George Toriello sent this military information on John R. Zeleznock a fellow
1964 graduate on June 18, 2018.
Passed away 1/17/2004, Pennsylvania
(HHS Class of 1964)
US Air Force
(6/20/1967 - 1/22/1971)
Rank:
Sergant
Awards:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Units:
619th. CES (Civil Engineering Squadron), 113th. CES and the 823rd. CES.
From December, 1967 until October, 1968, John was stationed at the Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina.
In September, 1969, John was with the 823rd. CES stationed at the Bien Hoa Air Force Base, Republic of Vietnam. At that time, he was a construction equipment operator.
Civil Engineering Squadron duties:
It’s critical that Air Force buildings and structures are not only maintained, but remain combat ready. Responsible for coming up with and implementing solutions to complex problems, Civil Engineers keep our facilities and utilities running effectively. From drafting, surveying and planning to explosive ordnance disposal and disaster preparedness, these highly trained engineers provide necessary problem solving skills and a wide range of expertise to thousands of structures around the world.
Recorded by:
Bob Meli
July 6, 2018
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