Technician 5th Grade Jack F. K-O-U-N-T-Z was born on Thursday January 10, 1924 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1941. Following his education, Jack enlisted in the United States Army on February 4, 1943. Upon his completion of basic training, he was assigned to B-Co, 417th Infantry Regt, 76th Div. He served in all three combat campaigns with his Co and upon the cessation of hostilities was discharged on December 5, 1945. Through most of his adult life, Jack was employed by Sylvania Electric Products Inc. in both South Williamsport and Montoursville. He passed away never marrying in December of 2012. He was an avid animal lover especially his cocker spaniels and his cat "Dusty"
This uniform comes with a beautiful set of felt T/5 insignia and gorgeous pinback 417th Regt DUIs.
He joins the 76th lineup with SGT Krauter also with B-Co!
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