Miczik, Michael J

Item

Miczik.png

Title

Miczik, Michael J

Creator

Matthew Hyman

Birth Date

1919-11-25

Birthplace

New Jersey

Death Date

1975-06-10

Occupation

Clerk for American Brake Shoe and Foundry.

Conflict

Military Branch

Serial Number

8113073

Service Start Date

1943

Military Service Description

He served of the USS Thuban.

Biographical Text

Michael Miczik was born on November 25th, 1919. He worked at the American Brake Shoe and Foundry and a clerk before serving in World War II. He was a member of the Aircraft Spotters Post 238 that covered Allendale, Ramsey and Mahwah. He returned to work at the Brake Shoe after the war, serving as an assistant to the works department manager for 35 years. Active in the Elks Club and the Mahwah VFW, he was a member of the Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church.

Family Members

Michael Miczik's parents were Michael Mihaly Miczik and Julia Hrivnak. His siblings were: John, Anna, Annie, Mary, Helen, Margaret, and Irene Nancy.

He married Evelyn Combs and had a daughter, Michelle.

Bibliography

Aircraft Spotters Mark Anniversary, Paterson Morning Call, December 12, 1942, p. 9.
Michael John Miczik, WWII Navy Muster Rolls, Fold3.com
Two Weinstein Brothers Leave for Army Service, Wyckoff News, July 15, 1943, p. 1.
Michael Micik, Manager's Aide, Hackensack Record, June 11, 1975, p. 51.

Photo Captions

1) Michael John Miczik, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Collection

Citation

Matthew Hyman, “Miczik, Michael J,” Mahwah Veterans Project, accessed July 2, 2024, https://mahwahmuseum.reclaim.hosting/MVP/items/show/343.