World War II
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Fallen
Fallen
County:
Nelson
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Marines
Rank:
Private
Listed on/in the:
Register of North Dakota Veterans World War II 1941-1945 and Korean Conflict 1950-1953, published 1968
Major Battle/Theatre:
Asiatic Pacific Theater
Engagements/Battles:
Battle of Iwo Jima
Medals and Honors:
Circumstances:
Killed in action in Iwo Jima
Biography:
born Springfield, Minn 15 Sep 22; resident Nelson County, NDak; entered USMC Mpls, Minn 24 Jun 44; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 14 Mar 45 Iowa Jima; buried in Grave 4295, Section B, Ft Snelling
National Cemetery, Mpls, Minn.