World War II (WWII)

Lloyd Edward Burns was the only son of Ray and Edna (Westensee) Burns. He was born on August 17, 1920 in Lakota, North Dakota. Lloyd labored as a farm worker with his father until he was called into the Army during World War II on August 4, 1942. He received training in Ft Snelling, Minnesota. Serving in the 334th Infantry Regiment as part of the 84th Infantry Division, Lloyd gave his life in service to his country.

born LaMoure, NDak 6 Feb 21; resident Ramsey County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 3 Oct 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 29 May 43 Otter Island; buried in Plot D, Row 015, Grave 12, Section P NE 1/4, Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, NDak.

born Orrin, NDak 27 Oct 16; resident Pierce County, NDak; entered US Army Spokane, Wash 30 Aug 39; served Asiatic Pacific Theater and Korea; died in service 30 Sep 57 at Ft Benning, Ga; buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Orrin, Pierce County, North Dakota

born Bismarck, NDak 4 Jun 21; resident Burleigh County, Nook; entered AUS Bismarck, NDak 10 Feb 41; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 21 Nov 42 Guadalcanal; buried in Row 65, Grave 5 at 1st Marine Division Cemetery, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 

2nd Lieutenant Bruce Buchholz was born on May 20, 1924, in Minot, North Dakota, to Edward J and Iva Buchholz. On May 26, 1942, he was a resident of Ward County, North Dakota, when he entered the US Army Minot. He was killed in action on August 18, 1944, in Kuritola, India. He is buried in plot 3, grave 240, section 7 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Minot, North Dakota.

born Max, NDak 15 Apr 18; resident McLean County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 24 Oct 41; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 8 Jul 44 Saipan Islands; buried in Grave 421-N, Section B-1 at Ft Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, Minn.

born Frazee, Minn 11 Dec 17; resident Ward County, NDak; entered US Army Ft Snelling, Minn 7 Nov 42; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; KIA 1 Apr 44 France; buried in Grave 65-66, Section 1 at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Ky,

born Belcourt, NDak 4 Sep 24; resident Rolette County, NDak; entered US Navy Minot, NDak 25 Mar 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; sep Mpls, Minn 12 Dec 45; GM3; entered USAF Rolette County, Nook 25 Oct 50; served in Japan; KIA 7 Sep 51 Japan; buried in St Ann's Cemetery, Belcourt, NDak

born Mandan, NDak 18 Jan 21; resident Stark County, NDak; entered AUS Dickinson, NDak 10 Feb 41; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 23 Nov 42 South Pacific Area; buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane, Washington.

Lawrence Joseph Broz was born February 15, 1908, at home in Roberts County, South Dakota, to Mary Broz. He lived with his mother, grandparents Jacob and Marie Broz and his Uncle Joe. Lawrence's mother Mary married John Johnson, and had eight more children, two sons and six daughters. Lawrence continued living with his grandparents. He also spent a lot of time with his Aunt Tecla Kutter and her family. After attending Lien Township District Number 2, Lawrence was employed as a truck driver, and also worked for farmers in the area.