty in 1982. Because of his duty death the name of Firefighter Pressey is inscribed on the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Monument, Stone 9, Row 28. The monument is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Center Drive East (north entrance) and N. Telegraph Rd., on Oakland County's complex at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The memorial has a website on the internet at www.michiganfallenheroes.com
Frank Pressey was the son of John (born about 1900) and Florence Pressey (born about 1912.) He had a brother, Richard born in about 1930. At the time of the 1940 census the family lived in Cleveland, where they had resided since at least 1935. John was normally a line man in the construction industry, but in 1940 was unemployed and seeking work.
Frank served his country in the US Navy. He enlisted on June 18, 1952 and was released on April 12, 1954. After his return home he served his community as a firefighter with the Pontiac Fire Department. He died in the line of duty in 1982. Because of his duty death the name of Firefighter Pressey is inscribed on the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Monument, Stone 9, Row 28. The monument is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Center Drive East (north entrance) and N. Telegraph Rd., on Oakland County's complex at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The memorial has a website on the internet at www.michiganfallenheroes.com
Frank served his country in the US Navy. He enlisted on June 18, 1952 and was released on April 12, 1954. After his return home he served his community as a firefighter with the Pontiac Fire Department. He died in the line of duty in 1982. Because of his duty death the name of Firefighter Pressey is inscribed on the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Monument, Stone 9, Row 28. The monument is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Center Drive East (north entrance) and N. Telegraph Rd., on Oakland County's complex at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The memorial has a website on the internet at www.michiganfallenheroes.com
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My thanks to the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society for providing the photo of Mr. Pressey, and granting permission for its use.
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