Joseph E. Durik
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| Joseph Edward Durik | |
|---|---|
| 9 December 1922 – 15 March 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Naval Reserve |
| Years of service | January–March 1942 |
| Rank | Seaman Apprentice |
| Unit | USS Meredith (DD-434) |
Joseph Edward Durik was born 9 December 1922 in southwest Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on 5 January 1942. Apprentice Seaman Durik was killed in action 15 March 1942 following the accidental firing of a torpedo aboard destroyer Meredith (DD-434). For his selfless conduct in giving first aid to an injured shipmate although wounded himself, Apprentice Seaman Durik was posthumously commended by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
[edit] Namesake
In 1944, the destroyer escort USS Durik (DE-666) was named in honor of Seaman Durik, sponsored by his mother, Mrs. M. Durik.
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[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
