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1LT Sylvester V. “Wes” Porubsky

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Birth	:	15 Nov 1916 Plains, Meade County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	6 Sep 1950 North Korea
Burial	:	Saybrook Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8345909, -80.8539276
Plot	:	Hayden Sec, Lot 152-W
Inscription	:	KANSAS 1st LT 27 INF 25 INF DIV WWII KOREA SS & OLC-BSM-2 PH ? OLC
Description	:	The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Sylvester V. Porubsky (ASN: 0-1313302), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Porubsky distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Chirwon-ni, Korea, on 1 September 1950. On this date, Company A was assigned the mission... Read More	The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Sylvester V. Porubsky (ASN: 0-1313302), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Porubsky distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Chirwon-ni, Korea, on 1 September 1950. On this date, Company A was assigned the mission of retaking a ridge in the vicinity of Chirwon-ni, Korea. Shortly after darkness Lieutenant Porubsky deployed his platoon in a skirmish line and moved slowly and silently up the hill through the hostile fire. When the silently-moving group unnerved the enemy and flashes from their weapons disclosed the hostile positions, Lieutenant Porubsky and his platoon neutralized the opposition with grenades. As the platoon continued its movement up the hill, the enemy, terrified by the silent attack, hastily abandoned their positions and fled. When the enemy moved over the crest of the hill, Lieutenant Porubsky led his platoon in a charge which destroyed the hostile ranks with grenades and rifle fire, accounted for thirty enemy dead, and secured a vital position in the battalion defense line. Lieutenant Porubsky's outstanding heroism, superb leadership and tactical ability reflects great credit on himself and the military service. Contributor: BarryC (47806468) ******************************************* Services Monday for Lt. S.V. Porubsky. The body of 1st. Lt. Sylvester V. Porubsky, who was killed in Korea, will be returned to Topeka for burial. The funeral will be at 8 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Church with burial in Mount Calvary. Rosaries Sunday at Brennan's Funeral Home will include the Knights of Columbus No. 2608 at 7 p.m. and the Parish at 8:30 p.m. Lieutenant Porubsky, whose home was at 615 Lime was born November 15, 1916, at Plains, Kans., and moved to Topeka from Newton. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2608. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Audrey Porubsky; a son, John Wesley Porubsky; three daughters, Sylvia Lynn, Mary Catherine and Sandra Louise Porubsky, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Porubsky, Topeka; a brother, Everett Porubsky, Topeka; and three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Hartman, Mrs. Julia Etzel, and Miss Dorothy Porubsky, all of Topeka. Topeka Daily Capital, 10/18/1951 Info provided by 47188065

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1LT Sylvester V. “Wes” Porubsky's memorial is located at: Saybrook Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, USA.
When did 1LT Sylvester V. “Wes” Porubsky death?
1LT Sylvester V. “Wes” Porubsky death on 6 Sep 1950 in North Korea
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Latitude: 41.8345909
Longitude: -80.8539276

Family Members:

Parent

John Peter Porubsky

(1887 - 1956)

Catherine Susan Degenhart Porubsky

(1890 - 1964)

Spouse

Siblings

Everett Edward Porubsky

(1913 - 1994)

Alvina Barbara “Andy” Porubsky Hartman

(1914 - 2004)

Loretta Porubisky

(1918 - 1931)

Julia Elizabeth Porubsky Etzel

(1924 - 2007)

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Coordinate: 41.8345909, -80.8539276

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14. Edgewood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8707200, -80.7726000

15. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7960815, -80.9356918

16. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8036003, -80.9419022

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21. Hickok Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7542000, -80.8013992

22. Harpersfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7588140, -80.9504680

23. Small Mechanicsville Cemetery
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