Rev Gerald Carr
Treacy, SJ (1883-1964)
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The Rev Gerald
Carr Treacy, SJ, was a rector of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Ignatius,
Rogers Ave and Carroll St, and widely known Jesuit teacher, author and lecturer,
and retreat master at Mount Manresa, Staten Island. Born in Manhattan
on the 26 January
1883, the son of Judge Michael Joseph Treacy and Mary E. Carr. He received his
education at the College of St. Francis Xavier, Manhattan. He entered the Jesuit
order in 1898, and his first assignment was as a teacher at Holy Cross
College. As a scholar, he was one of the first group of young Jesuits when he
came to Brooklyn College, Carroll St in 1908. He taught the senior high
school class for three years. Father Treacy was ordained to the priesthood in
August, 1914, and since then has devoted most of his time to mission work and
to writing. Father Treacy as a scholar was one of the first group of young
Jesuits at Brooklyn Prep in Carroll St near Rogers Ave where he taught from
1908 to 1911. Later in June 1937, he returned as rector of the for a six year
term. After his
ordination in 1914, Father Treacy taught at Boston College, and considered the
most popular, teacher in the history of that institution. Father Treacy is
well known in Brooklyn and has preached at several, of the churches in this
borough. A number of his sermons have appeared on The Brooklyn Eagle's Sermon
Page. He then taught at Fordham University for four years when he was
assigned as superior at the Staten Island retreat house. He was a regular
contributor to 'America' the Jesuit magazine and served as an associate
editor, before becoming president of American Press. In 1917, he was
among the eighteen Catholic priests selected by Cardinal Farley to be
chaplains in the Army, He served with the rank of first lieutenant with the
39th Infantry at Camp Greene Charlotte NC and Camp Mills NY. On January 20,
1919, the Reverend Gerald Treacy, chaplain to the Thirty-Ninth United States
Infantry, gave a speech at Boston College High School arguing that the
participation of hundreds of thousands of Irish men in the war had earned
Ireland the right to self-determination. Treacy also referred to the recent
Sinn Féin victory at the December 1918 elections in Ireland, which, he said,
made Ireland's desire for self-determination "clear to the world". On December 22,
1919, James O'Mara wrote to the Reverend Gerald Treacy of Boston College,
asking him for “the names of men of standing who would interest themselves in
the issue of the first loan of the Republic of Ireland—men who for some
reason or other have not taken any active part in Irish affairs in the past [James
O'Mara to the Rev. Gerald Treacy, December 22, 1919, NLI JOMP 21,547] In December 1930,
he went to Mount Manresa-on-the-Severn, Md., until the following June, when
he was named procurator at St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. From there
he went to Fordham as minister and vice president for a year before been
appointed as head of Brooklyn Prep in 1937. Father Treacy was
appointed rector of the Church of Our Lady of Martyrs Tertianship Ayresville
N.Y. in 1943, where he served until named vice-rector of Campion Hall
headquarters of the staff of 'America' the Jesuit magazine. Father Treacy
observed his golden jubilee of his entrance into the Society of Jesus in
1948. He died on 30
December 1946 and was buried in the cemetery of the Culinary Institute of
America Grounds, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York. Gerald Carr Treacy, 1883-1964 b. New York Rev Gerald C. Treacy,
S.J. on August 15 1898 became a member of the Society of Jesus. Ordained 28th
June 1914 NYC. born January 26 1883. Brother Edgar J Treacy, Cedarhurst, NY. Jesuit Archives
Treacy, G.C. 30.078 TREACY Geraldus C
•• n 26.1. 1883 New York; i 14.8,1898; 0 28. 6,1914; gr 2.2.1918. +
30.12.1964 Poughkeepsie. P NEb. The school of
Christ (1926) After death what?
(1927) Ten commandment
series (1939) Sex - sacred and
sinful (1941) Loyola, the
soldier saint (1942) Stories of great
saints for children (1942) Cover of: God in
society (1943) God in society
(1943) The last crusade
(1945) http://www.lib.cua.edu/rarebook/taxonomy/term/151 Ref: Father Treacy
Selected For Chaplain in the Army July 25 1917 The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Rev. Gerald C.
Treacy, S.J., will mark his golden Jubilee 13 Aug 1948 The Brooklyn Daily
Eagle http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=148701746 Damien Murray
(2018) Irish Nationalists in Boston: Catholicism and Conflict, 1900-1928. CUA
Press |
Rev Gerald Carr Treacy, SJ
(1883-1964)
July 25 1917 The Brooklyn Daily
Eagle |
Family History
James
Tracey married Cathe
Kinsella 10 Jan 1838 Wit: Edd Gleeson & Ellen Burke. Thurles Parish
James
Tracey/Treacy &
Cathe/Catherine Kinsella
William Tracey b. Oct 1838 Sp. John O'Shea
& Jane Kinsella. Thurles Parish
Michael Joseph Treacy b. 5 Oct 1846 Sp.
John Connell & Catherine Toomy. Thurles Parish
1855 Census - E.D.
2, Ward 18, New York City, New York, New York
Cath M Tracy Head U
30, Ireland, widow, 5 years resident
Mich I [J?] Tracy
Child U 8, Ireland,
5 years resident
William Tracy Child U
15, 5 years, Ireland, resident
Harvey Banny Nephew M 9,
Ireland, 2 years resident
1870 Census - 330
33rd street and second Avenue, New York
Catherine Tracy,
47,
M. Y[J?] Tracy, 22
William Tracy &
Mary Ann Brisnan
Lillie Tracy b. 10
Feb 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1880 Census -
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Andrew Bresnan Self M
62 Ireland, labourer
Mary Bresnan Daughter F
27 New York, United States
John Bresnan Son M
20 New York, United States
Andrew Bresnan Son M
17 New York, United States
Willie Tracey Grandson M 1 New York, United States
Lillie Tracey Granddaughter F 0 New York, United States
Patsey Bresnan Daughter F
14 New York, United States
Maggie Bresnan Daughter F
21 New York, United States
William Tracey Son-in-law M 29 Ireland,
butcher
M. J. Treacy & Mary Carr
MALE Treacy b. 05
May 1879 Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
1880 Census - New
York, New York, New York
Michael J Tracey, Self M 31 b.
Ireland, Coal Dealer
Mary E Tracey, Wife F 30 b. New York, United States
Edgar Tracey, Son M
1 b. New York, United States
Hannah Steward, Other F
30 b. Ireland
Helen Mc Guire, Other F 17 b. Ireland
March 25 1883 New York Daily Tribune
Mr. Thompsons's
[commissioner] Evasive Answer...1882...[Treacy supplied approximately $13,000
of coal]
Michael J. Treacy (34, b. 1849 Ireland) &
Mary Carr (33, b. 1850 New York)
MALE Treacy b. 26
Jan 1883 Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
October 13, 1890
The World
Has Left The
Counties
Michael J. Treacy.
of the Etghteen Asembly district, well known in literary circles, and one of
the original 100 men who founded the County Democracy, resigned from that
organistion last Monday and has been elected a member of the Tammany Central
Association. Mr. Treacy is a powerful orator and will contribute his energies
in behalf of the Tammany candidates.
December 29. 1891
New York Herald.
The following
stenographers were reappointed...Michael J. Treacy...
January 22, 1892
The World
Stenographers'
Extra Copies.
Can These in the
Courts Charge for Transerlpts for Lawyers?
A case that win
Interest court stenographers is down for trial to-day before Judge Lachman in
the sixth District court. The action is brought by Michael J. Treacy,
stenographer In the Essex Market Police Court, against Lawyer Benno Loewy to
recover $48.49. Mr. Treacy claims tbat in a case the lawyer was trying he
furnished to him a transcript ot tbe testimony, In all 24,247 words, payment
tor which was not made.
Lawyer Robert
O'Byrne said yesterday: “I Understand that an effort will be made to have my
client non-suited, on the ground that bis agreement with Lawyer Loewy was an
Illegal contract. The novel position to taken that Mr. Treacy has no right to
charge for the transcript because he took the testimony as official
stenographer under salary paid by the city. As the transcript was made after
regular office hours the reasoning of such a defense is that Mr. Treacy’s whole
time belongs to the tax-payers and citizens generally. If the courts sustain
Lawyer Loewy’s
position it will be
a great saving to the thousands of lawyers who practise in our courts though
the stenographers may possible think it unfair to them.
Stenographer Treacy
said “Mr. Loewy repeatedly urged me to furnish him with the transcript of the
testimony. I have a letter and witnesses to prove that, and I can also prove
that in order to oblige Mr. Loewy both my wife and myself worked until late at
night making the desired copy of testimony it is nonsense to claim that I am
obliged to furnish a free copy of testimony taken in court to any one except
the Judge who tries the case."
1892 Census -
Brooklyn, Ward 06, E.D. 18, Kings, New York
William H Tracy,
56, Ireland, citizen, Produce dealer
Mary Ann Tracy, 35,
N.S.
William J Tracy,
12, N.S.
Lilly Tracy, 11,
N.S.
Andrew J Tracy, 10,
N.S.
George Tracy, 9,
N.S.
Katie Tracy, 8,
N.S.
Maggie Tracy, 7,
N.S.
Jeoacchein Tracy,
6, N.S.
Mary Tracy, 4, N.S.
April 10, 1896 The
New York Times
West Point Cadets
Appointed. Washington, April 9. - Appointments to cadetships at the United
States Military Academy have been secured...with E.J. Treacy, New York City as
an alternate...
May 26 1897 New
York Herald
Treacy.-May 23,
1897. at St. Vincent's Hospital, Catherine M. Treacy, mother of William H. and
M. J. Treacy, aged 80 years. Interment private.
1900 Census -
Borough of Brooklyn, Election District 18 New York City Ward 6, Kings, New York
William H Treacy Head M
59 Ireland, b. Oct 1841, 22 years married, Police Doorman,
emigrated 1848
Mary Ann Treacy Wife F
47 New York, b. July 1853
William J Treacy Son M 22
New York, b. Sept 1878, RR
Conductor
Lilian Treacy Daughter F 18 New
York, b. Feb 1882, Stenographer
Andrew J Treacy Son M 19
New York, b. Feb 1884 RR
Conductor
George Treacy Son M 16
New York, b. April 1885
Katharine Treacy Daughter F
15 New York, b. Sept 1886
Margaret Treacy Daughter F 14 New
York
Joseph Treacy Son M 11 New
York, b. Jan 1889,
Mary Treacy Daughter F 9 New
York, b. Jan 1891
Andrew Daly Nephew M 18 New York
Andrew Daly Nephew M 11 New York
John Brosnan Brother-in-law M 39
New York
Patrick Brosnan Brother-in-law M 33
New York
1900 Census - 216
Borough of Manhattan, Election District 10 New York City Ward 20, New York
Micheal [J] Treary
[Treacy] Head M 51 Ireland, b, Jan 1849, emigrated 1852,
naturalised, Official Stenographer
Mary Caro Treary Wife F
51 New York, b. Aug 1849
Edgar J Treary Son M 21
New York, b. May 1879, law
student
Catherine Carr Sister-in-law F 52
New York, school teacher PS
Anna M Carr Sister-in-law F 42
New York PS teacher
Eugene J Carr Brother-in-law M 40
New York, Agent for cigar firm
Adul Salsburgh Boarder M 25 New York
Leowan Salsburgh Sister [of boarder] F 23 New York
William Garrad Boarder M 45 Scotland
Micheal O Sullivan Boarder M 60
Ireland
June 30, 1900 The
New York Times
E.J. Treacy to go
to West Point
Congressman
Jefferson M. Levy yesterday appointed Edgar J. Treacy of 437 Lexington Avenue
as cadet at the West Point Military academy, he having received the highest
average in a competitive examination with thirteen other young men of the
Thirteenth Congressional District for the appointment.
1901 New York
University
Edgar J. Treacy, A.B.
(St. F.X.) New York City
May 2/3/4, 1902 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Treacy - At her
residence, 72 Union St, on May 1, Mary Ann, nee Rrosnan, wife of William H.
Treacy. aged 48 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited Sunday
May 4, at 2 o'clock P.M. Interment in Hjly Cross Cemetery. May her soul rest in
peace.
January 21, 1903
The Sun
Treacy.-On Monday.
Jan. 19 1903, Mary E. Carr, wife of Michael J. Treacy.
Funeral services
from her late residence, 140 East 43rd Thursday, at 9 A.M.. thence to St.
Stephen's Church in East 28th and where a mass ot requiem will be celebrated.
January 22, 1903
New-York tribune
Treacy— Monday.
January 19. 1903. Mary E. Carr. wife of Michael J. Treacy. Funeral from her
late residence. No. 140 East 43d-st.. Tbursday. at 9 a.m. thence to St.
Stephen's Church. In East 28th-st. where a mass of requiem will be celebrated.
January 25 1903 The
New York Times
Deaths:
Tracy/Treacy - Jan 19 at 140 East Forty-third Street, Mary C. Carr, wife of
Michael J. Tracy/Treacy. [double entry]
Aug 4 1903
Naturalisation of Antonio Dovi
Witness: William H.
Treacy, Police Officer, 72 Union St, Bklyn, NY
1903 - 1906
Military Service
Edgar J Treacy,
enlisted 18 April 1903 New York NY, left 23y11m, lawyer, 14 Cav, Dis Jany 30
1906 Presidio Monterey Cal per letter Sec of War Jan 22 1906
1905 Census -
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
William H Treacy Head M
63y Ireland, policeman
William J Treacy Son M 26y
United States, Labour day
George Treacy Son M 22y
United States, Barkeeper
Catherine Treacy Daughter F 19y United
States
Margarite Treacy Daughter F 18y United
States
Mary Treacy Daughter F 16y United
States
John Brosnan Brother-In-Law M 43y
United States, Street sweeper DSC
Arther Daley Nephew M 22y United
States, Day laborer
Andrew Daley Nephew M 15y United
States
1905 Census -
Manhattan, New York
Michael J Treacy Head M
58y Ireland, Stenographer
Mary E Carr Sister-In-Law F 48y United States
Anna Carr Sister-In-Law F 42y
United States
August 06, 1905
Evening star, Washington & August 18, 1905 The San Francisco call
Will be given
Commissions. Acting upon an opinion by the Judge advocate...twelve enlisted men
who recently passed the examinations for commissions...mentioned in the order
of merit as determined by their examination, are: Corporal Edgar J Treacy,
[troop H] 14th Cavalry... now at Fort Leavenworth [for examination], to be sent
to the Presidio, San Francisco...
December 12, 1906
Evening star. Washington.
Officers
Resignations Accepted...The resignation of Second Lieut Edgar J. Treacy, 5th
Cavalry, has been accepted by the President, to take effect at once, Lieut
Treacy was appointed only last January and is now stationed at Fort Huachuca,
Ariz.
Michael J. Tracy
died 18 Mar 1908 1150 Holbler Tenement 27 Brooklyn Kings New York, 59 years,
Widowed
born 1849 Ireland
(s. of Machael Tracy & Catherine Eafer, both born Ireland)
Buried 20 Mar 1908
Calvary Brooklyn, NY
March 19, 1908 The
New York Herald
Treacy.—On March
18, 1908. at his residence. 1160 De Kalb av Brooklyn, Michael J. Treacy, in the
60th year of his age. Funeral from St. John's Church, Lewis and Willoughhy
ave., on Friday, March 20, at half-past nine A. M. Interment private.
Catherine M. Treacy,
25, b. 1885 US, d. 05 Feb 1910, 573 East 31st St. Brooklyn, Kings, New York,
United States (d. of William Treacy, b. Ireland & Mary A. Brosnan, b.
Ireland) Buried: 5 Feb 1910 Holy Cross Cemetery
Probate of
Catherine M Tracy, daughter of William H Tracy, died 5th February 1910 Kings
New York.
Brothers &
Sisters:
William A Treacy
Andrew J Treacy
George W Treacy
Joguiu Treacy
Lillian M Treacy
Margaret Treacy
Mary A Treacy
1910 Census -
Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York
William H Treacy Head M
68 Ireland, widowed, Immigration Year: 1845
Marion Treacy Daughter F 20 New
York
John Brosnan Brother-in-law M 48
New York
Katy Twitz Housekeeper F 49
Ireland
1910 Census -
Manhattan Ward 15, New York, New York
Edgar J Treacy Head M 31
New York
Helena E Treacy Wife F 32 New Jersey
1910 Census -
Brooklyn College, Ward 24, Kings, New York
Gerald C Treacy Faculty member M 27 New York
William H. Treacy
died 6 Mar 1911 Brooklyn Kings New York, 69 years, Widowed, Patrolman
born 1842 Ireland
(s. of William Treacy & Catharine Kensella, both born Ireland)
Buried 09 Mar 1911
Holy Cross Cemetery
March 7, 1911 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
William H. Treacy.
William H. Treacy, a
Civil War veteran and a retired policeman; died yesterday at his home, 573 East
Thirty-first street. He had formerly lived in the Sixth Ward for 40 years. His
wife, Mary Ann Brosnan, is deceased, and there survive him three daughters,
Marion V., Mrs. Edwin Skoglund and Mrs. James Dore, and four sons, William J.,
Andrew. J.; George W, Joseph H. He was a member of the Church of St. Jerome.
Erected by William
H. Treacy in memory of his beloved wife
Mary Ann Treacy nee
Brosnan died May 1st 1902 aged 48 years a true wife and loving mother
Catherine M. Treacy
died Feb 5th 1910 aged 25 years
William H. Treacy
died March 6, 1911 aged 69 years
James H. Dore Sr
died Aug 29 1959
George W Treacy Sr
died Aug 19 1950
Jean M Treacy died
Nov 2 1971
Margaret Treacy
Dore died Dec 29 1972
Joseph T. Dore died
Oct 3 1984
Requiescant in Pace
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127134661
1913 The College Of
St. Francis Xav1er New York
Treacy, Edgar J.,
A.B.,'99. Lawyer, 170 Broadway, New York City; Woodhaven, Li. I.
1915 Census - New
York, Queens, New York
Edgar J Treacy,
head, 37 years,
1915 Census - New
York, New York
Gerald Treacy, 32
years
12 Sept 1918 Draft
Registration - Nassau County no 4, New York, United States
Edgar Joseph
Treacy, b. 05 May 1879, Uxfind & Rugby Rd, Lawyer, works 80 Maiden Law ???
US US, relative Helen E Treacy
1917 Draft - New
York City no 129, New York
Gerald Carr Treacy,
of 39 W 86 NY, 35 years. born 26 Jan 1883, missionary work, next of kin Edgar J
Treacy (brother) Cedarhurst L Is NY, Tall, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair
1920 Census -
Hempstead, Nassau, New York
Edgar J Treacy Head M 41
New York
Helena E Treacy Wife F 40 New York
Geraldine M Treacy Daughter F 8 New York
Edgar Treacy Son M 6
New York
Norbert C Treacy Son M
2 New York
Anna M Carr Aunt F 65
New York
Nellie Putorak Servant F 25
Poland
1930 Census -
Cedarhurst, Nassau, New York
Edgar J Treacy Head M
51 New York
Helen E Treacy Wife F
53 New Jersey
Geraldine Treacy Daughter F
18 New York
Edgar J Treacy Son M
16 New York
Norbert C Treacy
Son M 12 New York
Sarah Preston Servant F
60 India
1930 Census - Mt
Mauresa Home of Retreat, Richmond, New York
Reverend Jerald
Treacy Head M 49 New York, priest
2 February 1931 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Cedarhurst Youth
Named for West Point
Edgar J. Treacy Jr.
of Cedarhurst, L. I., has been named for conditional cadet appointment to West
Point by Senator Royal S. Copeland, It was announced today by MaJ. Gen. Hanson
E. Ely, commanding the 2d Corps Area.
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8 Dec 1931 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle Edward Treacy
will fill Police Position Cedarhurst L.I. Dec
8- At a meeting of the local board of trusteesa last night, Edward Treacy was
named police judge to fill out the unexpired term of Cortlandt A. Johnson
recently elected county judge. 28 December 1931
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Cedarhurst, LI
Dec 28. Police Judge Edgar Treacy will preside for the first time in the
local court on Wednesday evening Jan 6. |
Judge Edgar J
Treacy, Sr (1879-1958) Judge from 1931
to 1958 |
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Class of 1935 -
United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point,
NY) Edgar Joseph
Treacy, Jr. Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York Senatorial, New York Upholder of Erin'
s supremacy — mocker of the pedantic — composer of ditties— authority on
horseflesh — kingfish of the swimming team — our congenial menace to the
serious-minded, Treco. Brilliant guard-house lawyer and suave master of
subtle ridicule, O'Toole shatters the most fool-proof arguments with the
unanswerable logic of his vigorous "So what?" Wintry evenings
passed pleasantly when, amid the cozy intimacy of barren walls and icy
radiators, the sage of "de clique" expounded with carefree idiocy
his philosophies of life, love, and text-book absurdities. Reconcile this
character with one who possesses unassailable ideals, the soul of a poet and
dreamer, and the masterful ability to lead others . . . (The department
offers no solution to this problem) . . . Corporal (2), Acting Sergeant (1);
Swimming (4-3-2-1), Minor "A" (3-2-1), Captain of Swimming (1);
Rifle Sharpshooter; Pistol Expert. |
Lt. Col. Edgar Treacy, Jr
(1914-1951) |
June 19 1937 The
Brooklyn Daily eagle
The Rev. Gerald C. Treacy,
former vice president of Fordham University, has been appointed head of
Brooklyn Prep , the Jesuit School on Carroll St., near Rogers Ave., and pastor
of the Church of St. Ignatius which adjoins the school.
When the Society of
Jesus established Brooklyn College, In Carroll St. between Rogers and Nostrand
Aves., more than a quarter of a century ago, one of the scholastics who
welcomed the first students was the Rev. Gerald Carr Treacy, S. J. Father
Treacy remained at the school from that time until he was assigned as a
chaplain In the U. S. Army to serve during the World War.
Father Treacy made
many friends In the borough among the student body and through his efforts, the
college reached a notable. position, not only in the educational field but in the
sphere of athletics. His return as rector to Brooklyn Preparatory School and
pastor of the Church of St. Ignatius, adjoining the school, announced
yesterday. Is welcomed by his many friends among the alumni and the old
parishioners of the church.
1940 Census -
Cedarhurst, Hempstead Town, Nassau, New York
Edgar J Treacy Head M
60 New York, Lawyer
Helen E Treacy Wife F
62 New Jersey
Mary G Treacy Daughter F
27 New York
Norbert Treacy Son M
22 New York
1940 Census -
Brooklyn Prep School, Assembly District 11, Brooklyn, Kings, New York,
Gerald C Treacy Head M
57 New York, priest, last residence Philadelphia
22 May 1941 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Suzanne Walker
Plans Military Bridal May 28
A military wedding In
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, D. C, Wednesday will unite Miss Suzanne
Carolyn MacLean Walker, daughter of Commander Hugh MacLean Walker, U. S. N.,
retired, and Capt. Edgar Joseph Treacy Jr., U. S. A., stationed with the
mechanized forces at Camp Pine, N. Y., son of Judge and Mrs. Edgar J. Treacy of
Cedarhurst. The ceremony will be performed at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Gerald C.
Treacy, president of the Brooklyn Preparatory School and uncle of the
prospective bridegroom. A reception will follow at the home of the
bride-elect's grandmother, Mrs. Harrison Howell Dodge, in Washington.
May 29, 1941 The
New York Times.
"Susanne
Walker Bride In Capital; Naval Commander's Daughter Wed In Cathedral To Captain
Edgar Treaty Jr., U.S.A. Escorted By Her Cousin Mrs. Joseph Carey 3d Matron of
Honor -- Reception Held at Mrs. Harrison Dodge's"
1942 Draft
Gerald Carr Treacy,
of 1150 Carroll St, Brooklyn NY
October 7 1943 The
Wave, Rockaway Beach, NY
Legion of Merit
Awarded Lt. Col. Edgar Treacy, Jr
Lieut. Colonel Edgar
J. Treacy, jr., has been awarded the Legion of Merit Medal in recognition of
"exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding
services in the South Pacific."
Word of the award
was received by his wife of 473 Oxford road, Cedarhurst, from Lieut. General M.
E. Harmon, US Army. Lieut. Col. Treacy is the son of Judge and Mrs Edgar J.
Treacy of the above address.
He is 29 years old
and was graduated from West point in 1935. Four years later he was graduated
from the Cavalry School at Fort Riley and from the School of Staff and Command
at Fort Leavenworth Kansas, in 1942.
May 4 1944 The
Wave, Rockaway Beach, NY
Col. Edgar Treacy
Is Awarded Medal
Colonel Edgar
Treacy, jr., of 473 Oxford road, Cedarhurst, son of Police Justice and Mrs. Edgar
Treacy of Cedarhurst, has been awarded the Bronze Star, the War Department
announced.
Colonel Treacy's
medal was awarded for meritorious service at Bougainville, where he directed
construction of an emergency field so that light planes could bring in ammunition
and evacute wounded, before more permanaent fields were established.
April 5, 1944
Madison Wisconsin State Journal
Attack Futile, Jap
Prisoner Warns Pals...Crowded in the pillbox are Col Edgar J Treacy Cedarhurst
N Y...
12 March 1951 The
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Listed as missing
in action are:...Lt. Col. Edgar Joseph Treacy, husband of Mrs. Carolyn Walker
Treacy, 473 Oxford Road, Cedarhurst...
Mar 15, 1951 The
Hinton News
The GIs who
survived the bloody cavalry dash...have petitioned for the reward of the
Congressional Medal of Honor to their battalion commander, Lt Col Edgard J.
Treacy. Ed Treacy, a rifle-toting West point graduated foot soldier, has long
been a hero to enlisted men and officiers alike of the 5th Cavalery Regiment,
3rd Battalion..."Colonel Treacy is the best that America can produce. He
always put the interests of the men first. He never sacrified the life of a
single man by a tactical blundrr or a snap decision. He was the only man in the
battalion who never had a bad word said against him". [His commander
Colonel Crombez cancelled the request].
5th Cavalry
Regiment (United States)
Lt. Colonel Edgar
Joseph Treacy, Jr (January 10 1914-May 31 1951) (USMA class of 1935) [Service
Number: O-0019892] a decorated World War II Veteran and commander of the 3rd
Battalion/5th Cavalry was part of a Task Force of Infantry and tanks to rescue
the 23rd Infantry Regiment (United States) at Chipyong-ni in February 1951;[5] although
the effort was successful, with heavy casualties, ironically Treacy became a
POW and died 31 May 1951. His ABMC memorial record lists his rank as Colonel
and awards as Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit with 3 Oak
Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War Medal,
the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic
of Korea War Service Medal. Spouse Carolyn Walker (1912 - 1977)
Edgar J Treacy d. 3
Jul 1958 Cedarhurst, Hempstead, Nassau, New York; age 79 (b.c. 1879)
Norbert Corcoran
"Dick" Treacy (November 3, 1917 - July 16, 2016)
U.S. Air Force
Colonel, Substitute Teacher
Norbert Corcoran
"Dick" Treacy, retired US Air Force Colonel, died on July 16, 2016 at
the age of 98 of natural causes. He was born on November 3, 1917 in Cedarhurst,
New York to Edgar Joseph and Helena Corcoran Treacy. His last residence was at
Vinson Hall in McLean, Virginia.
In over 31 years of
military service, Colonel Treacy served in a Horse Calvary Squadron and an
Infantry Rifle Company before entering flight training in 1941 and retiring as
an Air Force Jet Pilot in 1969. His last assignment as Commander, USAFE Base
Command, Wiesbaden, Germany was preceded by combat tours in Africa,
China-Burma, and Korea. Peace time duties included instructing at the Army
Command and General Staff School, the Air Force Tactical School, the Air Force
Staff College, as well as command of flying units in Japan, the United States,
and Germany. Among his many decorations are the Legion of Merit, Distinguished
Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and Air Medal.
Following
retirement, Col. Treacy taught extensively as a substitute teacher in the
Arlington County School system where he is remembered with "mixed
emotions" -- his words -- by almost a generation of students as, "The
Colonel." He was a long-time member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church, the
Army Navy Country Club, the Order of Daedalians, and the 14th Air Force
Association.
He was preceded in
death by his beloved parents, brother, Edgar J. Treacy, Jr., sister, Geraldine
T. Haas, and son-in-law, Lance P. Jensen.
His first wife,
Sarah Fowler Treacy, and loving mother of his beloved daughters, Karen and
Maureen, died in 1969. His second wife, Lisa Jansson Treacy, died in 2011.
He is survived by
his devoted daughters, Karen Treacy Jensen (Michael Keller) of Lake Oswego,
Oregon, and Maureen E. Treacy of Arlington, Virginia, grandson, Brigham
Corcoran Jensen (Catherine) of Portland, Oregon, and step-children Warren
Awtrey (Mark Weinrod), Orleans, Massachusetts and Karin A. Akerson (Dan),
McLean, Virginia. He is also survived by six nieces and four nephews.
On December 1, 2016
at 10:45a.m., a Catholic Mass will be said at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel
followed by burial with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
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