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Edward Joseph Zaryski, son of Joseph Francis and Mary (Pajonk) Zaryski, was born August 17, 1920 in Phillips, Pennsylvania. He registered for the draft on February 16, 1942 and was inducted into the Army November 11, 1942 at Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to entering the service he was employed at Berkowitz Shirt Factory in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He joined Company F, 134th Infantry Regiment as a Rifleman on September 24, 1944. Pfc Edward J Zaryski was killed in action by small arms fire on November 13, 1944 during the battle for Achain, France. He is buried at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hopwood, Pennsylvania.
Thanks to LT Greg Zaryske USN for this photo of his uncle.