Felix Zaniewski was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1942 upon graduation from the University of Connecticut, and served as an Army Infantry Officer during World War II. He left active duty for the Army Reserve after he war, and received his juris doctorate from the University of Virginia in 1948. He transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1946 and was recalled to active duty in 1952. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Felix
J.
Zaniewski
1920
–
2006-01-01
Born:
New Haven
,
Connecticut
Home:
New Haven
,
Connecticut
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Military Police Corps)Division:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 6, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 127 (November 22, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Military Police Corps) Felix J. Zaniewski (ASN: 0-448125), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Felix J. Zaniewski, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Zaniewski and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.