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Four of Greg Chapleski's mom's brothers who fought in World War II are pictured here in a clip from a Polish newspaper May 20, 1944. Five of his dad's brothers also fought in the war. All nine of the uncles came home and a grand celebration was held Christmas Eve, 1945. Maternal uncles, from left: Florian Sarnecki, Ted Sarnecki, Ed Sarnecki and Dan Sarnecki.

Four of Greg Chapleski's mom's brothers who fought in World War II are pictured here in a clip from a Polish newspaper May 20, 1944. Five of his dad's brothers also fought in the war. All nine of the uncles came home and a grand celebration was held Christmas Eve, 1945. Maternal uncles, from left: Florian Sarnecki, Ted Sarnecki, Ed Sarnecki and Dan Sarnecki.

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Coeur d'Alene artist was 3 when nine uncles safely came home from WWII
December 25, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene artist was 3 when nine uncles safely came home from WWII

Coeur d'Alene artist was 3 when nine uncles safely came home from WWII

"Uncle" was a strange concept to Greg Chapleski when he was a little boy. As a 3-year-old in 1945, he only really knew aunts and cousins. His uncles were stationed around the globe, fighting in World War II.