Leon Casimir WallingFlight service manager
Born Plains, PA, June 25, 1920; son Ignacy (born Poland) and Sobczak W. (born Freeland, PA.); married Barbara Mueller; children (previous marriage): Karen Ann, Lee Burren.
Languages: English, Polish, French.
Career: Flight service manager, TWA 38 years. Retired.
Military: U.S. Army Air Corporation, 1942-45, Sergeant.
Member of: Vice president, Polish Genealogy Society California, Friends of Saddleback College Library, Polish American Cultural Network (PACN), Polish American Historical Association (PAHA), Polish American Historical Association (PAHA) Southern California, Polish University Club (PUC), Kosciuszko Foundation.
Honors: Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Victory World War II, American Campaign.
Avocations: world-wide travel, art collector, extended Polish library, stamp-collector, historian.
Resident: Mission Viejo, CA
Polish history and tradition: Encouraged by his mother in early childhood, Lee developed interest and love for Polish history and traditions. Through self education in this fieid, he achieved remarkable knowledge of Polish history and history in general. Travel enabled him to visit libraries, galleries, and museums all over Europe and other parts of the world originating his love for art. He has assembled an impressive library in his home as well as many art works.
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.