Marius W. Christenson

Second Lieutenant Marius W Christenson in uniform head and should photo with USMC insignia

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Stutsman

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Second Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Marines
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    6th Marine Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    2nd Marine Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action on Yetis Island, Tararwa, Kiribati

Biography:

born Wing, NDak 23 Aug 11; resident Stutsman County, NDak; entered USMC Cokato, Minn 11 Feb 41; served Asiatic Pacific and European African Middle Eastern Theaters; KIA 21 Nov 43 Yetis Island, Tararwa, Atoll; buried in family plot at Bethel Cemetery, Wildrose, NDak.