John Svenningsen

Major John Svenningsen in uniform standing on a sidewalk in front of a building photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Steele

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Major
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

He died in service when the transport on which he was a passenger returning stateside, C-54ASkymaster #41-37292, crashed after takeoff in Accra (present day Ghana).

Biography:

born Luverne, ND 19 Nov 15; resident Steele County, ND; entered AUS March Field, CA 24 Jun 40; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; died in service 26 Jan 44 Accera, Gold Coast, Africa; buried in Section E, Grave 29/30, Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL.