Kristjan T. Vivatson

Staff Sergeant Kristjan T. Vivatson in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

Garder, ND


County:
Ramsey

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    31st Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    Fifth Bomber Group, Heavy
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Philippine Islands
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status near Papua New Guinea.

Biography:

Born at Gardar, N. D., July 20, 1919. Entered the Air service July 29, 1942 and was radio assistant on a B4 (Liberator) Bomber. Embarked overseas in April 1943 and was posted to Guadalcanal Island. Operating from there his plane was lost on a combat mission over Bougainville Island on Dec. 4, 1943.  Son of Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Vivatson, Svold, N. D.

Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery. Received Purple Heart and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.