Earl E. Tuntland

Seaman First Class Earl E Tuntland grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Grant

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Seaman First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    USS Arizona
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Engagements/Battles:
    Pearl Harbor
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Seaman Tuntland was gravely injured in the Pearl Harbor attacks and died 3 days later of his wounds.

Biography:

born Shields, ND 23 Sep 19; resident Grant County, ND; entered US Navy Mpls, MN 8 Oct 40; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 10 Dec 41 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; buried in Lot 15, Block M, Grave 5, Greenwood Cemetery, Mobridge, SD.