Gordon A. Utke

World War II
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MIA
POW

County:
Barnes

Date of Loss:

Branch of Service:
Army

Rank:
Major

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
31st Infantry Regiment

Listed on/in the:
Register of North Dakota Veterans World War II 1941-1945 and Korean Conflict 1950-1953, published 1968

Medals and Honors:
Silver Star

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status.

Biography:

Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery. Received Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart awards.

From Register of North Dakota Veterans World War II 1941-1945 and Korean Conflict 1950-1953, published 1968:

UTKE, GORDON A. SN 0 374 804; born Cass County, North Dakota 12 Apr 15; resident Cass County, North Dakota; entered AUS Ft Lincoln, Nebraska 5 Jul 39; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 15 Dec 44 POW Luzon, PI; MAJ; remains not recovered.