George Leo Krinsky★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On October 16, 1943 Petty Officer First Class Krinsky was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
George Leo Krinsky
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 87671 |
| Service ID | 2234831 |
| Name | George Leo Krinsky |
| From | New Jersey |
| Casualty Date | October 16, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
| Specialty | Electrician's Mate First Class |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
George Leo Krinsky is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
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Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - George Leo Krinsky was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Krinsky had the rank of Petty Officer First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Electrician's Mate First Class. Service number assignment was 2234831.
According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Navy Krinsky was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on October 16, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 12,136 World War II
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• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,908 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 205 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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