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Feduniak, Michael

Date of birth:
July 1st, 1920 (Akron/Ohio, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Michael Feduniak graduated from the Akron Garfield High School in 1938. During his college and university times he was a skillfulled basketball, baseball and football player. He continued his study at the Kent State University.

In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as Flight Leader in the 315th Troop Carrier Squadron of the 10th Air Force.

After the Second World War he became a professional baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. After his retirement as miltary and baseball player he coached three sports at the Canal Fulton High School ans coached the Coventry High School, the Hower Vocational High School and the Hialeah High School. He retired in 1985.
Medal three times, as well as two decorations from the Chinese Government and three Battle Stars...Following his military and baseball careers he was the head coach of three sports at Canal Fulton High School...Also coached at Coventry High School, Hower Vocational High School (Akron) and Hialeah High School (Miami, Florida) before retiring in 1985...PERSONAL: Born in Akron, Ohio on July 1, 1920...He has two daughters, Nancy and Paula.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
315th Troop Carrier Squadron, 10th Air Force

Second DFC received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first DFC.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
315th Troop Carrier Squadron, 10th Air Force

Second Air Medal received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
315th Troop Carrier Squadron, 10th Air Force

Third Air Medal received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)

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