790th Railway Operating Battalion -Michael Walter Matlosz

Thanks to Tom for sharing these great photos of his dad, Michael Walter Matlosz. 

Obituaries: Michael W Matlosz, 77 Jersey Journal, The (Jersey City, NJ) - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 

Mass for Michael W. Matlosz, 77, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, will be Friday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bayonne. He died Monday in St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. Matlosz was an Army veteran of World War II. He was received the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with two Campaign Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Battle Star, and the Meritorious Unit Plaque. Matlosz was a chemical operator for Allied Chemical Corp., Elizabeth, for 22 years, retiring 13 years ago. 

He was a member of F.A. Mackenzie American Legion Post 165, Bayonne. Surviving are his wife, Nellie T.; two sons, Michael Mark and Thomas K.; two daughters, Maureen M. and Debbie D. Kocher; a sister, Jean Jadlowski; a brother, John; and five grandchildren. Dworzanski & Son Funeral Home, Bayonne, is in charge.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just found this blog 9/21/2023, hoping it is still active. My father 1st Sgt of Co B, 734 ROB, and having very hard time finding out much about them. He died in 2000, and told us very little about his time in Europe. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
William Lee “Bill” Ray

Cunningb2 said...

Hey William Please contact me Nancy at militaryrailwayservice@gmail.com I'd love to talk to you about your Dad. Thanks Nancy