Robert James Antonovich

Lilah Crowe2022-01-04T12:37:55-06:00

Name: Robert James Antonovich
Location of Birth: Taconite, Minnesota
Date of Birth: May 28, 1921
Date of Death: September 30, 1986
Parents: Eli Antonovich and Mary (Musich) Antonovich
High School and Class: 1939 Greenway High School, Coleraine, Minnesota
College:
Highest Rank: EM 2 (Electrician's Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class)
Branch: Navy
Other Branch:
Date Sworn In: September 29, 1942
Place Sworn In: Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date of Discharge: December 24, 1945
Place of Discharge:
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Military Highlights:
WW II Draft Registration Cards – 10/16/1940 – 03/31/1947
State: Minnesota
Name: Robert J. Antonovich
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: May 28, 1921
Birth Place: Taconite, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Calumet, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: February 16, 1942
Employer: S. R. Lynch, Calumet
Weight: 153
Height: 5-7
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Mary Antonovich, mother, Calumet, Itasca, Minnesota, USA

Robert Antonovich served in the submarine division of the U.S. Navy.

Wars Involved:
World War II

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Civilian Life:
Robert Antonovich married Lorraine Hanks in 1947. He previously owned and operated the Idle Hour Pool Hall. He was a retired volunteer fireman; worked for the McKinley Extension of LTV Corporation of mines; and was a member of the Calumet VFW, Lawrence Lake Legion, and United Steel Workers Union.

Robert died in Greenway Township, Itasca County, Minnesota and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Coleraine, Minnesota (Serbian section - Block 54). He is survived by wife Lorraine; sons James and Ronald; daughter Vicki (Robert) Stavig; brother Donald; sister Honey (Ed) Threinen, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Richard and sister Betty Doyle.

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