Thomas E Zenick
Military
(Back L-R) 1Lt Samuel W. Smith (P), 2Lt Arthur S.C. Shanafelt, Jr. (CP),
F/O Russell A. Knudson (N), S/Sgt Earl K. Lawson (WG)
(Front L-R) S/Sgt Walter A. Geyer (TOG - holding "Tailspin"),
T/Sgt Robert A. Bridgman (R), S/Sgt Jens C. Jensen (TG),
Sgt Michael J. Kucab (BTG), T/Sgt Thomas E. Zenick (E)
Uploaded
Object Number - UPL 16705 - (crew assigned 360BS: 06 Feb 1945 - photo: 02 Apr 1945) (Back L-R) 1Lt Samuel W. Smith (P), 2Lt Arthur S.C. Shanafelt, Jr. (CP), F/O Russell A....
He completed 25 combat missions
air Medal w 3/Oak Leaf Clusters, American Theater Ribbon with 2 bronze stars/ EAME Ribbon with 2 bronze stars and the Good Conduct Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
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Born |
Manhatten, New York | 7 September 1923 | |
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Died |
1 September 2012 | Thomas "Tom" E. Zenick, of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Morristown Medical Center after a short illness. He was 88 years old. Tom was born on September 7, 1923 in Manhattan, NY to Joseph and Olga Zenick. He moved to Cedar Knolls in 1925, and then to Morristown 56 years ago. Tom attended Hanover Township Public School and then Morristown High School, where he graduated in the Class of 1941. Throughout his early life, Tom worked at various jobs, including: Chamberlain Aircraft, Wright Aeronautics, and Iorio Clothing. Tom proudly served his country, entering into the U.S. Army/Aircorp in 1943. During his military service, he rose to the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was a machine gunner and flight engineer on a B-17. He served with the 8th Airforce, 303rd Bomb Group - The original Hells' Angels. Tom and his crew completed 25 missions over Germany and other European countries. He was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Theatre Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Europe-Africa-Middle East Medal WWII with two bronze battle stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Tom worked for the Singer Sewing Company from 1949-1976, serving as Store Manager and then District Manager. Then, he owned and operated the Singer Sewing Store as a Franchise in Morristown until 1983. Tom served as a Morristown Alderman, Councilman, and Council President from 1967-1979. He also served as Manager of the Morristown Airport for approximately 2 years. He then went to work for the New Jersey State Lottery Commission from 1982-2007. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Yolanda (nee Caporaso); and his devoted son Thomas R. Zenick and his wife Susan (Cillo) of Cedar Knolls; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Olga Zenick. | |
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Buried |
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, New Jersey |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia
