Fred S. Monk, of Avoca, Pennsylvania, was born on December 14, 1946, at The Pittston Hospital. He was a graduate of Northeast High School, Class of 1964, and continued his education at Johnson School of Technology, graduating in 1967 as a machinist. Fred began his career at Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Army. He attained the rank of Sergeant and proudly completed a tour of duty in Vietnam from May of