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Richard Peter Kwiecien 1920 - 1999

Richard Peter Kwiecien of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States was born on February 18, 1920 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, OH, and died at age 79 years old on April 9, 1999 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.

Richard Peter Kwiecien
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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States
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February 18, 1920
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States
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  • Introduction

    Richard Peter Kwiecien is the son of John Kwiecien (1896-1981) and Tekla Koziol (1898-1989). He was born on February 18, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio and had siblings Stella Kwiecien (1917-2010), Stanley Frank Kwiecien (1924-2009), and John Peter Kwiecien (1927-2000). He and his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when he was a boy. Richard enlisted in the military on July 24th, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over four years before he registered for the draft. He joined as a Private in the Regular Army's Infantry branch and his enlistment was specifically for the Philippine Department, indicating that he was likely sent to the Philippines to assist with the United States' military presence there.
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    1920

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    February 18, 1920
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    Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Polish roots as both of his parents were born in Poland and immigrated to the United States.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Richard was born in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a boy with his family. He then resided there for most of his life.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed one year of high school.

  • Military Service

    Richard P Kwiecien's draft and enlistment occurred during a pivotal moment in American history, as the United States was gearing up for its involvement in World War II. Kwiecien, a white male born on February 18th, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio, registered for the draft in 1945 while residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time, he was 24 years old and listed himself as the head of household. Kwiecien's physical characteristics were recorded as follows: he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 147 pounds, with a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. His military serial number was 13004612. Interestingly, Kwiecien enlisted in the military on July 24th, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over four years before he registered for the draft. He joined as a Private in the Regular Army's Infantry branch, which included officers, nurses, warrant officers, and enlisted men. Kwiecien's enlistment was specifically for the Philippine Department, indicating that he was likely sent to the Philippines to assist with the United States' military presence there. At the time, the United States maintained significant military operations in the Philippines, which were designed to protect American interests in the region. Kwiecien's military service was likely challenging, as he would have been serving during the height of World War II. The Infantry branch is known for its intense combat operations, which can be physically and mentally demanding.

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a driver and a salesman.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He married in 1945.
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    April 9, 1999
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    Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States
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In 1920, in the year that Richard Peter Kwiecien was born, in September, a bomb exploded in the J.P. Morgan bank building in New York City, killing 30 people immediately - 8 later died due to their injuries - and injuring another 200. Killing more people than the 1910 bombing of the LA Times (the deadliest terrorist act up until then), no one took responsibility and the perpetrators were never found. Italian anarchists were suspected of the bombing.
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In 1940, at the age of 20 years old, Richard was alive when on September 16th, the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, was enacted - the first peacetime draft in U.S. history. Men between 21 and 36 were required to register with their draft boards. When World War II began, men between 18 and 45 were subject to service and men up to 65 were required to register.
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Kwiecien, Peter (May 13, 1896 - Feb 1973) Kwiecien, Walter (Oct 17, 1920 - May 2, 1991) Kwiecien, Michael (Jun 14, 1925 - Jun 2, 2009) Kwiecien, Alfred (Jun 3, 1922 - Mar 1971) Kwiecien, Viola (May 23, 1923 - Feb 6, 2005) Kwiecien, Lucy (Apr 28, 1919 - Jan 21, 2001) Kwiecien, Marilyn (Jun 30, 1946 - Jan 11, 2011) Kwiecien, Anna (Mar 3, 1897 - Apr 1973) Kwiecien, Henry (Apr 9, 1926 - Jun 22, 2004) Kwiecien, Stanley (May 22, 1914 - Sep 12, 1990)
Kwiecien, Maria (Jul 20, 1920 - Jul 17, 1988) Kwiecien, Stanislaw (Jun 3, 1920 - Jan 16, 2004) Kwiecien, Teresa (Sep 22, 1913 - Mar 4, 2011) Kwiecien, Maryanne (Mar 24, 1915 - Aug 1980) Kwiecien, Wladyslaw (Nov 28, 1935 - Jun 28, 2006) Kwiecien, Rita (Apr 21, 1915 - Dec 6, 1996) Kwiecien, Michael (Mar 22, 1893 - Jul 1971) Kwiecien, Peter (Jan 13, 1921 - Mar 1973) Kwiecien, Anna (Sep 5, 1897 - Dec 10, 1994) Kwiecien, Cecylia (Nov 23, 1909 - Mar 21, 2000)
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