Louis J. Des Forges

Private Louis J Des Forges grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Benson

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Marines
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Engagements/Battles:
    Battle of Iwo Jima
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action on Iwo Jima, Volcano Island

Biography:

born Stanley, NDak 14 Jun 24; resident Benson County, NDak; entered USMC Mpls, Minn 11 Oct 43; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 14 Mar 45 Iwo Jima, Volcano Island; buried in Plot 23, Row 3, Grave 1, Section 1, St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Leeds, NDak.