Melvin O. Bonlie

Private Melvin O Bonlie grave marker with flowers photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Grand Forks

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    40th Army Air Force Ferrying Squadron
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Greenland
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in the sinking of the USAT Dorchester by German U-223

Biography:

Born Mekinock, NDak 24 Sep 20; resident Grand Forks County, NDak; entered US Army Ft Snelling, Minn 23 Sep 42; served in Greenland; KIA 3 Feb 43, North American Area; buried in Lot 122, Range 13-252, Section 5 at Ness Church, Mekinock, NDak.