World War II (WWII)
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MIA
MIA
County:
Towner
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Army
Rank:
Private
Regiment / Group / Brigade:
262nd Infantry Regiment
Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
66th Infantry Division
Circumstances:
Died while in MIA status. Killed aboard the Belgian Steamship "Leopoldville", when a German torpedo hit the ship.
Biography:
Memorialized at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and Rolla Cemetery in Rolette County, ND. Received Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's badge, and Army Good Conduct Medal.