Sigmund F. Bajak
Retired naval aviation officer, television executive, writer
Born Sept. 11, 1924, Buffalo (NY), U.S.; son of Frank and Zophia (Dudajek); married Dorothy (Mershon); children: Jennifer, Frank, Benjamin, John.
Education: B.A., Miami University, Oxford (OH), 1949, Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Yale University, New Haven (CT), 1952; Columbia University, New York City, 1970-71; Norwich University, (VT), 1978-79; Hunter College, and New School, New York City, 1980; Ph.D. candidate, University of Warsaw (Poland), 1987-93.
Career: director, NBC News, New York City, 1955-85.
Author: 50 films and video for info. and training, 1950-91; translator (from Polish), Master and Margarita, 1989; article in Wojskowy Przeglad Historyczny, 1991.
Member of: executive vice president, United States Navy (USN) League, New York City; honorary committee member of, Intrepid Museum Society, New York City; Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Pensacola (FL); lector, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Scarsdale (NY); Kosciuszko Foundation; Polish American Congress (P.A.C.)
Honors: educational award, National Press Photographers Association, 1975; Legion of Merit, R. Reagan, President of U.S., 1981.
Served with: United States Naval Reserve (USNR), rear admiral, 1942-84. Independent. Roman Catholic.
Languages: English, Polish, Russian.
Hobbies: home improvement, physical fitness.
Home: 43 Tunstall Rd, Scarsdale NY 10583
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996