Theodore J. Wojnar

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Theodore J. Wojnar
Born (1930-10-21) October 21, 1930 (age 92)
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Coast Guard
Years of service1953–1988 [1]
RankRear Admiral
Unit USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279), USCGC Chincoteague (WAVP-375)
Commands held Coast Guard District 13, US Fleet Yokosuka
Awards Legion of Merit, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Arctic Service Medal

Theodore Joseph Wojnar (born October 21, 1930) is a former Rear Admiral in the United States Coast Guard. [2]

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Biography

Wojnar is a native of Holyoke, Massachusetts. [3] He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Career

Wojnar graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1953. He was then assigned to the USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) and served with the International Ice Patrol.

After serving aboard the USCGC Chincoteague (WAVP-375), Wojnar was stationed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Honolulu, Hawaii. Later, he was given overseas assignments in Yokosuka, Japan and London, England and at Réunion, France.

Wojnar's additional assignments include serving as Chief of the Civil Engineering Division of the Coast Guard before assuming command of Coast Guard District 13 in 1986.

During his career, Wojnar was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon and the Arctic Service Medal.

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References

  1. ↑ "Theodore J. Wojnar". Hall of Valor. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  2. ↑ Who's who in Government. November 1977. ISBN   9780837912035.
  3. ↑ "Rear Admiral Theodore J. Wojnar" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
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