Maternal First Cousin-1xRemoved Leo Francis Wood
Leo is genealogically one generation senior to DJ Paul.
Warrant Officer (W-1), USNR, Leo Francis Wood (1908-1963). Leo is a U.S. Navy WWII Combat Veteran, nearly all of his wartime active-duty military assignments are with the "Gator Navy" mainly aboard the Attack Cargo Ship USS Oberon (AKA-14). Age 33 Leo enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 8 Dec 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Leo advanced very quickly in naval service, he is recorded as a Petty Officer Third Class (SK3) in early 1942, and a Storekeeper Chief Petty Officer (SKC) in mid 1944 -- his capabilities with accounting principles and experience in civilian small business management no doubt was noted and found highly useful to his naval commanders. His "Up Through The Ranks" appointment to Warrant Officer is dated 30 Jul 1944, where he continues his service as the Oberon Paymaster (a naval billet these days is most often referred to as Ship's Disbursing Officer). Leo's military awards include: the American Campaign Medal, the Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (5 awards included: North Africa Occupation, Sicily Occupation, Salerno Landings, and the Invasion of Southern France), the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1 award for the Assault of Okinawa Gunto), the Navy Occupation Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Leo was Honorably Discharged from naval service on 26 Oct 1945 as WWII concluded and the military service began necessary downsizing following VJ-Day. Cancer takes Leo Francis Wood in May 1963, and his remains are interred at Saint Bernards Cemetery, Saranac Lake, New York, USA. Our common ancestors are Great Grandparents Emile and Suzanne (LaLonde) Ouellet. Leo is a first cousin of the next listed Kenneth J. Seney.
Maternal First Cousin-1xRemoved Kenneth Joseph Seney
Kenneth is genealogically one generation senior to DJ Paul.
Fire Controlman First Class Petty Officer (FC1), USN, Kenneth Joseph Seney (1913-1981), enlisted U.S. Navy in 1935. Kenneth is a WWII Combat Veteran, with first sea-duty assignment aboard Light Crusier USS Brooklyn (CL-40). He is recorded as a Petty Officer Second Class in 1943, and was thereafter promoted to Petty Officer First Class effective 1 Apr 1944. Kenneth's primary WWII sea-duty service includes over three years in ship's company aboard the Jeep Carrier USS Prince William (ACV-31), operating in the Pacific Theater. He then did a short stint aboard the Destroyer Escort USS Donald W. Wolf (DE-731), and lastly transferred to Receiving Station Terminal Island, Los Angeles, California on 10 Apr 1946 for Honorable Discharge (expiration of enlistment). Kenneth's military awards include: Navy Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. We know very little about Kenneth's life in California, except that he married a California girl named June in mid-1939, and following his military discharge he was employed as a systems analyst by the Department of Defense most likely specializing in Fire Control Systems, stationed in San Diego, California. Kenneth's untimely 1981 passing was at his home in San Diego, California, where he and wife June had lived for many years. The internment site of Kenneth's remains is presently unknown. Our common ancestors are Great Grandparents Joseph and Agnes (Anderson) Seney, and Great Grandparents Emile and Suzanne (LaLonde) Ouellet. Kenneth is a first cousin of the aforementioned Leo F. Wood.
Paternal Second Cousin Robert Lawrence "Bob" Janzen
Bob is genealogically in the same generation as DJ Paul.
Colonel Robert Lawrence "Bob" Janzen, USAF (1935-2016) joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958, honorably serving his county for 28 years. Bob is a 1953 graduate of Pelham Memorial High School, Pelham, NY, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY (with BA), and Webster University, St. Louis, MO (with MS). He is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob's many Air Force assignments were in various overseas duty stations and in the continental USA locations including a tour of duty at the former Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, New York, and with several Air Force commands in the State of Virginia & Washington DC. While in active military service, Bob also graduated from the Air Command Staff College and the Air War College. He was awarded numerous medals and commendations throughout his distinguished career including: the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Services Commendation Medal, the National Defence Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following Air force retirement, Bob made his home in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. Bob was interred with full military honors at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, USA. Our common ancestor is Great Grandmother Ms. Effie Julia (Odell) Moegling. Bob is a first cousin of the below listed Corporal James R. Brink.
Paternal Second Cousin James Richard "Jim" Brink
Jim is genealogically in the same generation as DJ Paul.
Corporal James Richard "Jim" Brink (1944-1966), USMC, enlisted to the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1965. He is a June 1962 graduate of Charles Baker High School, Baldwinsville, New York, USA. James parents removed to California from their hometowns in New York State at about the time of his high school graduation. He next attended Sacramento City College. James is a Vietnam War Combat Veteran assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force (MAF). He was Killed-In-Action on 14 Dec 1966, fatally injured by rifle fire from an opposing enemy force while serving in Thừa Thiên-Huế, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). His military awards include: the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. James was posthumously awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. His remains were interred with full military honors, 27 Dec 1966, near his parents home at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, California, USA. James name is found inscribed in Washington, DC, THE WALL, at Panel 13E, Line 43. Our common ancestor is Great Grandmother Effie Julia (Odell) Moegling. Jim is a first cousin of the aforementioned Colonel Robert L. Janzen.
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