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Object number2017.45.2

Date1954-1962

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Michael Lovasik

DescriptionMetal ball chain with pair of dog tags and tool.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Approximate with artifact laid out as in overhead photograph): 3.75 × 4.75 × 0.188 in. (9.5 × 12.1 × 0.5 cm)
InscriptionsOne dog tag has imprinted text "PODOLINSKI, / JOSEPH / I522423 B / USMC / CATHOLIC".

Other dog tag has imprinted text "PODOLINSKI, / JOSEPH / I522423 B / USMC C".
MarksRazor blade tool has engraved text "US G.G. GREENE / 1955".
Historical NotesDog tags belonged to Joseph Podolinsky, who served in the Korean War. He was born on March 21, 1935. Before serving in the military, he attended Harbreck High School. Podolinsky served in the Marine Corps between October 29, 1954, and October 28, 1962, attaining the rank of Sergeant. During the war, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After his time in the service, he worked briefly as a car salesman for a local Pontiac dealership before embarking on a career as a metallurgist for US Steel in Monroeville, Pennsylvania where he worked until retirement. Podolinsky lived in Tarentum his whole life. He was a member of Holy Martyrs Church in Tarentum. He never married or had any children. He died on September 8, 2016. Joseph's parents were Martin and Elizabeth Podolinsky. He had two sisters, Wlima and Betty. His father, Michael, was a coal miner. Collection was donated by his nephew, Michael Lovasik.

Previous owner Joseph Podolinsky (1935 - 2016)

Related institution United States Marine Corps

Related institution Harbreck High School

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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