Talk:Ralph Ignatowski
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[edit] Was Ralph Ignatowski Jewish?
A good article about my cousin Ralph Ignatowski. I am confused about one thing, the reference to him being Jewish. I admire many things about Jews, so I am not upset that people may think he is of that faith. I simply would like to see accuracy in information presented here. Ralph is from a staunch catholic family, and according to a family member that knew him as a child, he followed that faith along with an uncle and cousin who were catholic priests. I realize he may have expressed an interest in becomming a jew after leaving home to join the marines, I would then ask why there is a cross on his tombstone which I visited Nov. 29,2006.209.244.187.91 23:24, 2 December 2006 (UTC) Jim K.
- I have attempted to remove the reference to R. Ignatowski being Jewish; article has been edited. Kguirnela 07:20, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
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- Thanks for the correction to the article, I plan to continue search about Ralph to verify and expand information about him and his family. He was born in Milwaukee WI, I wonder why he is now buried and apparently has family in Rock Island, IL. 63.215.29.206 19:41, 3 December 2006 (UTC)Jim K. plgrims@aol.com
I was the individual who originally wrote this article. I found the information about his alleged Jewish roots in a book called "Semper Chai", which is listed at the bottom among the references. If I was mistaken, I apologize.
Mister Jinxy 00:11, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
As PFC Ignatowski's headstone bears a cross, and as that headstone was issued by the government, it would seem to be that he declared himself a Christian of some type (ie - Catholic, Protestant, ect...) when he entered the Marines. If he thought of himself as Jewish, so be it. The government would consider him Catholic or whatever as according to the paperwork. ```` —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.75.232.152 (talk • contribs)
[edit] Ralph Ignatowski - Jewish?
I'm a nephew of Ralph, my father Alvin was Ralph's brother. I'm only writing to correct the statement that Uncle Ralph was Jewish. He was, like the rest of his brothers and sisters, raised Catholic. I'm not exactly sure why Uncle Ralph was never brought back to Milwaukee, but I suspect at the time everyone felt he would be want to be with his fellow soliders in Rock Island. As far as I know, we have no relatives in Rock Island. All of Uncle Ralph's brothers and sisters never left the Milwaukee area. -- James Ignatowski —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.135.224.22 (talk) 22:37, 30 January 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Ralph Ignatowski medal/ribbon update
My name is Don Bitler and my wife Judy is the niece of Ralph Ignatowski. Her mother Julia Heyer was Ralph's sister. I have written to the navy department and received an update on Ralph's medals and ribbons. He was awarded the purple Heart medal and star for his wound and death. He also earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the American Campaign Medal and a combat star on the AP campaign Medal. I am trying to get him the POW medal as he was captured and was a POW for up to three days. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.209.30.119 (talk) 00:00, 16 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] National Archives Record for Private Ralph A. Ignatowski
I don't know how to use wikipedia, but for what it is worth - i am a researcher for WWII MIAs/KIAs. I came across Private Ralph A Ignatowski's case in the National Archives and decided to try and find his family to let them know that I found this file. Not sure if you want to see the contents, but as a former Marine, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family sacrificed a great deal for this country and I am honored to "meet" you. Zolameda (talk) 21:02, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
