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Edward Harry Morkunas 1918 - 1982

Edward Harry Morkunas of Sun City, Maricopa County, AZ was born on May 28, 1918, and died at age 64 years old on August 1, 1982 at Arizona, USA. Edward Morkunas was buried on August 2, 1982 at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona North Cave Creek Road - Section 8 Site 1847, in Phoenix.
Edward Harry Morkunas
Sun City, Maricopa County, AZ 85351
May 28, 1918
August 1, 1982
Arizona, USA in Arizona, United States
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  • Introduction

    Edward Harry Morkunas was born on Mary 28, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Mike and Mary Morkunas. He had older brothers Mike and Bruno Morkunas. He registered for the WWII draft on October 16, 1940, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, when he was 22 years old. At that time, he was employed at the Neo Gravure Co of Chicago. Edward then enlisted in the US Army on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, just a few months before the US entered World War II. Edward started his military service as a Private, Selectee (enlisted Men). As a member of the US Army, Edward was involved in military operations during World War II. He was promoted to the rank of Private First Class (Pfc) and served until October 31, 1945. After serving for more than four years, he was honorably discharged from the Army.
  • 05/28
    1918

    Birthday

    May 28, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. Both of his parents were born in Lithuania and immigrated to the United States.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Edward was born and raised in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. He later moved to Arizona and lived in Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of enlistment, Edward had completed 1 year of high school. He later went on to complete at least 3 years of high school.
  • Military Service

    Edward Harry Morkunas registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, when he was 22 years old. At that time, he was employed at the Neo Gravure Co of Chicago. Edward had a height of 5'10" and a weight of 165 pounds, with a light complexion, brown hair, and gray eyes. His next of kin was his mother, Mary Morkunas. Edward enlisted in the US Army on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, just a few months before the US entered World War II. He joined the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, which was a unit created to train and select candidates for warrant officer positions. Edward started his military service as a Private, Selectee (enlisted Men). As a member of the US Army, Edward was involved in military operations during World War II. He was promoted to the rank of Private First Class (Pfc) and served until October 31, 1945. After serving for more than four years, he was honorably discharged from the Army.
  • Professional Career

    He worked in the printing industry as a pressmen and plate printer. In 1940, he was employed by "Neo Gravure Co of Chicago".
  • Personal Life & Family

    Edward was married to Anne Morkunas.
  • 08/1
    1982

    Death

    August 1, 1982
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Arizona, USA in Arizona United States
    Death location
  • 08/2
    1982

    Gravesite & Burial

    August 2, 1982
    Funeral date
    National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona North Cave Creek Road - Section 8 Site 1847, in Phoenix, Arizona 85024, USA
    Burial location
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