Karsten A. Fossum

Technician Fifth Grade Karsten A Fossum grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Griggs

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Technician Fifth Grade
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    377th Field Artillery Battalion
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    101st Airborne Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Normandy, France

Biography:

born Skyberg, Norway 5 Jun 22; resident Griggs County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 29 Dec 42; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; KIA 11 Jun 44 Normandy; buried in Grave 7840, Block 3, Section C Ft Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, Minn.