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Starzynski, Teofil A.

born: April 14, 1878

Physician.

In 1897 organized Nest 8 of Polish Falcons of American, Pittsburgh, Pa. President of district IV of Polish Falcons of America in 1897. In 1898 secretary of Nest 8 and in 1905 president. In 1924 president of the Polish Veterans Association of America, and honorary president of Polish Falcons of America. Considered as "the father" of the Polish Army in United States. Decorated by France, and Poland for his great services toward independence of Poland. In 1939 decorated with the Cross of Merit by the Polish Veterans Association of America. President of the Polish Falcons of America. Address: 97-99 South 18th Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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