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Mack Stawnychka 1919 - 1944

Miroslaw Stawnychka of Canora, Division No. 9 County, SK Canada was born in 1919, and had siblings Margaret Rekush, Ernie Stawnychka, Mary Keller, Rose Dummer, Paul Stawnychka, and Annie Stawnychka. Miroslaw Stawnychka died at age 24 years old on December 20, 1944 at The Netherlands in Groesbeek The Netherlands, and was buried at 'l/154496' Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery.

Miroslaw Stawnychka
Mack
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Canora, Division No. 9 County, SK S0A 0L0, Canada
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1919
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December 20, 1944
The Netherlands in Groesbeek, The Netherlands
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    Family and friends called Miroslaw "Mack". He was greatly loved and very sadly missed by Margaret who often talked fondly of him. Mack was always remembered for his kind nature. I love you also Mack, although I never got to meet you. You are not forgotten. Always remember.
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Canadian Ukrainian

  • Nationality & Locations

    Canadian

  • Early Life & Education

    Amsterdam school, Saskatchewan, Canada.

  • Religious Beliefs

    Catholic

  • Military Service

    Service number: Netherlands Rank: Private Regiment: south Saskatchewan Regiment Unit/ship/squadron: R.c.i.c.

  • Professional Career

    farmer

  • Personal Life & Family

    Mack was remembered for his kind and caring nature
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    December 20, 1944
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    The Netherlands in Groesbeek The Netherlands
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Photo of Fred Hulsman Fred Hulsman
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01/25/2022
Hi Sharon
Would you please contact me about Miroslaw Stawnychka ,
[contact link]
fred.hulsman@facesto graves.nl
Sincerely,
Fred Hulsman
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Photo of Daniel Pinna Daniel Pinna
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11/11/2020
Mack Stawnychka
I don't know Mack but I saw all of the lovely comments on his biography and went searching for a photo of him. I found this on Ancestry with our AncientFaces watermark. I couldn't find the original photo on AncientFaces - I need to update our search ;)
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Sharon Rekush
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11/11/2020
Family and freinds loved Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka. After their mom got sick and died in Sask. Canada Mack would make a lunch for his younger siblings to take with them to school so they would have something to eat. Mack would put butter on fresh bread then sprinkle a little sugar on top to sweeten their day at school. I think that this is a sweet memory to remember of Mack. Family and friends were very important to him. Mack along with his sister Margaret also had great affection for their animal companions. "Everyone Loved Mack"
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Sharon Rekush
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11/11/2020
In memory of John Wathen (Mack's army buddy) Thank-you for your war service and bravery.
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Sharon Rekush
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11/11/2020
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
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Photo of Lori Russell Lori Russell
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11/02/2020
Did he go by a different name ? Like the story here
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Christine Blinn
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11/04/2020
His real name was Miroslaw but they called him Mack. I think Sharon listed below would know the most as I believe her mother was his sister? Unfortunately she never responded to me.
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Sharon Rekush
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08/01/2018
Major O.C.D.Coy S.Sask Reg. CA.(0) extended his sympathy to the family of Mack Stawnychka. The major believed that Mack was killed instantly. Major described the fighting on Dec 20, 1944 in which Mack died as fierce. The major described Mack as a fine man and a gallant soldier. Their were also 28 other casualties. Also Captain Walker extended his condolences.
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Sharon Rekush
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08/01/2018
Private John Wathen, South Sask. Regiment may also have been called "Jack"
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Sharon Rekush
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08/01/2018
South Sask. Regiment company D took out an early morning raid while still under the cover of darkness on a long German trench which was heavily fortified. Private John Wathen reported that his best friend Mack was killed instantly by shrapnel just 3 or 4 feet away from him. He described the raid on the Germans as very frightening as shells and bullets were flying everywhere. He described how he tried to drag the injured to safety. He Also said that he knew for sure that his friend Mack Stawnychka was carrying letters and snaps from home (Canada) when he fell.
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Sharon Rekush
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11/11/2020
Correction: In a letter to John Stawnychka (Mack's dad) John Wathen described that after his buddy Mack was hit he ran back to help him and there was nothing that he could have done so he then went on to help any injured fellow soldiers to safety.
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