Jack Werner(I)
Born In Vienna, Jack escaped the Nazi takeover of Austria by walking over the Alps into Switzerland arriving in New York in May 1939.
Jack enlisted in the Army in January 1941. He participated in four major campaigns in the Pacific theatre, was discharged from the army on VJ Day 1945 and awarded four battle stars, a Purple Heart and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Jack had a distinguished 38 year career at Werner Textile Management Consultants, serving as its President for 20 years. In his retirement he volunteered as a mentor at the Westchester Chapter of SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives),providing guidance to emerging entrepreneurs for over 15 years.
Jack was known as a voracious reader with insatiable curiosity. He kept detailed diaries throughout his life. Jack was profiled for the History Channel Documentary "World War II in HD"
Jack enlisted in the Army in January 1941. He participated in four major campaigns in the Pacific theatre, was discharged from the army on VJ Day 1945 and awarded four battle stars, a Purple Heart and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Jack had a distinguished 38 year career at Werner Textile Management Consultants, serving as its President for 20 years. In his retirement he volunteered as a mentor at the Westchester Chapter of SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives),providing guidance to emerging entrepreneurs for over 15 years.
Jack was known as a voracious reader with insatiable curiosity. He kept detailed diaries throughout his life. Jack was profiled for the History Channel Documentary "World War II in HD"
