Sean Kirst: After man’s death, his WWII service came to life through a scrapbook – November 14th was the first anniversary of the passing of my father, Col. George C. Smolenyak, so when Sean Kirst reached out a few days back for a little sleuthing for this article he said would be published on Sunday, the 14th, it was a no-brainer that I would help out. I consider it a modest tribute – something Dad would have appreciated. Thanks for the invitation, Sean. 🙏

It was clear from an early age that I was destined for a career in genealogy. What gave it away for you?

Just to torment my fellow genealogists 😏

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