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Van Mourik, Peter F.
Peter F. Van Mourik U.S. Navy WWII
Peter F. Van Mourik U.S. Navy WWII
  
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Date of Birth: 8/1/1923
Died On: 4/4/2002
Street Address: 360 Park Avenue
Service Number: 2240438
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy - Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida


Veteran Code: USN-281


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Peter Frank Van Mourik

Peter Frank Van Mourik was born on August 1, 1923, in Orange, New Jersey, to Margaret Regina Carew and Frank Kornelis Van Mourik. In Rye his family lived at 360 Park Avenue.

Peter enlisted January 9, 1941 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in Pensacola, FL and later Norfolk, VA as an AM2c and his service number was 224 04 38. (SEE MUSTER ROLLS)

Peter F. Van Mourik Promoted
Peter F. Van Mourik son of Frank Van Mourik of 360 Park Avenue, Rye, has been advanced to the rating of aviation metalsmith, second class, at the Naval Air Training Center, Pensacola, FL according the public relations office of that station. He is now on duty with a ground crew of one of the flying squadrons stationed there.
PAGE TWO THE RYE CHRONICLE Friday, February 26, 1943

During World War II, the abbreviation AM2c (often shortened to AM2) stood for Aviation Metalsmith Second Class. It was a petty officer rating, equivalent to a Petty Officer Second Class. Aviation Metalsmiths were responsible for maintaining and repairing the metal structures of aircraft, including fuselages, wings, and flight surfaces. They also worked on hydraulic systems, landing gear, and self-sealing fuel tanks.

Peter was honorably discharged August 21,1946 and joined the Naval reserves the next day. He would continue in metal work for the rest of his life.

He married Shirley E. (Holmes) in Norfolk, Va., on Dec. 31, 1949 and they had two children. The marriage ended in divorce in 1961. He then married Irene Lillian Bosmeny September 11, 1985 in Lee, FL.

Peter Frank Van Mourik died on April 4, 2002, in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 78. He was cremated and ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of Sanibel Island, Florida.
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