Anthony F. Petrosky
NAME: Anthony F. Petrosky
ASN: 13067066
PLACE OF BIRTH: DuBois, PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 13 Mar 1918
DATES OF SERVICE: 05 Mar 1942 - ?? ??? ????
UNIT ASSIGNED: Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment
CAMPAIGNS: Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno
AWARDS: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge with combat jump star, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead and two campaign stars, WWII Victory Medal
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
05 Mar 1942 - Anthony F. Petrosky enlists at Harrisburg, PA - NARA Enlistment Record
| ARMY SERIAL NUMBER | 13067066 | 13067066 |
| NAME | PETROSKY#ANTHONY#F###### | PETROSKY#ANTHONY#F###### |
| RESIDENCE: STATE | #2 | Undefined Code |
| RESIDENCE: COUNTY | 065 | Undefined Code |
| PLACE OF ENLISTMENT | 3252 | HARRISBURG PENNSYLVANIA |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY | 05 | 05 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH | 03 | 03 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR | 42 | 42 |
| GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION | PVT# | Private |
| GRADE: CODE | 8 | Private |
| BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION | BI# | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| BRANCH: CODE | 00 | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| FIELD USE AS DESIRED | # | # |
| TERM OF ENLISTMENT | 5 | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| LONGEVITY | ### | ### |
| SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL | 0 | Civil Life |
| NATIVITY | 32 | PENNSYLVANIA |
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 18 | 18 |
| RACE AND CITIZENSHIP | 1 | White, citizen |
| EDUCATION | 0 | Grammar school |
| CIVILIAN OCCUPATION | 736 | Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor |
| MARITAL STATUS | 6 | Single, without dependents |
| COMPONENT OF THE ARMY | 6 | Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of the United States under Army Regulations 605-10 |
| CARD NUMBER | # | # |
| BOX NUMBER | 0121 | 0121 |
| FILM REEL NUMBER | 1.121 | 1.121 |
13 Jun 1943 - Pfc. Anthony F. Petrosky Box 48, Sykesville, PA listed on HQ Co 2nd Bn 509th PIR roster
14 Sep 1943 - Pfc. Anthony F. Petrosky ASN: 13067066 Unit: HQ Co 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Participated in Operation GIANT III the airborne invasion of Avellino, Italy
30 Sep 1943 - First paratroopers from the 2nd Bn 509th PIR begin to return through friendly lines
09 Nov 1943 - 2nd Bn 509th PIR moves onto the line at Venafro, Italy
14 Dec 1943 - 509th PIB moves off the line and returns to Naples, Italy for Rest and Recovery
22 Jan 1944 - S/Sgt. Anthony F. Petrosky ASN: 13067066 participates in Operation SHINGLE the amphibious invasion of Anzio, Italy
18 Jul 1948 - Anthony F. Petrosky Hometown: Sykesville, PA on Reunion LIST B
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