A mechanic in an air forces ground crew stationed in the south Pacific battle zone, Pfc. Leon M. Trach, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trach of Constantia, has met death in action.
A telegram from the War Department notifying them of the death of their son was received by Mr. and Mrs. Trach yesterday. No details were given.
Private Trach was a graduate of Central Square High School and was employed by Forsythe &
Gale, Inc., at the time he enlisted in October of 1940.
From the Syracuse recruiting station he went to Mitchel Field, L.I., for training and in January 1942, was sent to Australia, and in February of this year was based in New Guinea.
Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Milton Trach, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Pollack of 2201 South State Street.
Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, N.Y., April 7, 1943
A telegram from the War Department notifying them of the death of their son was received by Mr. and Mrs. Trach yesterday. No details were given.
Private Trach was a graduate of Central Square High School and was employed by Forsythe &
Gale, Inc., at the time he enlisted in October of 1940.
From the Syracuse recruiting station he went to Mitchel Field, L.I., for training and in January 1942, was sent to Australia, and in February of this year was based in New Guinea.
Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Milton Trach, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Pollack of 2201 South State Street.
Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, N.Y., April 7, 1943
A mechanic in an air forces ground crew stationed in the south Pacific battle zone, Pfc. Leon M. Trach, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trach of Constantia, has met death in action.
A telegram from the War Department notifying them of the death of their son was received by Mr. and Mrs. Trach yesterday. No details were given.
Private Trach was a graduate of Central Square High School and was employed by Forsythe &
Gale, Inc., at the time he enlisted in October of 1940.
From the Syracuse recruiting station he went to Mitchel Field, L.I., for training and in January 1942, was sent to Australia, and in February of this year was based in New Guinea.
Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Milton Trach, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Pollack of 2201 South State Street.
Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, N.Y., April 7, 1943
A telegram from the War Department notifying them of the death of their son was received by Mr. and Mrs. Trach yesterday. No details were given.
Private Trach was a graduate of Central Square High School and was employed by Forsythe &
Gale, Inc., at the time he enlisted in October of 1940.
From the Syracuse recruiting station he went to Mitchel Field, L.I., for training and in January 1942, was sent to Australia, and in February of this year was based in New Guinea.
Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Milton Trach, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Pollack of 2201 South State Street.
Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, N.Y., April 7, 1943
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P.F.C. Leon Trach
Born Aug. 7, 1919
Gave his life
for his country
on New Guinea
Mar. 11, 1943
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