Biography
Tsanakas, John. (Giannis Tsanakis; Tsanakas, George); b. Volos, Greece; Greek American; Single; Seaman; CP 1926; Domicile NYC; 31 years old; Sailed July 7, 1937 aboard the Queen Mary; Arrived in Spain on July 24, 1937; XV BDE, Lincoln-Washington BN, Commander Co. 3 (Co. 2); Lincoln-Washington BN; Rank Tieniente; Reported MIA Retreats with note "visto en Tortosa” (“seen in Tortosa”).
Sources: Sail; Cadre; XV BDE, BN 58 Retreats; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 1004, ll. 29, ver arch gen amer; Greek.
Sources: Sail; Cadre; XV BDE, BN 58 Retreats; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 1004, ll. 29, ver arch gen amer; Greek.