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John v Kosmo 1908 - 1977

John V Kosmo of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA was born on February 8, 1908 in Scranton, and died at age 68 years old on February 7, 1977 in Scranton. John Kosmo was buried at Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in Scranton.

John V Kosmo
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Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA 18505
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February 8, 1908
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Introduction

    John V Kosmo was born on February 4, 1908 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA to parents Vincent Kosmo and Pauline Kozubal (born 1881). He had half siblings Catherine, Frank, Joseph, Veronica, Thomas, and Mary Kosmo. At the time of the registration, John was 32 years old and listed himself as the head of the household and he was employed by Anthracite News. He then enlisted on December 11, 1942, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Joining the Army, he was classified under the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) category. John served diligently in the Army, contributing to the war effort. His military service continued until his honorable discharge on October 2, 1945. As a veteran of World War II, John Vincent Kosmo played a vital role in defending freedom and contributing to the collective efforts during this historic period. On November 24, 1945 he married Frances Slavinski (1912–1976) in Scranton, Lackwanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
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    February 8, 1908
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Austrian heritage as both of his parents were born in Austria and immigrated to the US.

  • Nationality & Locations

    John was born, raised, and lived most of his life in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed two years of high school.

  • Military Service

    At the time of the registration, John was 32 years old and listed himself as the head of the household. His birthplace and residence were both in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania. He was employed by Anthracite News. Physical details recorded about John include a height of 5 feet 8 inches and a weight of 146 pounds. He had a light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes, providing a snapshot of his appearance during that time. John's military serial number was 33457879. He enlisted on December 11, 1942, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Joining the Army, he was classified under the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) category. This suggests that he underwent training and was prepared for a specific military role, although the exact nature of his duties is not specified. His enlistment terms were for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. This indicates his commitment to serving until the end of the conflict. John served diligently in the Army, contributing to the war effort. His military service continued until his honorable discharge on October 2, 1945. As a veteran of World War II, John Vincent Kosmo played a vital role in defending freedom and contributing to the collective efforts during this historic period.

  • Professional Career

    In his early 20's John was a clerk for a wholesale newspaper company in Scranton.
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In 1908, in the year that John v Kosmo was born, unemployment in the U.S. was at 8.0% and the cost of a first-class stamp was 2 cents while the population in the United States was 88,710,000. The world population was almost 4.4 billion.
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In 1912, at the age of just 4 years old, John was alive when the Girl Scouts of the USA was started by Juliette Gordon Low with the help of Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts in Great Britain. She said after a meeting with Baden-Powell, "I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight!" And she did.
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Kosmo, Philip (Nov 18, 1894 - Aug 1962) Kosmo, Alexander (Jul 18, 1912 - May 1981) Kosmo, Joseph (Jan 10, 1924 - Dec 22, 2006) Kosmo, Tefta (Feb 12, 1921 - Jan 1973) Kosmo, Madeline (May 24, 1921 - Dec 30, 2003) Kosmo, Frances (Sep 29, 1912 - Oct 1976) Kosmo, Steve (Aug 13, 1901 - Sep 1972) Kosmo, Frank (Aug 5, 1902 - Oct 1967) Kosmo, Stephen (Jan 10, 1924 - Jan 2, 2001) Kosmo, Thomas (Sep 12, 1910 - Dec 1979)
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