Byron J. Bohrer

Private Byron J Bohrer photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Burleigh

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    317th Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    80th Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Germany

Biography:

Byron J Bohrer was born in Manhaven, Burleigh County, North Dakota on September 5, 1921. He entered AUS Burleigh County, North Dakota on July 18, 1944, and enlisting at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theater.  He was killed in action on February 15, 1945, in Germany. He is buried in Block E, Row 11, Lot 23 at St Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck, North Dakota. 

Private Bohrer was serving with the Army in Germany when he was killed February 15, 1945. Prior to entering the Army in July 1944, Private Bohrer was employed by Midwest Motor Express. He took his basic training at Camp McClellan, Alabama, and was sent overseas in December 1944. He received the Purple Heart. His widow is the former Signe Roswick and his parents are Tobias A. and Margaret Bohrer.

Private Byron J Bohrer grave marker photo

Source: Ancestry/Honor States/Find a Grave