Michael Kimack, formerly of Garfield, New Jersey, was born on July 13, 1906 to Mrs. Helen Kimack.
In October of 1933, Michael Kimack began studies at the University of Newark, later Rutgers Newark, pursuing a major in geology. By 1936, Kimack had enrolled in the University of Newark's School of Law, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 1939. Upon graduation, Kimack went to work as a claim agent for the Erie Railroad Company, where he processed injury and property damage claims.
On May 5, 1942, Mr. Kimack entered active duty from the US Naval Reserve, and received a commission as a Lieutenant on August 8, 1943. Fluent in Russian, Lt. Kimack served as a communications officer, training Russian sailors aboard the USS Milwaukee for the Lend-Lease program, and serving as an interpreter at the Yalta Conference in 1945. Lt. Kimack left active duty in October of 1945, having received two Bronze Stars. Upon returning to inactive status, Lt. Kimack returned to his position at the Erie Railroad Company. Michael Kimack died in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1968.
From the guide to the Michael Kimack Papers, 1939-1958, (Rutgers University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.)
