Background
Libront, Jan was born on February 11, 1918 in Biesna, Krakow, Poland. Arrived in Canada, 1947, came to the United States, 1963. Son of Jozef and Franciszka (Job) Libront.
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Jan Libront
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Degree in industrial engring, McMaster University of Canberra, 1956. Certified in industrial management, Ontario Department Education, Canada, 1957.
Career
Industrial engineer Columbus McKinnon Ltd., St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, 1952-1954, chief industrial engineer Canada, 1954-1959, assistant general manager Canada, 1959-1962. Project engineer India, Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Tonawanda, New York, 1962-1966. Plant manager Great Lakes Forgings Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, 1966-1968, Kolk Industries, Inc., Cheektowaga, New York, 1968-1970.
Manager technical and professional personnel Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Tonawanda, 1970-1982. High school teacher McKinley High School, Buffalo, since 1984.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Girl Scouts United States, Buffalo, 1982-1985, Erie County Health Center, Buffalo, since 1975. President Polish Air Force Veterans, Buffalo, 1970-1978. Former prime minister Polish Government in Exile.
Served to brigadier general various military organizations, including Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Polish Armed Forces, 1943-1977. Member Polish Arts Club (vice president 1979-1985).
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Connections
Married Bertha T. Zaleski, December 27, 1947. Children: Linda Janet, Carolyn Dianne, John Joseph Anthony.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Virtuti Militari, 1959, Order of The White Eagle, 1983, Polonia Restituta, 1979, all Polish Government in Exile, England, Knight Grand Cross, Knights of Malta, 1983.Decorated Virtuti Militari, 1959, Order of The White Eagle, 1983, Polonia Restituta, 1979, all Polish Government in Exile, England, Knight Grand Cross, Knights of Malta, 1983.