Breske, John, Jr., 1931-
Breske (b.1931) served in the Marine Corps from 1952-1954, and was in Korea from 1952-1953. He was wounded twice on the last day of the war and awarded two purple hearts as well as the Silver Star. After discharge, he attended barber school in Eau Claire (Wisconsin) and operated Breske's Barber Shop in Wausau (Wisconsin). He currently resides in Eland (Wisconsin).
From the description of Oral history interview with John Breske, Jr., [videorecording], 2004. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 679700007
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