Henry P. Pelszynski

Company B 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

4th Infantry Division

KIA 04/19/1945

Henry Paul Pelszynski was born in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York on July 28, 1918.

He listed his home of residence as Richmond, New York.

His religion was recorded as Catholic.

An enlistment record for him was found at the National Archives filed under the last name of Elszynski
and matching his Army serial number.

He was drafted into the Army on August 29, 1944 at New York City, New York. His civilian occupation was listed
as Skilled welders and flame cutters. He had completed three years of High School and was married.

He was assigned to Company B from the 48th Replacement Battalion on February 8, 1945.

He was promoted to Private First Class on April 1, 1945.

Private First Class Pelszynski was killed in action in Germany in an area between
Michelbach, Schönbronn and Gailroth.

Decorations of Henry P. Pelszynski

Henry P. Pelszynski was originally buried in the temporary cemetery Saint Avold Cemetery, Metz, France.
Some time later his remains were returned to the United States where he was reinterred in New Jersey.

Burial:
Saint Gertrude Cemetery and Mausoleum
Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey
PLOT Blk-18 Gr-232B 1A

Pelszynski family monument

Photo by Stone Dan from the Find A Grave website

Inscription on Pelszynski family monument for Henry P. Pelszynski and his wife Marie

Photo by Stone Dan from the Find A Grave website

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