Michael Beresh

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

Tomb Dates

Jan 1937 - Dec 1940

Military Dates

Aug 1943 - Jun 1945

Obituary

Michael Beresh, age 98, of Donora, PA, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Thorpe's New Dawn Personal Care in N. Charleroi, PA.

He was born September 2, 1917 in Donora, PA the son of the late Josef and Anna (Borsch) Beresh.

Michael was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora, the Donora American Legion Ernest Jobes Post #212, the American Croaition Club in Donora and the St. Dominics Mens Club.

Michael served with the U. S. Army 3rd Calvary Division, in the machine gun troop from 1937 thru 1940. During this time he was one of the first guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During World War II He served in the U.S. Navy as a member of an Armed Guard Crew on the SS John Cropper. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with one bronze star and the World War II Victory Medal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Velma Kerkan Beresh on January 29, 2011; two sisters, Mary Learn and Margaret Bercik; and four brothers, Nicholas, John, Joseph, and Rafael Beresh.

Survivors include his two sons, Michael (Marsha) Beresh of Donora and Paul (Carole) Beresh of VA; two grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Beresh of Donora and Mark (Jenn) Beresh of MO; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Caitlin; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Beresh of Donora; also, several nieces and nephews.

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Units & Campaigns

3rd United States Calvary Regiment
USS John Cropper, US Navy

Awards & Decorations

European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon (w/Bronze Star)
World War II Victory Medal

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