Edwin Solak
Distinguished Member of the Regiment
Photo of Edwin Solak probably taken in Italy. Note the unusual position of the 82nd Airborne patch. Not authorized but probably done while the 509th was attached to the 82nd Airborne in Italy. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bando)
NAME: Edwin Solak
ASN: 36557440
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DATE OF BIRTH:
DATES OF SERVICE:
UNIT ASSIGNED:
HHC 509th PIB
B CO 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS: Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France
AWARDS: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge with combat jump star, Combat Medic Badge, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead device and two campaign stars, WWII Victory Medal
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
No enlistment record found
Assigned to 509th PIB as a replacement
22 Jan 1944 - Pvt. Edwin Solak 36557440 HHC 509th PIB participates in Operation SHINGLE the amphibious invasion of Anzio, Italy
10 Apr 1944 - Pvt. Edwin Solak 36557440 HHC, 509th PIB GO 5 The following named Officers and Enlisted Men of Companies indicated having fulfilled all requirements as set forth in Par #3. a&b, Section I, WD Circular #269, dated 27 October 1943, are hereby announced as Combat Infantrymen and are entitled to wear the badge as specified in WD Circular above
24 Jul 1944 - Pvt. E. W. Solak 36557440 B Co 509th PIB Medic Listed on jump manifest for Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) Bn Plane: 29, B Co Plane: 9, Seat: 10
15 Aug 1944 - Pvt. Edwin Solak 36557440 B Co 509th PIB Medic participates in Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY FORCE) the airborne invasion of Southern France
18 Jul 1948 - Edwin Solak, Dearborn, MI on Reunion LIST A
Theater made parachute tab belonging to Edwin Solak made in Italy to be worn over the 5th Army patch. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bando)
Two variations of the theater made 509th patches belonging to Edwin Solak made in Italy. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bando)
Edwin Solak's parachutist badge. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bando)
Edwin Solak's parachutist badge reverse. (Photo courtesy of Mark Bando)
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