Seaman 2nd Class, SAMUEL GENSEL ZYLKS, JR.

Seaman 2nd Class, SAMUEL GENSEL ZYLKS, JR. US Coast Guard Husband of Katie Ethel Zylks, of Zylks, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish, and father of Jerry Lynn Zylks. He was born February 13, 1917, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gensel Zylks. He is also the brother of Seaman Second Class JOHN WALTER ZYLKS, KIA. He attended schools in Rodessa and Vivian. Entering the Coast Guard October 3, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 25. He was sent to Alameda, California, for six weeks’ boot training, then to Seattle, Washington, for further training. On December 25, 1942, he was sent to the United States Marine Hospital in Seattle. After an illness of one month, he received his honorable discharge at the hospital in Seattle February 5, 1943. He trained as repairman and cook in the Coast Guard, but was returned home by his medical discharge prior to engaging in overseas duty.  

 

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1- THE FIGHTING MEN OF LOUISIANA – LOUISIANA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE – 1946