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John Kolesar

T/4 in 406th Engineer Combat Co

Military occupational specialty: 50 (carpenter, general)

ASN#32263597

Born 1913 in PA

County of residence at enlistment: Somerset County, NJ
Other residence(s): Edwardsville, PA in 1942
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Notes: Also with 603rd Co B in Company A and B with addresses roster
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; WWII Army enlistment record; Bernie Mason Company A, B Roster; Company A and B with addresses roster; militaryyearbookproject.org/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army...

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