Orrin C. Christianson

Technical Sergeant Orrin C Christianson grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

Williston, ND


County:
Williams

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Technical Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    164th Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    Americal Division
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action near the Philippines.

Biography:

Orrin Clarence Christianson was born in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota on April 14, 1915, to Hans and Olga Christianson. He entered the United States Army on February 10, 1941. Technical Sergeant Christianson was killed in action on March 6, 1945, in the Philippines and is buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines, Plot N, Row 10, Grave 150. He received Purple Heart and Bronze Star awards.

Sources: Ancestry/Find a Grave