Philip J. Zink Explained

Philip J. Zink (October 23, 1870  - February 2, 1944) was an American politician and military officer.

Born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Zink served in the Wisconsin National Guard and was in the Spanish - American War, the Mexican Border Campaign, and World War I.^{[1] [2]} His rank was lieutenant colonel. Zink was a woolen weaver. He served on the school board and on the Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission. In 1927, Zink served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat.^[3] Zink died at the Wood, Wisconsin veterans hospital in Milwaukee.^{[1] [2] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: Col. Philip Zink Dies in Hospital . Wisconsin State Journal . February 3, 1944 . Madison, WI . 9 . . April 27, 2021.
2. News: Col. Philip Zink Dies, 32nd Veteran . The Capital Times . February 2, 1944 . Madison, WI . 17 . . April 28, 2021.
3. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1927, Biographical Sketch of Philip J. Zink, p. 695.
4. Death Claims Col. Philip J. Zink, Beaver Dam Argus, February 3, 1944, p. 1.