| Duty
Position(s): Sergeant of the Relief Relief: Brief Army History: Units: |
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| Awards
/ Decorations: World War II Victory Medal |
Campaigns: |
Highest Rank:
Corporal (E-4) |
| Home
City / State: New York City, New York |
Date of Birth: |
After the Army:
CPL Sklenar went to work for various New York City government agencies, and after 18
years as a painter he switched careers and worked as a stage carpenter at the
Metropolitan Opera House in NYC, building sets and performing cue dress in
costume on stage. While there he worked on many different types: flying, unit,
wagon cues and clearing scenery fly outs. Frank retired in 1992, after 20
years as an acting stage (right) manager.
After retiring, he began to enjoy sailing, reading and competition shooting.
Family:
Frank is survived by his lovely wife of 46
years, Madeline, and his 5 children
and 8 grandchildren.
Degrees/Schooling:
Certificate of Art and Decoration
Numerous Shooting Awards
Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
Some of the most memorable moments down there are the retirement of General
Dwight D. Eisenhower and the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. I
also learned to ride "Vehicle" with the Caisson platoon.
Buried in Stanhope Union Cemetery, New Jersey
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