Joseph E. Durik Military person

Joseph Edward Durik was born 9 December 1922 in southwest Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on 5 January 1942. Apprentice Seaman Durik was killed in action 15 March 1942 following the accidental firing of a torpedo aboard destroyer Meredith (DD-434). For his selfless conduct in giving first aid to an injured shipmate although wounded himself, Apprentice Seaman Durik was posthumously commended by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 09, 1922
Birth place
Pennsylvania
Date of deathMarch 15, 1942

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
military branch
United States Navy Reserve
military unit
USS Meredith (DD-434)

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Joseph E. Durik on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/d6/durik.htm