Veterans of the Korean War

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ABRAMOVICH: Adrian Patrick
SSGT US Air Force/Korea
Apr 14, 1933 - Jun 2, 2000
P: Walter J. Abramovich/Libbie Romdenne
Enlisted: Nov 14, 1951
Discharged: Nov 13, 1955
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Two Rivers
A/3C Adrian Pat Abramovich has returned to Camp Killmer, N.J., after spending a 27 day leave in Two Rivers with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abramovich, 1312 Hawthorne St.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, June 6, 1952 pg. 2-T
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Our Men In Service
A/3C Adrian P. Abramovich and Robert L. Halverson, AFAN, of Two Rivers are taking advantage of courses offered by the United States Armed Forces Institute while serving with the Armed Forces. Abramovich, 1312 Hawthorne Ave., recently completed a mechanical drawing course, while Halverson, 1508 Washington St., is enrolled in an English course. Abramovich is stationed at fort Belvoir, Va., and Halverson is serving at Jacksonville, Fla.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Two Rivers
A-2/C Adrian P. Abramovich spent a 30 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abramovich, 1312 Hawthorne St., Two Rivers, and left Wednesday for the east coast, form where he will fly to Erding, Germany, where he has been stationed since July. His base is the largest U.S. Air field in Germany and is located 90 miles from the Russian zone.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 22, 1953 pg. 2-M
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Two Rivers
A-1C-A Pat Abramovich has returned to his base at Big Spring, Texas, after spending a 35 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abramovich, of 1312 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 3, 1954 pg. M-19

ALBRECHT: Elmer J
PFC US Army/Korea
Oct 28, 1931 - Sep 6, 1950
P: Jacob Brull/Hilda Meise
Enlisted: Jan 13, 1949
Discharged: Sep 6, 1950/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Private First Class Albrecht was a medic with the Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades near Taegu, South Korea on September 6, 1950. Private First Class Albrecht was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Medical Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 to September 18, 1950. The "Pusan Perimeter", was a 140-mile defensive line around the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. It was one of the first major engagements of the Korean War.
An army of 140,000 UN troops, having been pushed to the brink of defeat, were rallied to make a final stand against the invading North Korean army of 98,000 men. At the end of the battle, each side had over 60,000 casualties of those killed, wounded or captured.
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LOCAL NEWS
Recruit Elmer Albrecht, who recently enlisted in the army, is stationed at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. Elmer, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brull of Two Rivers, left last week for training camp.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 21, 1949 pg. 2
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(excerpt from "Community Enthusiasm Factor in Two Rivers Getting Armory")
..."The dedicatory ceremony impressively got underway with the raising of the American flag over the handsome new armory to the east of the setting, with the 32nd Division Band of Madison playing the "Star Spangled Banner.: John W. Christensen, who served as Master of Ceremonies, cited the significance of the incident, explaining that the flag was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brull of Two Rivers, in memory of their soldier son, Cpl. Elmer Albrecht, who made the supreme sacrifice in Korea."...
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday May 10, 1954 pg. 10-M; Col 2; par 5

ALBRECHT: Vernon R
US Navy/Korea
Oct 20, 1927 - Jan 25, 2006
P: Arthur F. Albrecht/Mathilda F. Nickels
Enlisted: Nov 21, 1950
Discharged: Sep 20, 1954
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Seven Manitowoc county men enlisted in the navy in November and are receiving their recruit training at Great Lakes naval training station, Great Lakes, Ill.
They are James D. Lorrigan of route 2, Reedsville; Francis Johnson of route 2, Two Rivers; Donald E. Schultz of 2021 25th street, Two Rivers; Felix Bushman Jr., of 1110 North 23rd street, Manitowoc; Vernon Albrecht of 1411 Madison street, Manitowoc; Donald Olson of 411 North Ninth street, Manitowoc; and Donald Rathsack of route 3, Manitowoc.
Upon completion of their training the recruits will be assigned either to units of the fleet or to service schools for specialized training.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 11, 1950 pg. M-7

ANDERSON: David L
QM2 US Navy/WWII/Korea/Vietnam
P: Arthur Anderson/Hattie Radtke
Jun 15, 1922 - Jun 29, 1983
Enlisted: Nov 21, 1942
Discharged: Nov 21, 1942
Reenlisted:
Retired from US Navy: 1965
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Two Rivers
David Anderson, quartermaster third class, with the U.S. Navy, has arrived from Philadelphia, Penn., to spend an 18 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 12, 1950 pg. 2-M
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Two Rivers
David Anderson, quartermaster third class, who is stationed aboard the USS Lindenwold at Norfolk, Va., is spending a month with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 1005 Webster St., Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 10, 1951 pg. 8-M
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LOCAL NEWS - Two Rivers
David Anderson of the U.S. Navy, quartermaster first class, who has been stationed in the British West Indies for four months is spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 1005 Webster St., Two Rivers. His next destination is Brooklyn, N.Y. and from there he will be sent to Greenland.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 19, 1953 pg. T-7
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Our Men In Service
David L Anderson, quartermaster 1/C, son of Arthur W. Anderson of 1005 Webster St., Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 27, 1962 pg. M-11

ANHALT: Alfred E
MES2 US Navy/WWII/Korea
May 18, 1927 - Feb 6, 2002
Enlisted: Apr 30, 1945
Discharged: Jul 31, 1946
Reenlisted: Feb 2, 1951
Discharged: Nov 2, 1951
Buried: St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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ARIENS: Millard Rhodes
SN US Navy/Korea
Feb 8, 1932 - Feb 9, 2011

Our Men In Service
Millard Ariens, seaman apprentice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ariens, 2316 13th street, Two Rivers, is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge. He boarded the ship at Bremerton, Wash., where the vessel is undergoing overhaul after returning from 10 months in the Korean combat zone.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 12, 1951 pf. M-7
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Our Men In Service
Three Two Rivers seamen, USN, are returning from Korea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge after serving seven months in Korean waters and the Far East.
They are Daniel W. Duval, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Duval, 1514 Monroe St.; Douglas K. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hoffman, 2033 25th St., and husband of the former Miss Mary L. Gooding, 1915 28th St.; and Millard R. Ariens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ariens, 2316 13th St.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11

ARNDT: Lester C
PFC US Army/Korea
Aug 11, 1930 - Mar 14, 2011
Enlisted: 1952
Discharged: 1954
Buried: Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI

COUNTY YOUTHS IN CAMP
Thirteen Manitowoc County young men, who recently completed their basic training with the Seventh Infantry Division at Camp Roberts, Calif., are shown above as they posed with their company standard. They are Richard Kumbalek, Richard Heinger, Clyde Herzog, all of Manitowoc, Robert Koehler, Two Rivers, and Ronald Rusboldt and Gordon Kopetsky, both of Manitowoc. Back row: Floyd Knitter and Norman Krueger, both of Two Rivers, Dale Blahnik, Manitowoc, Lester Arndt, Kiel, Jerome Dietrich, Reedsville, Don Dedering, Kiel, and Arnold Wanek, Two Rivers. Herzog has been discharged since the picture was taken.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 21, 1952 pg. 1
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Kiel News
Spending a 21 day furlough at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elsie Arndt, is Pfc. Lester Arndt, who arrived from Camp Roberts, Calif., this week.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 22, 1952 pg. 16-M
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Kiel News
Lester Arndt spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Elsie Arndt in Kiel. He is now stationed at Fort Sheridan, Ill., awaiting release from active duty, following service with the U.S. Army in Korea.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, December 23, 1953 pg. M-15

ARTZ: Roger Lewis
SP3 US Army/Korea
Dec 31, 1933 - Mar 17, 1999
Buried: St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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*Note: Our cemetery index shows him buried at St. Anne's.
The US Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 shows he is buried at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum.
Roger Lewis Artz
Service Info.: SP3 US ARMY KOREA
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1933
Death Date: 17 Mar 1999
Cemetery: Knollwood Chapel Masoleum
Cemetery Address: 1500 Highway 310 Manitowoc, WI 54220
"U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006"

Our First Line Of Defense Is The National Guard
Right Arm Of The Infantry - in other parts of the classrooms, specialized groups of men take advantage of the individual instruction offered. In the foreground here (left to right) Instructor Jack Youngchild instructs enlisted men, Cpl. Richard Walters and Sfc. Donald Cochan on an enlarged model of the 30 caliber M2 carbine. In the rear Cpl. Frederick Carbon and Pfc's Roger Artz and Raymond Fischer are working on the model of the 30 caliber machine gun. These large scale models are valuable aids in instruction of nomenclature of basic infantry weapons.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, January 28, 1953 pg. 12-T

ASSMAN: Alvin
PFC US Army/Korea
Sep 1, 1929 - Jul 7, 1990
Enlisted: Nov 30, 1948
Discharged: Jun 5, 1952
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc WI
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BAADER: Willaim Joseph Jr.
US Army Air Corps/WWII/Korea
Jun 9, 1926 - Oct 9, 2007
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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BALZ: Frederic Louis
ME3 US Navy/Korea
Aug 22, 1932 - Sep 25, 2000
Enlisted: Oct 22, 1951
Discharged: Oct 21, 1955
Buried: Schleswig Cemetery, Rockland, Manitowoc WI
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BALZ: Richard Louis
SKG3 US Navy/Korea
Sep 21, 1934 - Oct 15, 2006
Enlisted: Sep 16, 1952
Discharged: Sep 16, 1955
Buried: Schleswig Cemetery, Rockland, Manitowoc WI
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Kiel News
The four young men who took their physical examination for the U.S. Navy at Chicago Monday, left Tuesday to begin their boot training at San Diego, Calif. They are Floyd Henschel, Richard Balz and Kenneth Klauck of Kiel and Jack Hipke of New Holstein.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 22, 1952 pg. 16-M
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Kiel News
Three sailors who have completed their boot training, Floyd Henschel, Richard Balz of Kiel and Richard Hipke of New Holstein, arrived from San Diego, Calif. this week to spend Christmas leaves at their respective homes. They will return to San Diego Dec. 29. Also expected home Dec. 25 is DeWayne Henschel, USN, presently stationed in the naval personnel office at Brooklyn, N.Y. He will spend a holiday leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Henschel
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 26, 1952 pg. 10-M

BARBIEUR: Henry J
US Army/Korea
Jan 8, 1931 - Mar 12, 2005
P: Henry J. Barbieur/Georgiana Schuh

Our Men In Service
Henry J. Barbieur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barbieur Sr., of 2505A Western avenue, Manitowoc, has completed his basic training at Fort Riley, Kas., and is now assigned to the signal school at Fort Monmouth, N.J., where he will attend a 36 weeks radio school, specializing in radio maintenance.
Barbieur enlisted through the Manitowoc recruiting office last June. While at basic training, he was an acting squad leader and commended for his leadership abilities.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1950 pg. 4-T
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JANESVILLE---Henry J. "Hank" Barbieur, Jr., age 74, of 1416 Marquette St., died Sat., March 12, 2005 at his home. He was born on Jan. 8, 1931 in Manitowoc, the son of Henry J. and Georgiana (Schuh) Barbieur. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and has been a Janesville resident since 1955. He married Luella B. Karbon on Aug. 17, 1954 in Waukegan, IL. She preceded him in death on Oct. 1, 2002. Henry and his wife owned and operated the Custom Arrow Archery Lanes for over 30 years until retiring six and one-half years ago. He was a life member of the Janesville Bowman Club and was a lifelong bow hunter and trout fisherman. Henry was a Master Plumber and a 50 year member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the plumbing and pipe fitting industry. He was the Secretary-Treasurer for the Wisconsin Field Archers Association; President of the Janesville Bowmen for 5 years during the construction of their current member property, and served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953, stationed in Paris during the formation of S.H.A.P.E.
He is survived by 3 sons: Joseph (Teri) Barbieur of Janesville, Brian (Jill) Barbieur of Evansville, Kent (Bobbi) Barbieur of West Salem, WI; 2 daughters, Nina (Nick) Vujko of Escondido, CA, and Georgiana (Lynn) Cox of Olive Branch, MS; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 sisters: Georgie (Clem) Reinhart of Ft. Meyers, FL, Betty Strohfeldt of Cato, WI, Gerry (Glenn) Bartelme of Manitowoc, and Sister Mary Barbieur of Oshkosh; 3 brothers-in-law: Elmer (Elaine) Karbon and Rolland (Geneva) Karbon, both of Manitowoc, and Lloyd (Elizabeth) Karbon of Branch, WI; and one sister-in-law, Mable Gadzinski of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wed., March 16, 2005 at SCHNEIDER-APFEL-SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME, 1800 E. Racine St., with Fr. Donn Heiar officiating. Friends may call at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tues.

BARDON: Gilbert Lewis
PFC US Army/Korea
Jan 4, 1929 - Jul 11, 1981
Enlisted: Jan 31, 1947
Discharged: Oct 21, 1949
Reenlisted: Sep 3, 1950
Discharged: Oct 27, 1951
Buried: St. Fidelis Cemetery, Meeme, Manitowoc WI
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BARNES: Donald Wayne
CPL US Army/Korea
Jan 13, 1928 - Feb 2, 1980
Enlisted: May 5, 1951
Discharged: May 5, 1953
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Ten Men Face Pre-Induction
Manitowoc - Ten Manitowoc county men have been ordered to report Wednesday, May 23, for pre-induction physical examinations at Milwaukee.
The group, which comprises the smallest pre-induction quota assigned to the county selective service board here since the Korean War began, will report to the board offices at 901A South Eighth street at 6:30 a.m. The selectees will depart from Milwaukee in a chartered bus at 7 a.m.
Meanwhile, 29 county men were inducted into military service Wednesday, bringing to 167 total drafted thus far this year.
Names of the inductees and their home addresses are as follows:
Manitowoc (17) - Donald W. Barnes... (article continues with remainder of names in their respective townships).
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 12, 1951 pg. M-5
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Our Men In Service
The following army privates have completed a 14 week training cycle with the Sixth armored division at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo: Donald W. Barnes, son of Walter W. Barnes, 604 South 18th street, Manitowoc...(article continues with remainder of privates)
The men are scheduled for assignment to specialist schools or to other units as replacements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 6, 1951 pg. 14-M
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Manitowoc
Pvt. Donald Barnes, son of Walter Barnes Sr., 604 South 18th street, Manitowoc, left Monday for Camp Kilmer, N.J. where he will be assigned to overseas duty. Previously stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., he had spent a 17 day leave at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 10, 1951 pg. 6-M

BARYENBRUCH: Richard Louis
CPL US Army/Korea
Aug 15, 1928 - Oct 9, 2007
Enlisted: Nov 27, 1950
Discharage Date: Nov 13, 1952
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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BASHAW: Roger R
CPL US Army/Korea
Jun 28, 1931 - May 30, 1987
Enlisted: Sep 23, 1952
Discharged: Sep 10, 1954
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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CORRECTION
Erroneous information received by this newspaper from the United States merchant marine academy, Kings Point, Long Island, N.Y. identified cadet midshipman Roger R. Bashaw as Robert R. Bashaw. The error appeared in a story included in the "Our Men In Service" column of this newspaper Thursday. Roger Bashaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bashaw, 1303 South Seventh street, Manitowoc, is currently serving as an officer apprentice on the steamship SS Stella Lykes.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, April 27, 1951 pg. 2-M
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Our Men In Service
Cadet Midshipman Roger R. Bashaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Bashaw, 1303 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, recently returned to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., after completing his sophomore year aboard vessels of the U.S. Merchant Marine. During his seayear, he visited Germany, Denmark, Norway, Japan, Formosa, Dutch East Indies and Brazil aboard ships of the Mississippi and Lyke brothers Steamship Companies. Using the ships' engine rooms as classrooms he was required to complete an intensive sea project on technical and academic subjects associated with his tour. He will be graduated in March, 1954 with concurrent commissions as ensign, United States Naval Reserve, and ensign, United States Maritime Service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, April 15, 1952 pg. 10-M
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LOCAL BRIEFS - Manitowoc
Pvt. Roger Bashaw visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bashaw, 1303 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, during a 30 day furlough from Camp Chaffee, Ark., and was en route Friday to a new duty station in Germany. Before inducted into the U.S. Army, Private Bashaw visited that country, while shipping on the SS Stella Lykes as a student at the merchant Marine Academy, King's Point, N.Y.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 9, 1953 pg. M-15

BECKER: August W
US Army/Korea
Nov 30, 1933 - Dec 12, 1993
Enlisted: Jun 2, 1953
Discharged: Jun 1, 1955
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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BEHRINGER: Robert J.
US Air Force/Korea
b: Dec 13, 1926, Milwaukee
d: Jan 31, 2011, Two Rivers
P: Elmer Behringer/Gertrude Niquette
Our Men In Service
Robert J. Behringer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Behringer of 624 North Ninth street, has been selected for aviation cadet training in the air force, according to Sgt. 1C1 W.J. Stangel, local recruiter.
Behringer, a veteran of two and a half years of naval service, will report for pilot training at Randolph air force base, San Antonio, Texas, the coming Monday. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin the past January.
In order for Behringer to qualify for this appointment it was necessary to meet the high educational standards required by the air force. They included two years of college credits along with passing a rigid physical exam and an appearance before a board of air force officers for final determination.
Behringer's training will consist of flying a T-6 Texan in an all metal trainer; six months training in a single engine F-51 Mustang or a jet powered F-80; and advanced multi-engine training. After completion of the one year training period, he will be commissioned a second lieutenant.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, May 26, 1950 pg. 8

BELBECK: John Henry
M GY SGT US Marine Corps/WWII/Korea/Vietnam
Oct 9, 1926 - Dec 7, 1980
Enlisted: Dec 17, 1943
Discharged: Jul 25, 1969
Buried: Fort Sheridan Cemetery, Highwood, Lake County, IL
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Our Men In Service
Staff Sergeant John H. Belbeck, son of Mrs. Gladys Schroeder, O-4-R, Custerdale, completed a course in the signal school, Fort Monmouth, N.J., on April 3. He is now awaiting assignment to a new station.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, April 10, 1951 pg. 4-T
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Our Men In Service
M/Sgt. John H. Belbeck, son of Mrs. Glenn Schroeder, O-4-R Custerdale, Manitowoc, recently arrived in Korea to serve with the First Marine Division. He has been in the Marines since 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 16, 1953 pg. 4-M
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Local News - Manitowoc
Visiting Mrs. Glen Schroeder of Custerdale for the past 30 days has been her son, M/Sgt. John Belbeck, who arrived from Korea on completion of 14 months of duty with the First Marine Division. The serviceman left Thursday for his new assignment at Camp LeJune, N.C.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 21, 1954 pg. T-9
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Our Men In Service
Master Sgt. John H. Belbeck, son of Mrs. Gladys Schroeder, of 910 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, has returned to the Marine Corps Air Station at El Toro, Calif., with Marine Air Control Squadron No. 8, which was airlifted from Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, by the Marine Air Transport Service, recently, after a year's tour in the Far East.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 1, 1965 pg. T-7

BENESCH: John Joseph
US Navy/Korea
Jan 4, 1931 - Aug 8, 1994
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Local News - Two Rivers
John Benesch, son of Mrs. Rose Benesch, 1823 21st street, Two Rivers, is in training at the Great Lakes, Ill. naval training station, after having enlisted in the U.S. navy and passing his physical examination at Chicago. He previously was an employe of the Paragon Electric Company in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 18, 1951 pg. 2-M
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Local News - Two Rivers
John Benesch, F.N. has arrived from the White Sands Proving Grounds at La Cruces, N.M. and is spending a leave with his mother, Mrs. Rose Benesch, 1823 21st street, Two Rivers. On Feb. 5 he will report for further duty with the U.S. navy at Little Creek, Va.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, January 24, 1953 pg. 2-M
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Local News - Two Rivers
John Benesch, FN, who spent a 12-day leave with his mother, Mrs. Rose Benesch, 1823 21st St., Two Rivers, returned Saturday to Norfolk, Va.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 12, 1954 pg. M-17

BENTHIEN: William A
SGT US Army/Korea
Mar 1, 1932 - May 21, 1951
Enlisted: Jun 24, 1950
Discharged: May 21, 1951/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc WI
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Sergeant Benthien was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Sinch-on-ri, South Korea on May 21, 1951. Sergeant Benthien was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"

BENZINGER: Oscar L
CPL US Army/Korea
Jun 5, 1930 - Nov 3, 2006
P: Oscar J. Benzinger/Helen Sturm
Buried: Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee WI
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Local Briefs
Recruit Oscar Benzinger Jr., is spending a 14-day delay enroute with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benzinger, of route 1, Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 20, 1948
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Mishicot News
C.C. Oscar Benzinger Jr., left for Newburg, N.Y., after spending a four day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benzinger, of route 1, Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, March 28, 1951 pg. T-3
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Our Men In Service
Cpl. Oscar L. Benzinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Benzinger, Rt. 1, Mishicot, was graduated last week from the Signal School at Fort Monmouth, N.J. on completion of schooling and training in the Radar Division. Cpl. Benzinger was graduated from Mishicot High School in 1947
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11
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Milwaukee - Father Oscar "Ben" Benzinger, born June 5, 1930, died Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Camillus Retirement Home, Milwaukee, Wis. He was ordained June 7, 1967. He served as the convent chaplain for Presentation Sisters from 1993 until September 2005. He assisted at Worthmore in Aberdeen and made monthly trips to Fargo and Valley City, N.D., to serve as spiritual director. Mass of Christian Burial is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Milwaukee.
Aberdeen News November 6, 2006.
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Benzinger, Rev. Oscar, S.J. Ordained June 7, 1967. Born to Eternal Life November 3, 2006 at the age of 70 years. Beloved brother of Lillian (Donald) Gerrits, Betty Olsen, Fred Benzinger and Barbara (Leonard) Schiesl. Further remembered by other relatives, friends and Jesuit Brothers.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel November 6, 2006

BENZSCHAWEL: Gerald
US Marines/Korea
Jul 27, 1934 - Jun 20, 2007
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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BENZSHAWEL: Donald Adolph
E3C US Navy/Korea
Aug 24, 1929 - Feb 27, 2001
Enlisted: Dec 1950
Discharged:
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Donald A. Benzshawel, USN, husband of Mrs. Donald Benzshawel, 2406 13th St., Two Rivers, was recently advanced to engineman, third class, aboard the submarine, USS Archerfish, on which he is serving. Benzshawel joined the Navy in December of 1950 and served on the submarine USS Catfish before being assigned to the Archerfish. He is a graduate of Lincoln High School and was employed by the Wisconsin Telephone Co. before entering the Navy.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11
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Our Men In Service
Donald A. Benzshawel, engineman third class, USN, husband of Mrs. Joyce Benzshawel, 2408 13th St., Two Rivers is serving aboard the submarine USS Archerfish at the Naval Base, Key West, Fla. The Archerfish is credited with sinking the largest ship ever sunk by a submarine, the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano, a 50,000 ton ship, in World War II.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, August 11, 1952 pg. M-5

BENZSHAWEL: Richard Raymond
SFC US Army/Korea
Feb 23, 1931 - Sep 11, 1999
Enlisted: Feb 8, 1951
Discharged: Feb 7, 1954
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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BERKOVITZ: James W
CPL US Army/Korea
Aug 5, 1930 - Mar 26, 2003
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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BETHKE: Delbert B
CPL US Army/Korea
May 17, 1929 - Jun 9, 1077
Buried: St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Maple Grove, Manitowoc WI
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Reedsville News
Delbert Bethke has returned to Fort Jackson, S.C., after spending a ten day furlough with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Linnane, route 1, Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, July 10, 1951 pg. T-8

BETTACK: Kenneth E
A/3C US Air Force/Korea
Nov 23, 1934 - May 29, 1979
Enlisted: Jul 23, 1952
Discharged: Jul 13, 1956
Buried: Kiel Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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BEYER: Gary Allen
US Army/Korea
Apr 15, 1932 - Nov 5, 2010
P: Irvin Beyer/Leafy Halverson
Enlisted: Oct 1950
Discharged: 1958

Our Men In Service
Nineteen men enlisted in the army and air force through the Manitowoc recruiting office during October, according to Sgt. 1C1 W.J. Stangel, Manitowoc recruiter. The men who chose the army and are receiving their basic training at Fort Riley, Kas., are:
Gary Beyer of 1016 Buffalo street, Manitowoc;
(article continues with remainder of names)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Gary A. Beyer, 78, formerly from Green Bay, Wis., joined his soul mate in heaven, on Nov. 5, 2010 in Manitowoc, Wis.
Gary was born to the late Irvin and Leafy (Halverson) Beyer on April 15, 1932 in Shawano, Wis. He attended Kewaunee High School, before enrolling in the Army in 1950. He proudly served in the Korean War, and talked often about it. Upon stationed in Korea, he met his soul mate and lifetime partner, Masue (Miki) Irwakiri, in Japan. They were married in Fukouka, Japan on Sept. 17, 1957. While in the military, Gary received many commendations and Awards; Army of Occupation Metal with Japan Clasp, the National Defense Service Metal, the Korean Service Metal with Four Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Metal, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart Award for wounds received in action in Korea on June 6, 1951. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1958. Gary and Miki resided in Manitowoc.
While living in Manitowoc, Gary submitted photo entries to Weyerhaeuser Magazine's Employee Photo Contest in 1960. Gary received First Prize in Scenes and Still-Life, Honorable Mention for Babies and Children, and Award of Recognition.
Gary became employed with the US Postal Services in 1964. He moved his family to Green Bay in 1973. In 1989 Gary had retired from the Postal Service, were he received a Service Award for 32 years of dedicated and honorable service. When he wasn't working, he went fishing, hunting or sat in his garage with the radio on and having a few beers.
Gary was preceded in death by his loving parents, Irvin and Leafy, his soul mate and wife, Masue (Miki), and his doting brother Lynn.
Survivors include his two children and their partners, Michele Beyer, (Robin Neary), Green Bay, and Allen Beyer (Dawn Natzke), De Pere; four grandchildren, Gary Wauters, Jess Wauters, Brett Braunsdorf and Lukas Braunsdorf, Green Bay; two brothers and their spouses, Roger and Denise Beyer, and Neal (Mitz) and Diane Beyer from Manitowoc; and many nieces; nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ravine, 2633 Manitowoc Road. A time of remembrance and reflection will be held at 2 p.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center and Shady Lane Medical and Rehabilitation Center for all their dedication and services performed. What you did for Gary will not be forgotten, and we all appreciate it.
Hansen Family Funeral And Cremation Services, 1644 Lime Kiln, (920) 593-2620.

BIALEK: Richard Edward
SP5 US Army/Korea
Aug 3, 1935 - Sep 17, 1993
Enlisted: Nov 4, 1953
Discharged: Nov 4, 1955
Reenlisted: Apr 30, 1958
Discharged: Apr 26, 1962
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pvt. Richard Bialek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bialek, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, entered service Nov. 4 and is stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. His brother Paul is stationed at Travis Airforce Base, Calif. The two operated a shoe shine parlor before entering service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 7, 1953 pg. 4-T
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Our Men In Service
Army Sp. 5 Richard E. Bialek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bialek of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, whose wife, Sandra, lives on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, was recently assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, June 26, 1959 pg. M-3

BIELY: Lyle
US Army/Korea
Apr 11, 1932 - Feb 4, 1990
P: Charles Biely/Angeline Leiterman
Enlisted: Jan 6, 1949
Discharged: Jun 7, 1952
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Another Manitowoc county soldier on the Korean battle front is Lyle Biely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Biely, Sr., of route 2, Cato. Biely enlisted in the army on Jan. 5, 1949, received his basic training at Camp Breckenridge, Ky., and in March, 1949, was sent to Japan. He departed for Korea last July. His is the brother of Charles V. Biely, who was recently awarded the bronze star for gallantry in Korea action.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 4, 1950 pg. 8-M

BIRRINGER: George W
PVT US Army/Korea
Nov 22, 1928 - May 7, 1963
P: Mathias G. Birringer/Mary Nachtwey
Enlisted: Apr 11, 1950
Discharged: Sep 17, 1953
Reenlisted: Jul 26, 1961
Discharged: May 7, 1963 (struck by automobile in Germany while serving in the US army)
Buried: St. Anne's Cemetery, Francis Creek, Manitowoc WI
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BLAHNIK: Dale
US Army/Korea
Sep 17, 1929 - May 25, 1999 Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida
P: Wencel Blahnik/Emma Flentje

Our Men In Service
The following men from the Manitowoc County area have been assigned to Camp Roberts, Calif., for basic training: Pvts. Ronald F. Rusboldt, Edward J. Carmody, Richard L. Kumbalek, Gordon F. Kopetsky, Clyde W. Herzog, Richard J. Heinzen and Dale Blahnik, all of Manitowoc, and Robert J. Koehler, Arnold L. Wanek and Floyd J. Knitter, all of Two Rivers.
Camp Roberts is a replacement training center for the armed forces.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, March 5, 1952 pg. 4-M
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COUNTY YOUTHS IN CAMP
Thirteen Manitowoc County young men, who recently completed their basic training with the Seventh Infantry Division at Camp Roberts, Calif., are shown above as they posed with their company standard. They are Richard Kumbalek, Richard Heinger, Clyde Herzog, all of Manitowoc, Robert Koehler, Two Rivers, and Ronald Rusboldt and Gordon Kopetsky, both of Manitowoc. Back row: Floyd Knitter and Norman Krueger, both of Two Rivers, Dale Blahnik, Manitowoc, Lester Arndt, Kiel, Jerome Dietrich, Reedsville, Don Dedering, Kiel, and Arnold Wanek, Two Rivers. Herzog has been discharged since the picture was taken.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 21, 1952 pg. 1

BLANKENSHIP: Carlos Scott
SGT US Army/Korea
Feb 8, 1928 - Jan 12, 1999
Enlisted: Dec 24, 1948
Discharged: Apr 8, 1954
Buried: Eaton Union Cemetery, St. Nazianz, Manitowoc WI
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BLASCZYK: Paul Joseph
PFC US Army/Korea
Jan 28, 1932 - July 12, 1951
Enlisted: Oct 23, 1950
Discharged: July 12, 1951/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Private First Class Blasczyk was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Kyo-Dong, North Korea on July 12, 1951. Private First Class Blasczyk was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Two Rivers Social News
Honor Three Young Men at Dancing Party
Three neighbors, who enlisted in the army at the same time and who are now receiving basic training at Camp Pickett, Va., were honored recently at a farewell dance at Timm's hall, Two Rivers.
They include: Randolph Vanne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vanne, 2318 West River street, Two Rivers; and Raymond and Paul Blasczyk, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Blasczyk, 2404 West River street, Two rivers. Randolph and Raymond were employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company and Paul worked at the Metal Ware Corporation in Two Rivers.
Randolph has a brother, Edmund, who is in the reserves and was recalled for active duty. The latter is stationed at Camp Carson, Colo.
Following an evening of dancing, lunch and refreshments were served to: the Messers. and Mmes. Frank Blasczyk, Ed Blasczyk, Ed Symanski, Joseph Piono, the Misses Marge Symanski, Barbara Blasczyk, Lucile Blasczyk and Diana Piono, all of Pulaski.
Randolph Mertens, Lloyd Blasczyk, John Blasczyk, James Blasczyk, Ronald Symanski, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vanne, Mrs. Edmund Vanne, Miss Diane Vanne, Leo Lesperance, Miss Carol Jost, Miss Lucille Larson, William Wier.
Mrs. Josephine Pinger, James Johanani, Raymond Dionne, Paul Blasczyk, Raymond Blasczyk, Daniel Blasczyk, Richard Blasczyk, John Dawidowich, Kenneth Zimmer, donald Schultz.
(Long list of names continues)
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, November 9, 1950 pg. 7-M
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Our Men In Service
Nineteen men enlisted in the army and air force through the Manitowoc recruiting office during October, according to Sgt. 1C1 W.J. Stangel, Manitowoc recruiter. The men who chose the army and are receiving their basic training at Fort Riley, Kas., are:
Paul and Raymond Blasczyk of 2404 West River Drive, Two Rivers;
(article continues with remainder of names)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Army Discloses Death of Two Rivers Youth
Two Rivers - Pfc. Paul J. Blasczyk, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blasczyk, 2402 West River street, was killed in action on the Korean front July 12, the US army's adjutant general's department disclosed early this week.
Pfc. Blasczyk entered the army in October, 1950 and had been in the Korea campaign since March of this year.
The Two Rivers soldier was the 13th Manitowoc county resident to die in the Korean War.
Manitowoc Herald Times August 30, 1951 pg. 2-T
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Stores Are to Close for Blasczyk Rites
Two Rivers - Following custom continued since World War II to pay respects to war dead, all stores in Two Rivers will be closed between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday during the military funeral services for Pfc. Paul J. Blasczyk, 19, who was killed in Korea on July 12. Rites will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 18, 1951 pg. 12-M

BLASCZYK: Raymond John
PFC US Army/Korea
Jun 21, 1929 - Jul 7, 1990
Enlisted: Oct 24, 1950
Discharged: Oct 23, 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Two Rivers Social News
Honor Three Young Men at Dancing Party
Three neighbors, who enlisted in the army at the same time and who are now receiving basic training at Camp Pickett, Va., were honored recently at a farewell dance at Timm's hall, Two Rivers.
They include: Randolph Vanne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vanne, 2318 West River street, Two Rivers; and Raymond and Paul Blasczyk, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Blasczyk, 2404 West River street, Two rivers. Randolph and Raymond were employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company and Paul worked at the Metal Ware Corporation in Two Rivers.
Randolph has a brother, Edmund, who is in the reserves and was recalled for active duty. The latter is stationed at Camp Carson, Colo.
Following an evening of dancing, lunch and refreshments were served to: the Messers. and Mmes. Frank Blasczyk, Ed Blasczyk, Ed Symanski, Joseph Piono, the Misses Marge Symanski, Barbara Blasczyk, Lucile Blasczyk and Diana Piono, all of Pulaski.
Randolph Mertens, Lloyd Blasczyk, John Blasczyk, James Blasczyk, Ronald Symanski, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vanne, Mrs. Edmund Vanne, Miss Diane Vanne, Leo Lesperance, Miss Carol Jost, Miss Lucille Larson, William Wier.
Mrs. Josephine Pinger, James Johanani, Raymond Dionne, Paul Blasczyk, Raymond Blasczyk, Daniel Blasczyk, Richard Blasczyk, John Dawidowich, Kenneth Zimmer, donald Schultz.
(Long list of names continues)
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, November 9, 1950 pg. 7-M
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Our Men In Service
Nineteen men enlisted in the army and air force through the Manitowoc recruiting office during October, according to Sgt. 1C1 W.J. Stangel, Manitowoc recruiter. The men who chose the army and are receiving their basic training at Fort Riley, Kas., are:
Paul and Raymond Blasczyk of 2404 West River Drive, Two Rivers;
(article continues with remainder of names)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. Raymond J. Blasczyk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blasczyk, 2404 W. River St., Two Rivers, is now enrolled as a student in the Antiaircraft and Guided Missiles Branch of the Artillery School at Fort Bliss, Texas. Private Blasczyk will spend eight weeks studying to be an antiaircraft artillery mechanic. He attended vocation school.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, August 22, 1952 pg. M-11

BOLLE: Llewellyn L
PHM3 US Navy/CPL US Army/WWII/Korea
Sep 21, 1925 - Sep 27, 2010
Buried: St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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BONK: Duane Roger
SGT US Marine Corps/Korea
Feb 16, 1933 - Feb 9, 1957
Enlisted: Jan 16, 1953
Discharged: Jan 15, 1956
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Cpl. Duane R. Bonk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph bonk of 905 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, is assigned as an ordinance man with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Korea
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 29, 1954 pg. 4-M
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Our Men In Service
Two Manitowoc Marines, Cpl. Duane R. Bonk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bonk of 905 S. 26th St. and Cpl. William Rheaume Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rheaume of 1407 Michigan Ave., and husband of Mrs. Faith Rheaume of Chelsea, Mass., are serving with Aircraft Group 122 of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Korea.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 14, 1954 pg. 10-M

BOONE: Virgil W
SSG US Army/Korea/Vietnam
Jul 27, 1931 - Jul 23, 1996
P: Frank Boone/Marie Handl
Enlisted: Aug 23, 1949
Discharged: Aug 31, 1969
Buried: Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver CO
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Our Men In Service
Private Virgil Boone is currently stationed at Aberdeen, Md., where he is attending a track vehicle maintenance and repair course.
Private Boone visited his mother, Mrs. Marie Bushman of 823 South 18th street, and friends in Manitowoc in December.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 16, 1950 pg. 9

BOULANGER: Camille Emil
A/1C US Air Force/Korea
Jul 5, 1930 - Feb 2, 2001
Enlisted: Dec 19, 1950
Discharged: Oct 14, 1954
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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BOURIL: John George
US Navy/Korea
Dec 14, 1929 - May 6, 2016
P: George Bouril/Lynda Mally
Enlisted: Oct 1948
Discharged: 1954
Buried: Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago IL
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Our Men In Service
A recent graduate from the aviation electronics technician school at the naval air technical training center, Memphis, Tenn., is John G. Bouril, naval aviation electronics technician, third class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Bouril of 1231 South 14th street.
Bouril is now stationed at North Island naval air station at San Diego, Calif. A graduate of Lincoln high school, Bouril entered the service in October, 1948, and received his recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, February 7, 1950 pg. 5
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Our Men In Service
John G. Bouril, naval aviation electronics technician, has reported to the Pacific fleet air electronics training unit which is based at San Diego, Calif. The unit trains selected groups of officers and men to operate and maintain the electronic equipment used on aircraft. Bouril is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bouril of 1231 South 14th street.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, February 23, 1950 pg. 12
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John George Bouril 1929-2016
John George Bouril, 86, of Rockford, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, in his home. He was born December 14, 1929, in Manitowoc, WI, to George and Lynda Bouril. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and then attended Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated first in his class. He was in the Navy for six years and served in the Korean War. He married Josephine Bifano on June 8, 1957, in Johnstown, PA, and they settled in Rockford. She predeceased him in 1990. He then married Anita Nelson on November 18, 1995; she predeceased him in 2008. John worked as an engineer at Sundstrand for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary, Honor Guard for Pilgrim Virgin Statue, and Mary's Rosary Makers. Survivors include his children, Jacqueline (Jerry) Rudolph of Cherry Valley, Janine (Robert) Schneider of Rockford, Joseph Bouril of Rockford, and Jeffrey (Betsey) Bouril of Rockford; grandchildren, Molly (Sumo) Bhattacharya, Jerry III (Christina) Rudolph, Rebekah Rudolph, Angelica (Joseph) Goral; Katrissa (Marty) Howard, Joe (Mariah) Schneider, Jordan Schneider, Justin (Megan) Schneider, Marissa Schneider, Elissa Schneider; Tony Bouril, Anne Marie Bouril, Tim Bouril; Thomas Bouril, Matthew (Krissy) Bouril, and James Bouril; great-grandchildren, Carter, J.R., and David Rudolph; Joey Goral; Aidan, Liesl, Xavier, Ronan, Blaise, and Cecily Howard; Joseph Schneider, Jr.; sister, Mary Anne Frydach; brothers, Dick and Paul (Karen) Bouril; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Stasko, Jacqueline (Eric) Scholar, and Paulette (Tom) Berret; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, wives, infant daughter, Theresa, sister-in-law, Ramona Bouril, and brothers-in-law, Bill Frydach and Bill Stasko.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Rita Catholic Church, with Rev. John Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. and led by Rev. Steven Lange. Visitation also from 9 - 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials to The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford (4921 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108) or the Poor Clares Monastery (2111 South Main St., Rockford, IL 61102). Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Rockford Register Star May 10, 2016

BRANDL: Gerald
US Army/Korea
Jun 11, 1928 - Oct 22, 2017
P: Anton Brandl/Margaret Bonnell
Enlisted: 1948
Discharged: 1954
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. Gerald Brandl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Brandl of route 1, Manitowoc, recently graduated from the X-ray technician course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is currently stationed at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, N.M.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, May 26, 1950 pg. 8
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Excerpt from his obituary:
"He enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1948 until 1954, he served in Finance and as a Medic at Guam Army Base, and also in Albuquerque and Germany."
Manitowoc Herald Times October 24, 2017

BRAUN: Robert R
US Air Force/Korea
Jan 28, 1931 - Aug 18, 2005
P: Norbert Braun/Freida Zimmermann
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Other Manitowoc county men who have enlisted in the air force through the Manitowoc army and air force recruiting station during the past month are Donald C. Peterson of A-7-R, Custerdale; Robert W. Swoboda of route 2, Manitowoc; Joseph H. Winter of 624A South 26th street, Manitowoc; John T. Hartman of route 3, Manitowoc; Robert R. Braun, of 612 St. Clair street, Manitowoc; Lyle R. Thorison of 835 Summit street, Manitowoc; John R. Becker of 1600 17th street, Two Rivers; and Richard F. Swokowski of 1321 South 19th street, Manitowoc.
These men will undergo eight weeks of basic training before being assigned to a technical school
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 10, 1950 pg. 12-M
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Our Men In Service
Two Manitowoc county men have completed their basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland air force base, San Antonio, Texas.
They are Private Robert Braun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Braun of 612 St. Clair street, Manitowoc, and Pvt. Robert M. Swoboda, son of Charles J. Swoboda of route 2, Manitowoc.
Their training has prepared them for entrance into air force technical training and for assignment in specialized work. The course included a scientific evaluation of their aptitudes for following particular vocations and careers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 6, 1950 pg. M-3
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Our Men In Service
A member of a new class of security patrol air police which recently graduated at Tyndall air force base, Fla., is Pvt. Robert R. Braun, son of Mrs. Norbert Braun of 612 St. Clair street, Manitowoc. Instruction at the school included training in the use of weapons, field exercises, security patrol and other phases of police work that will increase protection of air bases against enemy agents.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M

BRECKENRIDGE: Robert D
CPL US Army/Korea
Sep 25, 1928 - May 22, 1981
P: James Breckenridge/Ella Rusch
Enlisted: Jan 13, 1949
Discharged: Dec 26, 1952
Buried: Highland Memorial Park/Star of Hope Mausoleum, Appleton, Outagamie WI
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Local News
Pvt. Robert Breckenridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Breckenridge, of 2301 Clark street, is spending a 10 day furlough with his parents. He has finished radio school at Camp Gordon, Ga., and will leave for Austria after his furlough.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, December 3, 1949 pg. 2
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Our Men In Service
Private First Class Robert D. Breckenridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Breckenridge, 2301 Clark street, Manitowoc, who is presently serving as a member of the United States occupation forces in Augsburg, Germany, recently represented his unit in a basketball tournament held at Marburg, Germany. A graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln high school, he entered the army in January, 1949, and took his basic training with 101st airborne division at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He later assumed regular duties with that unit and in January, 1950, left the United States for the European command. Breckenridge is serving as a radio operator with the 536th military police service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, April 10, 1951 pg. 4-T
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Local Briefs - Manitowoc
Cpl. Robert Breckenridge is home on a 30 day leave from Augsburg, Germany, where he is a member of the U.S. Military Police. He is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Breckenridge, 2301 Clark Street, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, June 22, 1951 pg. 2-M

BREFCZYNSKI: Edward Joseph
M SGT HHC 60 Inf 9 Inf Div/Korea/Vietnam/ARCOM-PH
Dec 15, 1931 - Feb 10, 1968
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Mrs. Edward Brefczynski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gagnon of 1025 25th St., Two Rivers, and her daughter, Susan, sailed from Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, on the U.S.N.S Up Shur on Wednesday, to join their husband and father, Sgt. Edward Brefczynski, who is stationed with the army in Augsburg, Germany.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, May 3, 1954 pg. M-7
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Widow Receives Medals
Medals were awarded posthumously to the late Sgt. Edward J. Brefczynski of 1924 28th St., Two Rivers, Friday by Lt. Col. John Reeves of St. Norbert College, West DePere. Citations granted the career army man since his death, February 10, near Tan Au, Viet Nam, were the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the President's Citation. The Bronze Star was given the Sergeant for “gallantry” in action dealing the enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Also presented to Mrs. Brefczynski were medals previously awarded to her husband, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal, United States Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign ribbon, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and Good Conduct medal with two bronze loops. Brefczynski was killed while serving with the Ninth Infantry Division during his Second Tour of duty in Vietnam.
Shown accepting the bronze star (photo with story) from Reeves is Brefczynski's widow and children, from left, Steven, 10; Gail, 8; Susan, 15; Mrs. Brefczynski; and Lori, 12.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 10, 1968 Page: 9

BRENNAN: Donald Gerald
SFC US Army/Korea/Vietnam/Persian Gulf
Feb 19, 1935 - Jun 29, 1998
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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BREY: Norbert Edward
SGT US Army/Korea
Sep 26, 1932 - Oct 14, 1988
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. Norbert E. Brey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brey of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, is serving with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea. He entered the service in Dec. 1952. His wife Joan lives at Rt. 2, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, January 14, 1954 pg. 6-M

BRIES: Robert Henry
PO2 US Navy/Korea
Jul 18, 1934 - Feb 14, 2004
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Denmark News
Goes To Korea
Robert Bries, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bries of Rt. 1, is now on his way to Korea. Gerald Bries, another son, who is stationed at Norfolk, Va., is expected to spend a few weeks at home in July.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 12, 1952 pg. 6-T

BRILLIANT: Arthur
US Navy/Korea
Mar 26, 1928 - Aug 26, 2017
P: Arthur Brilliant/Lucille Dugre
Enlisted: Sep 1947
Discharged:
Buried: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois
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Our Men In Service
Arthur Brilliant, navy seaman, of 928 South 11th street, Manitowoc, is serving aboard the destroyer Zellars, one of seven destroyers which recently was assigned to strengthen the forces of the Pacific fleet. A Lincoln high school graduate, Brilliant enlisted in the navy in September, 1947.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Arthur (Art) Brilliant, of Villa Park, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 following a brief illness, at the age of 89.
He was born in Manitowoc, WI, on March 26, 1928, the son of Arthur and Lucille (nee Dugre) Brilliant. After serving in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, he returned to attend college in Texas and expand his horizons. In 1966 Art married Mary Doris.
Arthur had a great love for gardening, and had gardens for over 45 years! Favorites were tomatoes, peppers and herbs. Art was also an avid cook and baker, and shared his talents with many appreciative friends. A diehard fisherman, he loved angling, also hunting and target shooting. Art loved being creative, and made many useful items to suit his needs. He even received a patent on his Pepper Mill design. Musically he loved Jazz and Classical, and everything between. He was a true renaissance man.
Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He will be greatly missed by his sons Fred (Nancy) Becht and Gregory Becht. He is further survived by his sisters Priscilla (Earl) Schroeder of De Pere, WI; and Yvonne Brilliant of Milwaukee, WI. Arthur is predeceased by his wife Mary Doris and sisters Betty Esser of Waukesha, WI and Carol Andrew of Winter Haven, FL.
Arthur will be interred at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Please omit flowers
In lieu of flowers, please go out and enjoy a good meal - and lift a glass in Art's memory.
Memorial Visitation Wednesday August 30, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave. Villa Park, Il. 60181.

BRITZ: Clinton J Sr.
CPL US Army/Korea
Dec 13, 1932 - Feb 10, 2005
Enlisted: Jan 1, 1953
Discharged: Jan 1, 1955
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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BRUCE: LeRoy D
PFC US Army/Korea
Feb 7, 1933 - Apr 10, 1977
Enlisted: Feb 17, 1953
Discharged: Dec 8, 1954
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Local Briefs - Manitowoc
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bruce and daughter in law, Mrs. Leroy Bruce, Manitowoc, motored to Fort Breckenridge, Ky., last Friday to visit with Pvt. Leroy Bruce, who is receiving his basic training in the airborne division. They will return by train Monday night.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 15, 1953 pg. T-7
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. LeRoy Bruce, whose wife, Catherine, lives at 1915 Jackson St., Two Rivers, recently spent a seven day rest and recreation leave at Kobe. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Bruce of 2616 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, is a member of the 512th Engineer Direct Support Company.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 29, 1954 pg. 4-M

BRULL: Donald Richard
PVT US Army/Korea
Apr 12, 1935 - Jun 22, 1995
Enlisted: May 12, 1952
Discharged: May 13, 1955
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Local Briefs - Manitowoc
Bound for Fort Mauri at Honolulu, Hawaii, Monday was Pfc. Donald Brull, after a 21-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brull, 424 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc. Previously in combat training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Private Brull expects to be assigned to Korea or Japan within a short time.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 26, 1953 pg. 2-M
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Local Briefs - Manitowoc
Pfc. Donald Brull returned Sunday to Great Lakes, Ill., from where he left Tuesday for his new assignment in California. Private Brull spent several days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brull, 424 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 3, 1953 pg. 2-T

BRULL: Roger Francis
SP3 US Army/Korea
Sep 12, 1933 - Oct 7, 1989
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Local Briefs - Two Rivers
Pvt. Roger Brull, who had been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., spent a 30-day furlough in Two Rivers with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brull, 1823 13th St., and has reported to New Jersey, from where he expects to be sent overseas to Germany. Another son of the Brulls, Pfc. Vernon Ploeckelman, has been stationed in Korea since June. He received his training at Camp Chaffee, Ark.
Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, October 3, 1953 pg. M-15

BRUNMEIER: George Edward
US Navy/Korea
Oct 17, 1930 - Jan 14, 1992
Enlisted: Jul 23, 1948
Discharged: Jul 22, 1952
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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Cleveland News:
George Brunmeier who is stationed at Great Lakes arrived at his home to spend a 15 day leave.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 22, 1948 pg. 7

BUCK: William James
CPL US Army/Korea
Oct 17, 1927 - Aug 14, 1994
Enlisted: Sep 21, 1950
Discharged: Jun 20, 1952

Local Briefs - Two Rivers
Cpl. William J. Buck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Buck, Two Rivers, who has been in Korea for the past nine months is home on a 30 day furlough. While in Korea he was wounded twice. At the expiration of his furlough he will report to Camp McCoy.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, December 27, 1951 pg. 2-M
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Our Men In Service
Cpl. William James Buck, 2136 34th St., Two Rivers, has recently been returned from Korea and has been assigned to Camp Carson, Colo., for separation from service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11

BUDNIK: Gerald P
PVT US Army/Korea
May 2, 1932 - Nov 5, 2013
P: Alois Budnik/Bessie Swoboda
Buried: Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee WI

Our Men In Service
After completion of their basic training at Fort Riley, Kas., three Manitowoc soldiers spent short leaves at home before beginning an eight week administrative course at Fort Riley.
They are Pvt. Ervin Piechosky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Piechocky of 809 Jackson street; Pvt. George Wier, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Wier of D-4-R Custerdale, and Pvt. Gerald Budnik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Budnik of 620 South 18th street.
After their graduation from administrative school, they will be assigned to clerical duties. All three enlisted through the Manitowoc recruiting office in June.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1950 pg. 4-T
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Gerald P. Budnik, 81, passed away on November 5, 2013, in Milwaukee, WI. He was born in Manitowoc, WI., son of the late Alois and Bessie Swoboda Budnik. He was a 1950 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Gerald was a Korean War Army Veteran. He retired from Honeywell, Milwaukee, where he worked his entire adult life. He was married to the former Janice Armatowski, who preceded him in death on March 5, 2013. Survivors include his children, Larry Budnik of Minneapolis and Judith Sweetman of Milwaukee. Grandchildren, Timothy, Michelle, Nicholas and Joseph, Great grandchildren Brianna and Jacob, Brothers, Jim (Mary) Budnik, Alan (Judy) Budnik both of Manitowoc and Richard (Donna) Budnik, Chilton, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Joseph E. Sass Funeral Home on Friday, November 8th. Military graveside services were held at the Forest Home Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter November 12, 2013

BUEHLER: Kenneth Arno
SP3 US Army/Korea
Jul 16, 1932 - Mar 17, 2005
Enlisted: 1953
Discharged: 1954
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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BURETTA: Victor N
US Army/Korea
Mar 27, 1930 - May 28, 2017
Buried: Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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BUSHMAN: Gerald William
US Army/Korea
Jul 17, 1930 - Oct 21, 1994
P: Felix J. Bushman/Veronica Kautzer
Enlisted: Aug 22, 1951
Discharged: Aug 15, 1953
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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BUSHMAN: Robert F
PVT US Army/Korea
Feb 16, 1930 - Jan 30, 2013
Buried: Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Three St. Nazianz men have enlisted in the navy for four year periods. They are Chester Vogel, Robert F. Bushman and Eugene J. Schnell. They are now undergoing recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 10, 1950 pg. 12-M
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Our Men In Service
Eleven Manitowoc area men have enlisted in the navy and are receiving their recruit training at Great Lakes naval training center, from where they will be assigned to fleet units or to schools. They are:
Robert Bushman of St. Nazianz;
(article continues with remainder of names)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Ten Men Face Pre-Induction
Manitowoc - Ten Manitowoc county men have been ordered to report Wednesday, May 23, for pre-induction physical examinations at Milwaukee.
The group, which comprises the smallest pre-induction quota assigned to the county selective service board here since the Korean War began, will report to the board offices at 901A South Eighth street at 6:30 a.m. The selectees will depart from Milwaukee in a chartered bus at 7 a.m.
Meanwhile, 29 county men were inducted into military service Wednesday, bringing to 167 total drafted thus far this year.
Names of the inductees and their home addresses are as follows:
Manitowoc (17) - Robert F. Bushman... (article continues with remainder of names in their respective townships).
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 12, 1951 pg. M-5
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Our Men In Service
The following army privates have completed a 14 week training cycle with the Sixth armored division at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo: Robert Bushman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bushman, route 1, Manitowoc...(article continues with remainder of privates)
The men are scheduled for assignment to specialist schools or to other units as replacements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 6, 1951 pg. 14-M

BUSS: Donald Gerald
HM3 US Navy/Korea
Sep 23, 1931 - Feb 26, 2014
Enlisted: 1951
Discharged: 1955
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Local Briefs - Two Rivers
Seaman Recruit Donald G. Buss, U.S. Navy, is spending a 14 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss, 1401 S. 11th St., Manitowoc. He is stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 21, 1951 pg. 2-T
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Our Men In Service
Two Manitowoc Navy men, SA Donald G. Buss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss, 1401 S. 11th St., and SA Warren Smejkal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smejkal, 729 S. 20th St., recently completed their training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Young Smejkal is now stationed aboard the destroyer USS Ault at Norfolk, Va.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 25, 1952 pg. M-7
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Gerald Buss Is Birthday Host
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss, 1401 S. 11th street, Manitowoc, entertained July 4th at Cabin No. 1 in Lincoln park in honor of Mr. Buss' birthday, and also the birthday anniversary of Linda Sue Jacob of Madison.
The Buss' son Hospital Apprentice Donald G. Buss, who was graduated from the naval hospital school at Portsmouth, Va., is on leave, and will report to Jacksonville, Fla., at the completion of his leave.
Movies were shown and horseshoes and cards played. Dinner and supper were served to 50 guests.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, July 8, 1952 pg. 8-M
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Local Briefs - Two Rivers
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss, 1401 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, Hn Donald G. Buss, has arrived home from Jacksonville, Fla., for a 10-day leave.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, June 19, 1953 pg. T-9
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Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Beeck of 3709 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Bernice Zimmermann, to HN Donald Buss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss of 1401 S. 11th St., Manitowoc. Upon completion of his leave, HN Buss will report for duty aboard the USS Wasp.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, June 27, 1953 pg. 4-M
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Our Men In Service
Donald G. Buss, hospital corpsman third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss of 1401 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, is serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier Wasp which recently arrived in the Far East for an eight month cruise.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 29, 1954 pg. 4-M

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CADOTTE: Daniel J
A/1C US Air Force/Korea
Jul 1932 - Jun 4, 2003
Enlisted: Feb 8, 1952
Discharged: Feb 7, 1956
Buried: Kiel Public Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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CARMODY: Edward J Jr
MSG US Army/Korea/Vietnam
May 24, 1931 - Aug 24, 1927
Enlisted: Jan 16, 1952
Discharged: Dec 22, 1953
Reenlisted: Apr 30, 1957
Discharged: May 31, 1975
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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CASTLE: Joseph
SGT US Army/Korea
Jul 27, 1928 - Sep 16, 1980
Enlisted: Jul 26, 1951
Discharged: May 29, 1954
Buried: Kiel Public Cemetery, Kiel, Manitwooc WI
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CHERNEY: Richard Allen Jr
US Army/Korea
Jul 12, 1935 - Oct 21, 1990
P: Richard E. Cherney/Viola Mach
Enlisted: Sep 10, 1954
Discharged: Aug 9, 1957
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI

Our Men In Service
Pvt. Richard A. Cherney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Cherney of 1919 Marshall St., Manitowoc, has completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 14, 1954 pg. 10-M

CHERNEY: Richard Ernest
SP3 US Army/Korea
Jun 18, 1913 - Apr 28, 1991
P: Emil Cherney/Julia A. Brouchoud
Enlisted: Nov 18, 1943
Discharged: Dec 18, 1945
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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CHRISTEL: Charles James
US Navy/Korea
Mar 12, 1931 - Dec 25, 2007
P: Alvin Christel/Wilhelmina Pankratz
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Buried: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris TX
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Our Men In Service
Charles J. Christel, navy seaman, operates the cargo winch on the deck of the naval transport Henrico, of which he is a crew member. The Henrico is attached to the amphibious forces in the Pacific fleet. Chirstel is a native of Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 16, 1950 pg. 9
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Our Men In Service
Charles J. Christel, naval seaman of Valders, was aboard an attack cargo ship which was one of the navy vessels of the attack force which assaulted Inchon beaches in Korea in a surprise landing on Sept. 15.
While military targets were under the fire of navy warships and rocket firing aircraft, assault boats from the attack cargo ship swept ashore to discharge troops and supplies on the beaches.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1950 pg. 4-T
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TRINITY - A funeral mass for Charles James Christel Sr., 76, of Trinity was celebrated on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at the St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring with Father Arnel Barrameda as celebrant. Burial followed in the Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
Mr. Christel died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at his 9-C Ranch surrounded by his family.
He was born March 12, 1931, in Valders, Wis., the son of Alvin and Minnie Pankratz Christel. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and saw action during the Inchon Invasion. Mr. Christel was a member of the St. Edward Catholic Church in Springs and was a retired machinist with Reynolds Aluminum Co. in Houston.
Following his retirement, he moved to Trinity where he became a rancher and cattleman.
Mr. Christel was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Mary Christel; an infant son; a daughter, Cheryl Mary Christel Meadors; and two brothers, John Christel and Bob Christel.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, C.J. Christel Jr., Craig Joseph and Gretchen Christel and Chris John Christel; two daughters and their spouses, Cynthia and Gary Baker and Catherine and Greg Hutchins; his beloved friend, Betty Martin; three sisters and their spouses, Elaine and Rocky Verbraker, Mary and Eddie Mallory and Pat and Dave Biasco; a brother, Bill Christel; 11 grandchildren, Pam Christel, Carrin Christel, C.J. Christel III, Christina Christel, Jennifer Baker, Kimberly Baker, Cody Hutchins, Ashley Meadors, Justin Meadors, Clint Christel and Haley Christel; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers included C.J. Christel III, Cody Hutchins, Clint Christel, Justin Meadors, Don T. Martin Jr., Randal Leggett and Hamer Dunlap.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Trinity, P.O. Box 665, Trinity, Texas 75862 or the Trinity County Unit of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 124, Groveton, Texas 75845.
Waller-Thornton Funeral Home of Trinity directed the arrangements.

CLARKE: Robert B
COL US Army/Korea/Vietnam
Dec 9, 1928 - Jul 14, 2016
P: Lennox Barrett Clarke/Lydia Schaper
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Virginia
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Our Men In Service
Two University of Wisconsin ROTC students from the Mishicot area have arrived at Camp Gordon, Ga. to participate in the six weeks Military Police ROTC summer camp training. They are Dan C. Jindra and Robert B. Clarke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11
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CLARKE AT ROTC CAMP
Madison - Robert B. Clarke, 2609 Washington St. Two Rivers, is among 391 University of Wisconsin students who are in training at army camps for six weeks this summer as part of the WU Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program. Clarke is in the military police corps.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 24, 1952 pg. 4-T
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Local Briefs - Two Rivers
1st Lt. and Mrs. Robert B. Clarke left Monday for Charlottesville, Va., where Lt. Clarke will attend a three month course of instruction at the judge advocate generals school at the University of Virginia Law School. Upon his return he will resume his duties as legal assistance officer at Fort Sheridan, Ill. Lt. and Mrs. Clarke spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Clarke of 2609 Washington St., Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 3, 1955 pg. T-7
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Promotion of Clarke Told
Two Rivers - Robert B. Clarke, son of L.B. Clarke of 2609 Washington St., Two Rivers, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel while serving at Headquarters, U.S. Communications Zone, Europe, (COMZ) at Orleans, France.
Lt. Col. Clarke, a lawyer in the army's legal branch, is the command's deputy staff judge advocate and is responsible for providing legal services to all army commands throughout France and parts of Germany. COMZ, often referred to as the army's "Life line to the front line," extends from southwestern France to Bremerhaven, Germany, on the North Sea, providing logistical, communications and administrative support to all U.S. military forces in Europe.
Clarke went to France in July 1965, from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where he attended the Command and General Staff College.
He is a graduate of Washington High School and Ripon College where he received a bachelor of arts degree in history in 1950. In 1954, Clarke received a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and entered the army in March of that year.
Since entering the army, he has served in Puerto Rico and Korea and has been awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
With him in France are his wife, Carol, daughter of Mrs. Katherine S. Patterson of Falls Church, Va., and their daughter, Katherine, 4.
Lt. Col. Clarke is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Assn.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, October 29, 1966 pg. M-3
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LEGION OF MERIT - Lt. Col. Robert B. Clarke recently received the legion of merit for meritorious service in support of ground troops in the Republic of Vietnam. The son of L.B. Clarke of 2609 Washington St., Two Rivers, the colonel was assigned as the staff judge advocate. Third Regional Assistance Command, which is the corps level command for Military Region 3. Maj. Gen. Jack J. Wagstaff commanding general, right, congratulates Col. Clarke. The colonel departed Vietnam July 1 and after a short leave will report as a student to the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Ps.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 14, 1971 pg. 8-T
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Our Men In Service
Army Lt. Col. Robert B. Clarke, son of L.B. Clarke, of 2609 Washington St., Two Rivers, is among 224 senior officers attending the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. The school prepares officers, as well as civilian officials of the federal government, for top level staff and command positions with the Armed Forces. Prior to this assignment, Col. Clarke served a tour of duty in Vietnam with Headquarters, II Field Force. Col Clarke is a graduate of Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin Law School. The colonel and his wife, Carol, reside in quarters at Carlisle Barracks.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 14, 1971 pg. 20-T
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Our Men In Service
Army Col. Robert B. Clarke, son of L.B. Clarke, 2609 Washington St., Two Rivers, has been graduated from the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Col. Clarke, who entered the Army in 1954, was last stationed in Vietnam. He holds three awards of the Legion of Merit, Bronze star medal and the Army commendation medal. He received his A.B. degree in 1946 from the Ripon College and his J.D. degree in 1954 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. His wife, Carol was with him at Carlisle Barracks.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, July 1, 1972 pg. 7
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Colonel Robert B. Clarke, U.S. Army Ret., of Neptune Beach died at his residence on July 14, 2016. Col. Clarke moved to Neptune Beach in 1985, retiring after 31 years of active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. He had served in the Caribbean, Korea, France, Germany, Vietnam, and the United States, and had been awarded the Legion of Merit (with 4 oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal (for service in Vietnam), and numerous other service and campaign decorations.
Originally a native of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Col. Clarke graduated from Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin, with an AB degree in History. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law at Madison. He was also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, The Judge Advocate General's Graduate Course, and the U.S. Army War College.
Col. Clarke was active in community affairs, serving as member and chairman of the Neptune Beach Civil Service Board, Director and Treasurer of the Friends of the Beaches Library, and Director of the Neptune by the Sea Homeowners Association. He had been a long-time Secretary of the Al-Pablo Club of Jacksonville Beach and Friend of Bill W. An avid golfer, he was for many years a member of the Jacksonville Beach Golf Club Senior Men's Association.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne Clarke; daughter, Katherine of Jacksonville; two sisters, Mrs. Charlton (Lydia) Heston of Beverly Hills, CA and Mrs. William (Holly) Nash of Milwaukee, WI. His former wife, Carol passed away in 1997.
Burial, with full military honors, will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, 225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Florida Times-Union, July 20, 2016

COENEN: Emmett Joseph
PVT US Army/Korea
Jul 14, 1929 - Jul 8, 2008
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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COENEN: Kenneth Theodore
US Air Force/Korea
Jan 1, 1932 - Jun 6, 2008
P: Benedict Coenen/Gladys Panure
Enlisted: Jan 9, 1950
Discharged: Sep 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pvt. Alfred N. Olig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olig of route 1, Kiel, and Pvt. Frederick Voss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Voss of route 1, Newton, are among 14 Manitowoc county men who enlisted in the army air force in January and February.
These 14 men are training at Lackland air force base, San Antonio, Texas. Their 13 weeks of basic training there will prepare them for entrance into air force technical training and for assignment in specialized work.
The other trainees are James B. Sweeting, Roland C. Hibbard, Charles H. Maples, Gerald Georgenson, Paul Kerscher, Arthur Zahn, Warren Place. Oliver Russell, Walter Handl of Manitowoc; Matt Muhowski of route 1, Newton; Sylvester Diedrich of route 1, Valders; and Kenneth Coenen of route 2, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 7, 1950 pg. 7

COFFIN: Edward D
US Army/Korea
Jun 16, 1930 - Mar 28, 2014
P: Edward G. Coffin/Marie Klein
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
A participant in the recent landing at Inchon with the first marine division and in the subsequent taking of Kimp air base and the capital city of Seoul in Korea was Pfc. Edward D. Coffin Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coffin Sr., of Manitowoc.
Private Coffin took his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., after which he attended the signal corps radio school at Camp Gordon, Ga. He graduated from the school as a high speed radio technician. Later he was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., and was radio operator aboard the flagship Taconic when it participated in war games near the Virgin Islands.
The Lincoln high school graduate was assigned to the first marine division upon his arrival in Japan in August.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 10, 1950 pg. 12-M
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Excerpt from his obituary...
"After graduating high school, Ed enlisted with the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal, five Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Citation. Following his honorable discharge, Ed received his Associates Degree in teaching from Manitowoc County Normal."
Manitowoc Herald Times April 1, 2014

COHAN: Willaim E
SGT US Army/Korea
Jun 22, 1928 - Dec 30, 1998
Buried: New St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville, Manitowoc WI
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COOKLE: Francis Dean
PFC E-2 US Army/Korea
Jun 29, 1932 - Apr 30, 2009
Enlisted: Jul 7, 1949
Discharged: Sep 10, 1952
Buried: Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Waupaca County WI
Section 1N Row 4 Site 11S
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Francis D Cookle
Race: White
Home State: Wisconsin
Casualty Date: 30 Nov 1950
Casualty Country: North Korea Sector
Casualty Type: Returned to Duty (FECOM)
GrouP: Returned to Duty (FECOM)
Branch: Infantry
Component: USA - RA (Reg Army)
Rank: Private E-2
Pay Grade: Private E-2
Previous Detail: Seriously wounded in action by missile
Disposed Date: 12 May 1951
Organization: In Div - 2nd
Element Sequence: Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Unit #: 0038
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantryman
"U.S., Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957"

COPPERSMITH: Richard Joseph Sr.
US Air Force/Korea
Dec 14, 1931 - Mar 16, 1994
Buried: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Tisch Mills, Manitowoc WI
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CORBEIL: Ivoe Frank
SN US Navy/Korea
Jan 25, 1932 - Jul 3, 1954
Enlisted: Apr 4, 1951
Discharged: Jul 3, 1954/Non-Hostile Death/drowned in California
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Enlisted in the Navy. Served during the Korean War. Corbeil had the rank of Enlisted. Occupation or specialty was Seaman.
During the Korean War, Seaman Corbeil was assigned to a Naval unit in the United States. On July 3, 1954 he accidentally drowned in Santa Monica, California.
Listed are some of the awards and medals that Enlisted Corbeil either received or may have been qualified for. This is probably not a complete accounting. There may be other awards received we do not have records of.
Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal
"Korean War : Archive of American Gold Star Casualties; www.honorstates.org"

CORNELL: Allen Leon
BM1 US Coast Guard/BMG1 US Navy/WWII/Korea
Jun 30, 1921 - Mar 27, 2009
Enlisted: Jan 15, 1951
Discharged: Apr 18, 1952
Buried: Kassa Cemetery, Cleveland, Manitowoc WI
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(excerpt from his obituary)
"In 1941 Allen enlisted in the United States Coast Guard with the rank of BM1 due to his great knowledge of boats and water. He spent his time patrolling in the Atlantic for German U-Boats. With no USCG reserve in the area, he enlisted in the Naval Reserve and in 1951, was called to active duty due to the Korean Conflict. His first assignment was to put the BB64 (the Battleship Wisconsin) into commission. He was in charge of the aft deck, which contained the big guns, and the helicopter pad.
On December 22, 1951, he married Audrey Jacobi of Cleveland at St. John's /St. Peter's Catholic Church in Cleveland."

COTE: Allan F
SP5 US Army/Korea
May 31, 1935 - Dec 13, 1999
Enlisted: Mar 3, 1954
Discharged: Aug 2, 1957
Reenlisted: Sep 16, 1957
Discharged: Sep 13, 1963
Buried: St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Cleveland, Manitowoc WI
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CRETTON: Donald Jerome
CT2 US Navy/Korea
Jul 12, 1935 - Sep 4, 1994
Enlisted: Jun 10, 1953
Discharged: Jun 22, 1956
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc WI
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CURRIE: Caird
CPL US Army/Korea
Feb 12, 1932 - May 13, 2001
Enlisted: Feb 28, 1951
Discharged: Feb 27, 1954
Buried: Ucker Cemetery, Schleswig, Manitowoc WI
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CZECHANSKI: Alvin J
E4 US Marine Corps/Korea
Sep 7, 1928 - Jun 12, 2013
Enlisted: Dec 1951
Discharged: Dec 1953
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Two Manitowoc area servicemen are currently participating in military maneuvers with Marine Aircraft Grou-24 in the Caribbean Sea. They are Pfc. Alvin J. Czechanski, whose wife, Lorraine, lives at 1005 N. 21st St., Manitowoc and Pfc. Charles W. Schuh of Cato.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11

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DALY: William Spencer
DC3 US Coast Guard/Korea
May 13, 1931 - Oct 27, 2000
Enlisted: May 31, 1949
Discharged: Jun 10, 1952
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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DAVIS: John Robert
SSGT US Air Force/WW II/Korea/Vietnam/
Aug 29 1910 - Nov 22, 1975
Served 23 years retiring in 1965
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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DEDERING: Donald R
SSGT US Army/Korea
Aug 26, 1931 - Mar 20, 2015
Enlisted: 1954
Discharged: 1960
Buried: Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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(Excerpt from his obituary)
"Don was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 33rd Infantry Division as Staff Sargeant during the Korean Conflict from 1952 until 1954. He continued his service with the Army Reserve until his discharge in 1960."
Sheboygan Press Mar. 24, 2015
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COUNTY YOUTHS IN CAMP
Thirteen Manitowoc County young men, who recently completed their basic training with the Seventh Infantry Division at Camp Roberts, Calif., are shown above as they posed with their company standard. They are Richard Kumbalek, Richard Heinger, Clyde Herzog, all of Manitowoc, Robert Koehler, Two Rivers, and Ronald Rusboldt and Gordon Kopetsky, both of Manitowoc. Back row: Floyd Knitter and Norman Krueger, both of Two Rivers, Dale Blahnik, Manitowoc, Lester Arndt, Kiel, Jerome Dietrich, Reedsville, Don Dedering, Kiel, and Arnold Wanek, Two Rivers. Herzog has been discharged since the picture was taken.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 21, 1952 pg. 1

DEHNE: Emil Charles
SSG US Army/WW II/Korea/Vietnam
Apr 13, 1928 - Feb 5, 1975
Enlisted: Nov 9, 1945
Discharged: Oct 28, 1971/Retired
Buried: St. John Reformed Church Cemetery, Centerville, Manitowoc WI
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He entered the U.S. military service Nov. 9, 1945, serving in the U.S. Navy and .S. Army for a total of 22 years, retiring Oc.t 28, 1971. He was an honor graduate of the U.S. Army Engineer Ordnance School and served three tours of duty both in Korea and Vietnam, attaining the rank of sergeant E7.
His decorations included the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign medals, the Korean Service and Campaign medals and U.N. Service Medal.
"Excerpt from his obituary; Herald Times Reporter Feb 6, 1975 pg. 18"
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LOCAL BRIEFS:
Emil Charles Dehne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dehne, left today for Fort Breckenridge, Ky., where he will begin training with the army.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 10, 1948 pg. 14

DEJA: Donald Arthur
US Army/Korea
Mar 7, 1930 - Jun 3, 2005
Enlisted: May 9, 1951
Discharged: Apr 23, 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Ten Men Face Pre-Induction
Manitowoc - Ten Manitowoc county men have been ordered to report Wednesday, May 23, for pre-induction physical examinations at Milwaukee.
The group, which comprises the smallest pre-induction quota assigned to the county selective service board here since the Korean War began, will report to the board offices at 901A South Eighth street at 6:30 a.m. The selectees will depart from Milwaukee in a chartered bus at 7 a.m.
Meanwhile, 29 county men were inducted into military service Wednesday, bringing to 167 total drafted thus far this year.
Names of the inductees and their home addresses are as follows:
Two Rivers (4) - Donald A. Deja... (article continues with remainder of names in their respective townships).
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 12, 1951 pg. M-5
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Our Men In Service
The following army privates have completed a 14 week training cycle with the Sixth armored division at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo: Donald A. Deja, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Deja, 2215 Forest Avenue, Two Rivers...(article continues with remainder of privates)
The men are scheduled for assignment to specialist schools or to other units as replacements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 6, 1951 pg. 14-M

DELSMAN: Kathleeen Mary
2DLT US Army/Korea
Apr 11, 1928 - Sep 11, 1974
Enlisted: Apr 16, 1951
Discharged: Jul 18, 1958
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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DEPREY: Virgil Joseph
SSGT US Air Force/Korea
Oct 7, 1930 - Oct 7, 2002
P: John Reuther/Christine Deprey
Enlisted: Jun 17, 1950
Discharged: Sep 1, 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. Virgil DePrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Feller of 2222 13th street, Two Rivers, has completed his basic air force training at Lackland air force base, Texas, and has been transferred to Fort Belvoir, Va.
DePrey will be stationed at the Virginia station for 14 weeks while taking courses in maintenance and repair of construction equipment. Upon completion of the courses he will be assigned to an air force base.
The Two Rivers soldier, a graduate of Washington high school, enlisted in the air force in June.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 14, 1950 Section Two pg. 1

DETJEN: William
US Navy/Korea
Jan 14, 1928 - Dec 28, 2012
P: Erich A. Detjen/Edna Borchart
Enlisted: 1945
Discharged: 1971
Buried: Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
William Detjen of route 3, Manitowoc, recently reenlisted in the navy and was transferred to the nearest receiving station for further assignment to duty.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 11, 1950 pg. M-7
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Excerpt from his obituary:
"He attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 before graduating. He later returned to studies and graduated in 1946, while serving in the Navy. His service to his country spanned 26 years. Upon retirement from the U.S. Navy, Bill began working at the Brillion Iron Works..."
Brillion News December 28, 2012

DHEIN: Edward John
PVT US Army/Korea
Sep 8, 1931 - Nov 9, 2002
P: Joseph Dhein/Clara M. Miller
Enlisted: Oct 26, 1948
Discharged: Jul 7, 1950
Buried: St. Johannes Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, Manitowoc WI
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Cleveland News
HOME ON FURLOUGH
Cleveland - Pfc. Edward J. Dhein has arrived home to spend a 15 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dhein Sr., and other relatives and friends. Pfc. Dhein was stationed in Stranburg, Bavaria Germany, for one and one half years, and while there, had the opportunity to visit with the mother of a local man, John Koerber, with whom he also enjoyed a three day Christmas vacation. He also called on Mr. Koerber's two sisters, Mrs. Alfons Renker and Mrs. Conrad Brann who live in Hollendorf.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 19, 1950 pg. 6

DIETRICH: Jerome E
US Army/Korea
Jun 27, 1931 - Nov 18, 2010
P: Arthur Dietrich/Clara Bogenschutz
Enlisted: Jan 16, 1952
Discharged: Oct 20, 1953
Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery, Clarks Mills, Manitowoc WI
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DIXON: David Henry
US Army/MSGT US Air Force/Korea
Feb 25, 1922 - Mar 25, 1992
P: David W. Dixon/Wilhemina Hanstedt
Enlisted: May 13, 1941
Discharged: Oct 29, 1945
Reenlisted: Sep 22, 1950
Discharged: Sep 21, 1951
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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DORSCHNER: Harold William
LTC US Army/WWII/Korea/Vietnam
Nov 14, 1020 - Oct 29, 2007
P: Harold Joseph Dorschner/Clara Emma Toltzmann
Enlisted: Sep 10, 1942 - Dec 3, 1945
Enlisted 2: Aug 7, 1949 - Aug 1, 1950
Enlisted 3: Aug 2, 1950 - Jun 27, 1951
Retired from Army: 1970
Buried: Arlington National Cemetry, Arlington, Virginia
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Our Men In Service
Word was recently received from the adjutant general, department of the army, that Sgt. Harold W. Dorschner, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Dorschner of 2506 Marshall street, had been commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States army reserve.
Sergeant Dorschner is not going on active duty in his new capacity at the present time. He is currently stationed with the 5211th area service unit in Madison as an instructor for the Wisconsin National Guard.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 27, 1950 pg. 6
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Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Harold W. Dorschner died peacefully in Tucson on October 29, 2007. Known affectionately by family and friends as "The Colonel", he was born on November 14, 1920 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and spent his formative years there, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1938. Following a stint helping to build submarines at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., he entered the United States Army in 1942. On June 11, 1944 he married high school sweetheart Betty Hocking in Manitowoc and a few weeks later shipped out for England and final combat training before joining Company C, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division at Metz, France on Christmas Eve. Immediately after joining the unit they moved to the Bastogne area of Belgium as part of the Allied effort to repel the massive German Ardennes offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge. After several weeks of desperate combat in severe winter conditions, Corporal Dorschner was captured on January 11, 1945 in the course of an unsuccessful night attack on strong German armored forces. His health declined precipitously over the following months as he endured a succession of progressively deteriorating POW camps as Germany collapsed. At the time of his liberation by the British Guards Armored Division in late April 1945 he weighed 90 lbs and was near death. Quickly evacuated to the US he faced months of hospitalization and treatment. After the war he remained in the Army and enjoyed a successful and rewarding career that included a direct commission to the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1951 and duty in five states plus Japan, Korea, Viet Nam and Germany. He retired in l970 in Frankfurt, Germany after 28 years of dedicated Army service. A second career followed with the Andrews Federal Credit Union in Frankfurt, eventually leading to a second retirement in 1985 from the position of Director of Overseas Operations. He and Betty remained in Germany until 1992 when they made Florida their home before coming to Tucson in 2003. He is survived by loving wife, Betty and three sons, David, a commercial pilot based in Tucson, Jon, a US diplomat currently serving in Iraq, and Jim, a journalist based in Bucharest, Romania. There are seven grandchildren, Travis, Daryl, Kristl, Kristian, Neil, Otto and Marta, and great-grandson Kegan. A visitation and memorial service will take place on November 1, 2007 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME AVALON CHAPEL at 8090 N. Northern in Tucson. Burial will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.

DUEBNER: Carl Jerome
CPL US Marine Corps/Korea
Jun 16, 1934 - Jun 16, 2007
P: Dallas A. Duebner/Leona T. Saduske
Enlisted: Oct 20, 1952
Discharged: Oct 19, 1955
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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DUFFY: Thomas William
CPL 7 Recon Co 7 Inf Div US Army/Korea
May 4, 1930 - Feb 13, 1951
P: Francis W. Duffy/Mary Steinbach Traurig
Enlisted: Sep 10, 1948
Discharged: Feb 13, 1951/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Enlisted in the Army. Served during the Korean War. Duffy had the rank of Corporal. Occupation or specialty was Surgical Technician. Service number was 16290545. Served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Division.
He was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades in South Korea on February 13, 1951. Corporal Duffy was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously, Combat Infantryman Badge, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal
"Korean War : Archive of American Gold Star Casualties; www.honorstates.org"
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Our Men In Service
Cpl. Thomas W. Duffy, son of Mrs. Herbert Traurig of route 5, Manitowoc, is serving with the seventh reconnaissance company of the seventh infantry division in Korea.
He assisted in the recent capture of Puson air base there.
Corporal Duffy joined the army in July 1949, and received his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., after which he was sent to Japan, where he attended medical school, before being sent to Korea.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 10, 1950 pg. 12-M
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Corporal Duffy Killed in Action
Cpl. Thomas W. Duffy, 20, son of Mrs. Herbert Traurig of route 5, Manitowoc, was killed in action Feb. 13 in Korea, the war department confirmed Saturday. He is the 10th Manitowoc county man to die in Korea.
Corporal Duffy was a medical corpsman in an armored patrol of the seventh reconnaissance compnay, Seventh infantry division. He was reported last month as missing action.
Assigned to the Korean fighting last September, Corporal Duffy was among the front line troops in last November's north Korean invasion and in the Hungnam withdrawal. He enlisted in the army in September, 1948, took basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and joined the occupation forces in Japan in January, 1949. He attended medical school at Sindal, Japan, for several months.
A special mass will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents church, Manitowoc. Corporal Duffy attended Holy Innocents school and was graduated in 1948 from Lincoln high school, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 24, 1951
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Funeral services for Cpl. Thomas Duffy, 20, (above) son of Mrs. Herbert Traurig of route 5, Manitowoc, Killed in action in Korea, Feb. 13, will be held Monday morning at Sacred Heart church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Corporal Duffy was a medical corpsman in the armored patrol of the Seventh infantry division. Born in Manitowoc in 1930, he was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1948. He enlisted in September of that year, took basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and joined the occupation forces in Japan in January, 1949. He attended medical school in Japan for several months. Assigned to the Korean fighting last September he was among the front line troops in last November's north Korean invasion.
He was past president and treasurer of the CYO of the Holy Innocents church.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Traurig, two brothers (private); sister, (private) and half sister, (private).
The Oas post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold military rites at the grave.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 24, 1951 P.2

DUPREY: Robert H
PVT US Army/Korea
May 6, 1931 - May 30, 1977
P: Euclide Jose Duprey/Ruth Schafelke
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Robert H Duprey
U.S., Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957 No Image
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Name: Robert H Duprey
Race: White
Home State: Wisconsin
Casualty Date: 6 Aug 1950
Casualty Country: South Korea
Casualty Type: Died-Nonbattle (US) OR Separated from Army (US) OR Current Wounded (US) OR Returned to Duty (US)
GrouP: Separated from Army (US)
Branch: Infantry
Component: USA - RA (Reg Army)
Rank: Private 1st Class
Pay Grade: Private First Class
Previous Detail: Seriously wounded in action by missile
Disposed Date: 16 Apr 1951
Disposed Place: V0
Organization: In Div - 24th
Element Sequence: Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Disposition: Separated (Other than disability)
Unit #: 0034
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantryman
"U.S., Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957"
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WOUNDED IN KOREA
Two Rivers - Mr. and Mrs. Euclide Duprey received word that their son Pfc. Robert Duprey, was slightly wounded in action in Korea Sunday, August 6. He went overseas to Japan as a member of the occupation force last year.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 16, 1950 pg. 2
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Local Briefs
Two Rivers
Pfc. Robert Duprey, who has been in the hospital at the Great Lakes Naval training station, Great Lakes, Ill., is spending a 15 day leave in Two Rivers with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Euclide Duprey.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, November 25, 1950 pg. 14-M

DUROCHER: Evan Claude
SSGT US Air Force/Korea
Jul 16, 1933 - Mar 12, 2006
P: William Alphonse Durocher/Emma Dupra
Enlisted: Aug 21, 1952
Discharged: Aug 20, 1956
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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DUVAL: Daniel L
US Navy/Korea
Oct 9, 1931 - Nov 2, 2014
P: Elmer Louis Duval/Evelyn Lesperance
Enlisted: Jan 1951
Discharged: Nov 1954
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Garden, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Three Two Rivers seamen, USN, are returning from Korea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge after serving seven months in Korean waters and the Far East.
They are Daniel W. Duval, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Duval, 1514 Monroe St.; Douglas K. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hoffman, 2033 25th St., and husband of the former Miss Mary L. Gooding, 1915 28th St.; and Millard R. Ariens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ariens, 2316 13th St.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11

DVORACHEK: Jerome Joseph
SSGT US Air Force/WWII/Korea
Apr 20, 1928 - Jan 14, 1995
P: Steve Dvorachek/Catherine Radey
Enlisted: Jun 19, 1946
Discharged: May 12, 1949
Reenlisted: Aug 23, 1950
Discharged: Aug 15, 1951
Buried: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Rockland, Manitowoc WI
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DVORAK: Milton Francis
CPL US Army/Korea
Mar 26, 1930 - Jul 21, 1952
Enlisted: May 9, 1951
Discharged: Jul 21, 1952/Non-Hostile Death/Accidental
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc WI
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Enlisted in the Army. Served during the Korean War. Dvorak had the rank of Corporal.
Service number was 55123800. Served with Serving in Korea.
Dvorak experienced a serious casualty which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 21, 1952. This occurred in or around Korea. Circumstances of the casualty were attributed to: "Non-Hostile Death".
Listed are some of the awards and medals that Corporal Dvorak either received or may have been qualified for. This is probably not a complete accounting. There may be other awards received we do not have records of.
Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal
"Korean War : Archive of American Gold Star Casualties; www.honorstates.org"
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Ten Men Face Pre-Induction
Manitowoc - Ten Manitowoc county men have been ordered to report Wednesday, May 23, for pre-induction physical examinations at Milwaukee.
The group, which comprises the smallest pre-induction quota assigned to the county selective service board here since the Korean War began, will report to the board offices at 901A South Eighth street at 6:30 a.m. The selectees will depart from Milwaukee in a chartered bus at 7 a.m.
Meanwhile, 29 county men were inducted into military service Wednesday, bringing to 167 total drafted thus far this year.
Names of the inductees and their home addresses are as follows:
Mishicot (2) - Milton F. Dvorak... (article continues with remainder of names in their respective townships).
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 12, 1951 pg. M-5
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(Excerpt from obituary:)
"Cpl. Milton F. Dvorak of Mishicot was accidentally killed recently while serving with the Armed Forces in Korea. The accident occurred in a rock quarry near Yonchon, Korea. Cpl. Dvorak was helping to load trucks in the quarry when the mishap occurred. He was trying to remove a water can from under the chute used in loading rock into the trucks when the chute collapsed. Dvorak was partially buried and killed instantly."
Manitowoc Herald Times Aug 21, 1952
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Military Rites For Cpl. Dvorak to be Saturday
Mishicot - Military funeral services will be conducted by the Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post No. 7753, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the Specht Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. Saturday for Cpl. Milton Dvorak who was killed in an accident in Korea July 21, 1952.
The Rev. Ronald Miller, pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the new Lincoln addition to the Mishicot Cemetery.
Born in the Town of Mishicot, March 26, 1930, a son of Adolph and Martha Ihlenfeld Dvorak, Milton Dvorak attended the Tisch Mills district school and was graduated from Mishicot High School class of 1947. Until his induction in the Army May 19, 1951, he was an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers.
Cpl. Dvorak received his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and attended the engineers specialists' school from which course he was graduated Dec. 8, 1951. On Jan. 14, 1952 he was sent to Japan and a short while later went with the armed forces to Korea. While working at Chokori in a rock quarry attempting to move a large container of water he was killed.
Besides his parents, Cpl. Dvorak leaves three sisters, Janette, Grace and Betty Mae, all at home in the Town of Mishicot and three brothers, Roland and Robert at home, and Pfc. Gordon Dvorak in the armed services. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ihlenfeld of Manitowoc and his paternal grandfather, Adolph Dvorak of this village.
The casket will arrive at Mishicot Friday afternoon and friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Friday until the time of services. Mishicot business places will close from 2 to 3 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 25, 1952 pg. 2-T

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EMOND: Glenn Austin
US Air Force/Korea
Oct 8, 1932 - Mar 26, 2014
P: Victor Emond/Sophia Kulbacki

Our Men In Service
Nineteen men enlisted in the army and air force through the Manitowoc recruiting office during October, according to Sgt. 1C1 W.J. Stangel, Manitowoc recruiter. Those who selected the air force and were assigned to Lackland air force base, Texas, for basic training are:
Glenn Emond of 1722 18th street, Two Rivers;
(article continues with remainder of names)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 21, 1950 pg. 6-M
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Glenn Austin Emond, 81, passed away March 26, 2014 from cancer. Born October 8, 1932 to Victor and Sophia Emond of Two Rivers, WI. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Henderson), loving father of Scott (Janet) and Victor; adoring grandfather of Allison and Madison; Dear brother of Doris (Late Chester) Malkowski, Mark (Jean) Emond, Donna (late Don) Thiede, Joan (Frank) Yench, Don (Phyllis) Emond and the late Nancy Emond Virnoche; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Glenn served his country as an Air Force Medic, later studying art at University of Wisconsin, Madison. His career in commercial art included years as production manager with Murrie White Associates and Lipson Alport Glass. Photography, painting, treasure hunting and cycling were among his many hobbies. He was Mr.Fix-it and approached life with a great sense of humor. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday 4-8 p.m. March 27, 2014 at The Healy Chapel, 370 Division Dr. Sugar Grove, IL. Private family services will be held Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the donor's choice of charity. For further information please call (630) 466-1330 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to sign the online guestbook.
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 27, 2014

ERBSTOESZER: Kenneth H.
AD3 US Navy/Hurricane Hunters Squadron/Korea
Jan 20, 1930 - Apr 5, 2003
P: Walter E. Erbstoeszer/Betty Aljean Bennett
Buried: St. Johannes Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, Manitowoc WI
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ERDMANN: Richard Theodore
CPL US Army/Korea
Jul 19, 1929 - Feb 26, 1996
P: Elmer Erdmann/Agnes Kolbeck
Enlisted: 1951
Discharged: 1953
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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ESLINGER: Lester Herman
US Army/Korea
Jun 8, 1927 - Jun 26, 1992
P: Ervin Eslinger/Libbie Zimmerhakel
Enlisted: Sep 25, 1950
Discharged: Sep 9, 1952
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc WI
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FALVEY: Leo Francis
PVT US Army/Korea
Mar 12, 1929 - Sep 16, 1950
P: Peter Falvey/Pearl Brennan
Enlisted: Apr 26, 1949
Discharged: Sep 16, 1950/Killed In Action/South Korea
Buried: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maple Grove, Manitowoc WI
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Private First Class Falvey was a member of the 2nd Replacement Company, 2nd Infantry Division.
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 16, 1950.
Private First Class Falvey was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Battle of Inchon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations. The operation involved some 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels, and led to the recapture of the South Korean capital of Seoul two weeks later. The code name for the operation was Operation Chromite.
The battle began on 15 September 1950 and ended on 19 September. Many military scholars consider the battle one of the most decisive military operations in modern warfare.
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Leo Falvey Is War Casualty
Pfc. Leo F. Falvey, 22, a son of Chairman and Mrs. Peter Falvey of the town of Franklin, is the second Manitowoc county soldier to lose his life in the current Korean war.
The Franklin soldier’s wife, Mrs. Gladys Falvey, received a telegram Friday from the war department advising her that her husband was killed while fighting against the North Koreans with his 38th U.S. infantry division on the past Sept. 16.
Pfc. Falvey, who married the former Gladys Mazanec of Franklin in June, 1949, also leaves a two months old daughter, (private). He had been sent to Japan with his outfit the past July 25 after 16 months of military service in this country.
Born on his parents’ farm in the town of Franklin, a mile north of Maple Grove, Falvey graduated from the St. Patrick high school at Maple Grove in 1943. Prior to enlisting in the Army he had been employed by his father in operating the home farm.
Surviving, in addition to the wife and parents, are two brothers, (private); and three sisters, (private).
The first Manitowoc county casualty in the Korean war was Pfc. Gerald Sekadlo, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sekadlo of the town of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1950 P. 2
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WAR CASUALTY - Pfc. Leo F. Falvey, 22, husband of Mrs. Galdys Falvey and son of chairman and Mrs. Peter Falvey of the town of Franklin, was killed in action on the Korean front Sept. 16, his wife was informed by the war department Friday. Pfc. Falvey is Manitowoc county's second casualty of the Korean conflict. The soldier leaves a two months old daughter, whom he had last seen when the baby was two days old.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 30, 1950 pg. 2-M
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Body Of Falvey Arrives Tuesday
The remains of Pfc. Leo F. Falvey, 22, second Manitowoc county resident to die in the Korean war, will arrive here Tuesday afternoon.
According to information received by Pfc. Falvey's widow, Mrs. Gladyce Falvey, 3220A Peto street, the casket and military escort will leave Jersey City, N.F. at 12:50 p.m. Wisconsin time.
Pfc. Falvey's body, along with those of 393 other Americans, was returned to the United States from Korea aboard the Santa Clara Victory July 5.
Funeral arrangements, being handled by the Watt funeral home, Maple Grove, will be announced late this week or early next week, Mrs. Falvey said Friday.
Pfc. Falvey, son of Chairman and Mrs. Peter Falvey, town of Franklin, was killed while fighting with the 38th infantry division on the Naktong river front Sept. 16, 1950. He was buried with full military honors at Miryang, with a Catholic chaplain conducting services. The Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to Pfc. Falvey. It was sent to his wife early this year.
The Manitowoc soldier had been in Korea for approximately two months before his death. Previous to that he had served 16 months in the United States.
Pfc. Falvey was born on his parents' farm in the town of Franklin, a mile north of Maple Grove. He was graduated from St. Patrick school, Maple Grove, in 1943. Prior to his enlistment in the army, he helped his father in the operation of the family farm.
Surviving in addition to the wife and parents are a daughter Lynda Lee, 1; two brothers, William, of Manitowoc, and Leland, at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Jerry Duggan, Cato, Mrs. Frank Lensmeyer, Whitelaw, and Helen at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 20, 1951 pg. 2-M

FAUST: Leon John
PVT US Army/Korea
Nov 17, 1929 - Oct 15, 2006
P: Adam Faust/Mary Dorn
Enlisted: Sep 13, 1951
Discharged: Nov 20, 1953
Buried: Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Manitowoc WI
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Excerpt from his obituary:
"Leon was a very proud Combat Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He received his Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart for injuries he
sustained on November 4, 1952."
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From Bio on Find A Grave:
"Veteran of Korea 4 Purple Hearts, 3 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Silver Star Medals, Combat Infantrymans Badge. Served as 2nd Lt. Battle of Bloody Ridge. Recommend for The Medal of Honor."

FENCIL: Beatrice
US Army/Korea
Jun 5, 1931 - Dec 6, 2006
P: Charles Fencil/Helen Skiftstrom
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Excerpt from her obituary:
"She served in the U.S. Army with the WACS in the 1950s."
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 16, 2007
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Our Men In Service
Six Manitowoc county women have enlisted in the Women's Army corps and are now receiving their basic training at Fort Lee, Va., after which they will be assigned to the technical school they have qualified for.
They are Ann Bauman of Custerdale, Delphine Novak of 1015 Green street, Grace Carl of 508 Cleveland avenue, Rose Kutil of 911 State street, and Joan Pries and Beatrice Fencil of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, August 26, 1950 pg. 7
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Beatrice H. Fencil and Joan M. Pries of Two Rivers are taking their basic training at the Women's Army Corps training center, Fort Lee, Va.
Manitowoc Herald Times December 5, 1950
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Pfc Beatrice H. Fencil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fencil of Two Rivers, recently arrived in Europe, and was assigned to WAC Co. H. with duties in the office of the message center mail room in Frankfurt, Germany.
Manitowoc Herald Times February 7, 1952

FENCL: John A
CPL US Army/Korea
Feb 11, 1933 - Mar 13, 2008
P: Daniel Fencl/Esther A. Kronforst
Enlisted: Jan 29, 1953
Discharged: Jan 7, 1955
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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FEUERSTEIN: James Charles Sr
CPL US Army/Korea
Dec 18, 1928 - Nov 10, 1991
P: Casper Feuerstein/Anna Kopetsky
Enlisted: Jan 8, 1951
Discharged: Oct 9, 1952
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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FOREMAN: Merlin Lee Robert
CDR US Navy/Korea
Jul 4, 1929 - May 16, 2000
P: Locie L. Foreman/Inga Olson
Enlisted: Feb 18, 1949
Retired: Oct 31, 1979
Buried: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego CA
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Our Men In Service
A visitor for a week at the Mediterranean resort section of Villefranche, a French Riviera port, is Merlin Foreman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Locie Foreman of 521 South 26th street, Manitowoc. He was scheduled to arrive there aboard the destroyer Corry on Oct. 19.
The Corry, a member of the sixth fleet, has been engaged in extensive fleet exercises and the visit to the Riviera port affords the crew an opportunity to relax ashore. Foreman, a Lincoln high school graduate, received his recruit training at Great Lakes after enlisting in the navy on Feb. 17, 1949. He attended fire control school for 22 weeks before being sent to Norfolk, Va., and assigned to the Corry. He was recently promoted to petty officer third class.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1950 pg. 4-T
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Our Men In Service
Marlin L.R. Foreman of 521 South 26th street, Manitowoc, was recently promoted to fire control technician third class while serving aboard the destroyer Corry with the Atlantic fleet.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 4, 1950 pg. 8-M
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Merlin L.R. Foreman, 70, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at home.
Born July 4, 1929, in Manitowoc, Wis., he lived in Poway for 28 years. He was a project engineer at SEACOR, retiring in 1992, and served as a commander in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1979. He was secretary of the board of directors for San Diego Transplant Organization and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and Grace Lutheran Church in Escondido.
Mr. Foreman is survived by his wife of 47 years, Florence E. Foreman of Poway; sons and daughter-in-law Charles Foreman of Santa Maria and Kent and Lisa Foreman of Poway; daughters and son-in-law Charlene Foreman of Escondido and Julie and Carlo Stagnero of Port Hueneme; brother James Foreman of Bandera, Texas; sister Carol Jaeger of Manitowoc, Wis.; and grandchildren Ryan and Diana Foreman, Kevin Foreman, Katie Foreman, Taryn and Enzo Stagnero, Mariah Herrick and Tyler Foreman.
A funerasl service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Grace Lutheran Church in Escondido, with the Rev. Jim Young officiating. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.
The family suggests memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church, 643 W. 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 14280 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064; or the san Diego Transplant Organization, 7920 Frost Street, Suite 303, San Diego, CA 92123. Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.
North County Times, May 18, 2000
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From Bio at Find A Grave:
"CDR USN. He was an FT1. The leading fire control techicialdron made a "world cruise" out to the Far East via Panama in 1953 and returned to Norfolk via Suez and the Mediterranean in 1954. Later commissioned and CO of a coastal minesweeper of Mine Flotilla 1 based in Sasebo, Japan in 1961-1962."

FOYE: Douglas David
LT COL US Air Force/Korea/Veitnam
Feb 4, 1930 - Apr 16, 2002
P: Glenn A. Foye/Florence Weinschenk
Enlisted: Sep 1, 1951
Discharged: Aug 31, 1953
Reenlisted: Oct 28, 1962
Discharged: Nov 28, 1962
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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FRASCH: Eugene C
PFC US Army/Korea
Aug 2, 1929 - Jul 26, 1989
P: Henry Frasch/Julia Knutson
Enlisted: Feb 23, 1951
Discharged: Feb 24, 1953
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
Memorial

FRASER: Kenneth Arthur
MSGT US Air Force/WWII/Korea/Vietnam
Oct 24, 1923 - Jan 8, 1998
P: John P. Fraser/Linda Herman
Enlisted: Jun 5, 1942
Discharged: Jan 20, 1946
Reenlisted: Nov 27, 1951
Discharged: Mar 31, 1967
Buried: Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas TX
Section: Col-A Row Ct1 Site D59
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Our Men In Service
Kenneth Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser of 1011 Buffalo street, Manitowoc, has reenlisted in the air force and is stationed at Selfridge air force base, Mich. His wife remained in Manitowoc but expects to join him in the future.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 4, 1950 pg. 8-M

FREDENBERG: Joseph R
PFC US Army/Korea
Sep 27, 1929 - Sep 17, 1999
Enlisted: Jun 25, 1948
Discharged: Apr 19, 1950
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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FREEMAN: Gerald George
US Army/Korea
Mar 9, 1930 - Aug 18, 1997
P: Alvin Freeman/Agnes Brown
Enlisted: May 9, 1951
Discharged: Apr 21, 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, Milwaukee WI
Memorial

FRENZ: Donald Ervin
SGT US Army/Korea
Feb 23, 1928 - Sep 1, 1999
P: Arhtur H. Frenz/Esther Stueck
Enlisted: Oct 24, 1950
Discharged: Jul 23, 1952
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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FROLICK: John E
US Army/Korea
Aug 26, 1930 - Apr 13, 2017
P: William Frolick/Agnes Kocian
Cremated

Our Men In Service
Cpt. John E. Frolich, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Frolich of route 5, Manitowoc, recently graduated from the ski safety school at Garmisch, Germany. He trained on Mount Zugspitz, the highest mountain in Germany.
After his graduation, Corporal Frolich returned to his station at Garmisch where he will be responsible for setting up ski slopes in difficult areas. He enlisted in the army in September, 1948, and was sent overseas last February.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 11, 1950 pg. M-7
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Our Men In Service:
Four Manitowoc men and two Two Rivers men are now at Camp McCoy awaiting separation from the service after overseas tours in the European Command.
The Manitowoc men are: Sgt. Peter F. Schleis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Schleis, 104 Riverview Drive, Sgt. Clarence J. Carbon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Carbon, 1109 Nagel Ave., Sgt. Alfred E. Lindholm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lindholm, 611 S. 9th St., and Cpl. John E. Frolick, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Frolick, Rt. 5.
The Two Rivers men are Master Sergeant Gerald E. Zarn, son of Ervin A. Zarn, 1402 16th St., and Cpl. Gilbert R. Philipps, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Philipps, 2021 24th St.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 9, 1952 pg. M-11
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John "Jack-Hans" Frolick, age 86, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, while under the care of Aurora at Home Hospice.
Jack was born on August 26, 1930 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late William and Agnes Kocian Frolick. Jack attended Lincoln High School and then entered the United State Army. He served overseas in Germany. While stationed in Germany, Jack developed his ski racing skills and became a member of the U.S. Army Ski Team. He raced against Olympian skiers and Jack along with one other member of the ski team was invited to the Olympian Ski Trials. Unfortunately one week before the Olympic Trials Jack broke his leg during training. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Jack returned to Manitowoc and started his own ski area known as Hidden Valley for 48 years. He was one of the first members of the Professional Ski Instructors of American organization.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Renee and Gary Ladd, Donnelly, ID; one sister: Marjorie LeClaire, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Honoring Jack's wishes there will be no services. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 16, 2017

FROMM: William Henry
CPL US Army/Korea
Nov 21, 1928 - Feb 19, 1985
P: Henry Fromm/Katherine Schmidt
Enlisted: Dec 11, 1950
Discharged: Dec 4, 1952
Buried: St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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FROZENA: Robert J
CPL US Army/Korea
Apr 7, 1932 - May 1, 1978
P: Felix Frozena/Frances Marion Becker
Enlisted: Aug 19, 1952
Discharged: Aug 18, 1954
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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GADZINSKI: Sylvester J
CPL US Army/Korea
Jan 23, 1932 - Apr 29, 1974
P: Thomas Gadzinski/Josephine Markowski
Enlisted: Mar 24, 1952
Discharged: Mar 9, 1954
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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GAGNON: Robert J
DTG3 US Navy/Korea
Jul 3, 1929 - Jan 1, 1992
P: George Gagnon/Anna Kotlan
Enlisted: Sep 5, 1951
Discharged: Jul 9, 1953
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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GARRIGAN: Jimmie
SGTE5 US Army/WWII/Korea/Vietnam
Oct 1, 1927 - Aug 12, 1975
P: Leland Garrigan/Lillian Conjurski
Enlisted: 1945
Retired: 1968
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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GATES: Glenn
CPL US Army/Korea
Feb 22, 1929 - Feb 5, 1998
P: Anton Gates/Laura Bohn
Enlisted: Jan 8, 1951
Discharged: Oct 8, 1952
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. Glenn Gates, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Gates, Route 1, Two Rivers, recently received the Combat Infantryman's Badge, awarded for front line action in Korea. He was also given a battle star for his Korean campaign ribbon. Pfc. Gates is assigned to the 45th Infantry Division.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, March 5, 1952 pg. 4-M

GAUGER: Howard H
SGT US Air Force/Korea
Feb 7, 1929 - Oct 7, 2010
P: Emil Gauger/Nona Maahs
Enlisted: 1948
Discharged: 1952
Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
Memorial

Our Men In Service
Pvt. Howard Gauger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gauger of 427 North Eighth street, Manitowoc, is serving as a radar operator near Pusan in Korea.
Private Gauger enlisted in the air force in 1948 and received his basic training at Lackland air force base. He was later transferred to Albany, Ga.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 10, 1950 pg. 12-M
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Excerpt from his obituary:
"Howard served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 until his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1952. He received the Presidential Unit Citation."
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 10, 2010

GAUGER: William H
PFC US Army/Korea
Aug 29, 1934 - May 9, 2002
P: Arnold Gauger/Emma Sessler
Enlisted: Feb 13, 1957
Discharged: Feb 10, 1959
Buried: Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Maribel, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Pfc. William H. Gauger has graduated from the air force communications school at Scott air force base, Ill., as a control tower operator.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 28, 1949 pg. 14

GEHRKE: Frank G. Sr.
PFC US Army/Korea
Jan 31, 1929 - Nov 13, 2008
P: Clement Gehrke/Evelyn M. Kotarek
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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GEIGER: Harold J
PFC US Army/Korea
Jul 27, 1928 - Jan 16, 1997
P: Frank Geiger/Mary Dvorachek
Enlisted: Nov 27, 1950
Discharged: Nov 4, 1952
Buried: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville, Manitowoc WI
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GEIGER: Leroy
CPL US Army/Korea
Aug 29, 1928 - Jul 26, 1990
P: John T. Geiger/Sophia Pritzl
Enlisted: Dec 12, 1950
Discharged: Dec 4, 1952
Buried: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Reedsville, Manitowoc WI
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GERROLL: Lawrence H
MR2 US Navy/Korea
Apr 7, 1932 - Oct 12, 2011
P: Herbert Gerroll/Aletta Auberg
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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GIERKE: Norman Walter
CPL US Army/Korea
Jan 27, 1926 - Feb 16, 2003
P: Helmuth Gierke/Mata Mary Karstaedt
Enlisted: Oct 24, 1950
Discharged: Oct 24, 1952
Buried: St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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GILMAN: Loren Benjamin
CPL US Army/Korea
Feb 6, 1933 - Jan 21, 1978
P: Everett Gilman/Gladys Benjamin
Enlisted: Nov 30, 1951
Discharged: Nov 29, 1954
Buried: Saint Johannes Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, Manitowoc WI
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GINTNER: Richard A
US Army/Korea
Sep. 25, 1930 - Jul 29, 1994
P: Louis Gintner/Clara Wallander
Enlisted: Sep 18, 1951
Discharged: Jun 17, 1953
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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GLOE: Edgar
US Navy/WWII/Korea
May 23, 1925 - Apr 30, 1984
P: Archie Gloe/Elsie Gauthier
Enlisted: May 27, 1946
Discharged: Apr 23, 1946
Reenlisted: Jul 27, 1950
Discharged: Aug 1, 1951
Buried: Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago IL

Our Men In Service
Edgar Gloe, naval quartermaster first class and son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gloe, Sr., of 1605 22nd street, Two Rivers, was recently appointed to serve on the staff of a fleet admiral at Little Creek, Va.
Gloe served with the navy four years during World War II, which included service with the amphibious forces in the South Pacific theater. He reenlisted in the navy in July of this year and was sent to Great Lakes, Ill. Later he was assigned to Little Creek.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1950 pg. 4-T

GOODRICH: Walter Wallace
SN US Navy/Korea
Dec 11, 1930 - Aug 23, 1996
P: Jessie Goodrich/Elsie Goeres
Enlisted: Aug 18, 1950
Discharged: Jun 14, 1954
Buried: Kiel Public Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc WI
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GORMAN: Harold L
CPL US Army/Korea
Aug 2, 1930 - Sep 6, 1950
Enlisted: Jul 27, 1948
Discharged: Sep 6, 1950/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Merrill, Lincoln WI
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Corporal Gorman was a medic with the Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.
He was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades in South Korea on September 6, 1950.
Corporal Gorman was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Medical Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Battle of Pusan Perimeter was a large-scale battle between United Nations and North Korean forces lasting from August 4 to September 18, 1950. The "Pusan Perimeter", was a 140-mile defensive line around the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. It was one of the first major engagements of the Korean War.
An army of 140,000 UN troops, having been pushed to the brink of defeat, were rallied to make a final stand against the invading North Korean army of 98,000 men. At the end of the battle, each side had over 60,000 casualties of those killed, wounded or captured.
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Our Men In Service
Harold L. Gorman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gorman of 912 South Sixth street, city, has graduated from the clerks supply school at Fort Knox, Ky.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 28, 1949 pg. 14
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Manitowoc GI May Be Captive
US Asks Accounting for Harold Gorman
Manitowoc - A Manitowoc GI Listed as missing in action since late 1950 was named Friday as one of 247 American servicemen presumed to be held in North Korean prisoner of war camps.
He is Cpl. Harold L. Gorman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gorman, 908A Washington St.
Cpl. Gorman's family received a wire Thursday night saying "There is reason to believe your son was at one time in Communist custody, but no accounting has been made."
His name appeared Friday on a list of 247 American soldiers and Marines released by the Army. They are part of 84 American servicemen believed to have been captured in Korea but unaccounted for after completion of the recent prisoner of war exchanges.
American armistice officials have demanded an explanation from Communist authorities.
Cpl. Gorman was listed as missing in action since Sept. 6, 1950, while serving as a medical corpsman with the Seventh infantry regiment of the first cavalry division. Mr. and Mrs. Gorman last received word from their son in a letter dated Sept. 5, 1950.
Following is a text of the wire received Thursday night, signed by Maj. Gen. William E. Bergin, adjutant general:
"The secretary of the Army has asked me to inform you that the name of Cpl. Harold L. Gorman was included in a list of servicemen, who there is reason to believe, were at one time in Communist custody, but for whom no accounting has been made. This list has been presented to the Reds with an urgent request for such accounting. All possible efforts are being made to obtain information regarding Cpl. Gorman, and in the event any is received, it will be furnished you promptly."
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, September 11, 1953 pg. 1

GRAFF: Daniel A
US Navy/Korea
Jul 15, 1929 - May 27, 1989
P: Julius Graff/Dora Schoenberger
Enlisted: Dec 10, 1947
Discharged: Dec 12, 1951
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Our Men In Service
Daniel A. Graff, fireman apprentice, navy, of 1913 Clark street, city, arrived in Newport, R.I., after a six-month cruise in northern European waters aboard the destroyer Purdy.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 28, 1949 pg. 14
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Our Men In Service
Daniel A. Graff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Graff of 1913 Clark street, Manitowoc, was recently promoted to machinist's mate third class while serving aboard the destroyer Purdy with the Atlantic fleet.
Graff entered the naval service on Dec. 9, 1947, and received his recruit training at Great Lakes. Before he enlisted he attended Lincoln high school.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 4, 1950 pg. 8-M

GRAFF: Stanley Joseph
US Army/Korea
June 22, 1931 - Feb 10, 1979
P: Joseph Graff/Violet M. Corvell
Enlisted: Aug 26, 1950
Discharged: Sep 3, 1951
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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GRAMS: Robert T
CPL US Army/Korea
Oct 26, 1931 - Jul 18, 1996
P: Robert Grams/Edith Timm
Enlisted: Feb 13, 1952
Discharged: Jan 25, 1954
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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HANDL: Joseph Edward
CPL US Army/Korea
Jul 20, 1931 - Feb 4, 1951
Enlisted: Feb 7, 1950
Discharged: Feb 4, 1951/Killed In Action/South Korea
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Corporal Handl was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 4, 1951.
Corporal Handl was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"

HERMAN: Joseph L.
Wisconsin/PFC Co. F 179 Infantry/Korea
Mar 3, 1929 - Jun 11, 1971
Buried: St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery, Francis Creek, Manitowoc WI
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HOEPPNER: Fritz Henry
PVT US Marine Corps/Korea
Jun 7, 1935 - Apr 11, 2014
Enlisted: Jul 18, 1952
Discharged: Apr 27, 1957
Buried: St. John - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West, Rockland, Manitowoc WI
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HOLMES: John Herbert
PFC US Army/Korea
Apr 7, 1932 - Feb 4, 1951
Enlisted: Apr 25, 1950
Discharged: Feb 4, 1951/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc WI
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Private First Class Holmes was a member of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regimental Combat Team.
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 4, 1951.
Private First Class Holmes was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Military Rites for Pfc. Holmes to be Tuesday
Military funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Specht funeral home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic church, Mishicot, for Pfc. John Holmes, who died of wounds in battle in Korea Feb. 4, 1951. The Rev. George Beth, pastor of Holy Cross church, will officiate, and interment will be in Calvary cemetery at Manitowoc.
The services will be conducted by the Kempen-Terens-Staudinger post, 2765, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Mishicot. Friends may call at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot from Monday morning until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday.
All business places at Mishicot will be closed Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
The body is to arrive from California Saturday.
Pfc. John Holmes was born in Manitowoc (can't read) 1932, a son of Wilbur and the late Alice Kramer Holmes. Five years ago the family came from that city to Mishicot, where he attended the high school. In his senior year April 25, 1950, he enlisted in the army and took his basic training for three months at Fort Riley, Kans., and trained for a paratrooper for two months at Fort Benning, Ga. He then joined company "L" airborne infantry in Korea. On the day of his death in Korea, Pfc. Holmes received a purple heart citation as a result of being wounded in action. Earlier he had received a sharpshooting medal.
Besides his father and step-mother, the former Sera Farquhar, he leaves two sisters, (private), and two brothers (private).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 8, 1951

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JANKE: Ralph W
Wisconsin/PVT Co. C 14 Engr. Cmbt. Bn./Korea
Aug 6, 1930 - Jul 24, 1971
Buried: Zander Cemetery, Gibson, Manitowoc WI
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KADLEC: Frank
SFC HO CO 9 Corps US Army/WWII/Korea
Oct 25, 1904 - Nov 7, 1953/Died on Active Duty/Heart Attack
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County VA
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Sergeant First Class Kadlec was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He suffered a heart attack near Kinsal, South Korea and died on November 7, 1953.
Sergeant First Class Kadlec was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Korean War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Frank Kadlec
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1904
Birth City: Manitpwoc
State Registered: Wisconsin
Death Date: 7 Nov 1953
Death Country: Korea
Death Description: Non-hostile Death
War: Korean War
Title: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Service: U.S. Army
Service ID: 06826402
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
"WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings"

KAPPELMANN: Robert Louis
Marine M. Sgt. US Marine Corps/Korea
Oct 6, 1924 - Jul 15, 1952-listed MIA/Dec 17, 1953-presumed dead
Buried: National Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, District Of Columbia
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Master Sergeant Kappelmann was the radar observer of a F7F-3N Tigercat fighter with the Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine Air Wing.
On July 15, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire, exploded and crashed. He was listed as Missing in Action and He was presumed dead on December 17, 1953. His remains were not recovered.
His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
Master Sergeant Kappelmann was awarded the Air Medal with Gold Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Two Servicemen Declared Dead by Defense Dept.
Two Manitowoc service men listed as missing in action in Korea have been declared officially dead, according to word received by their parents. They are Pfc. James A. Panosh, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel A. Panosh, 731. N. Fifth St, and Marine M. Sgt. Robert L. Kappelmann Sr., 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Kappelmann, Rt. 5, Manitowoc.
Missing Since July, 1952
The death of Kappelmann was confirmed in a letter dated Dec. 22 received from Major F.P. Tatum, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington D.C. Maj. Tatum wrote, "The finding of death was made only after a board of officers carefully reviewed all evidence pertaining to him. In view of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the lapse of time without word of his whereabouts, the fact that he lost his life in Korea is conclusive and inescapable."
M. Sgt. Kappelmann was listed as missing in action since July 15, 1952. No details were available. Kappelmann had been in Korea since March, 1952, with the Second Marine Air Wing. He was also a veteran of World War II. He was recalled to duty in the Marine Corps in March of 1951 in Jacksonville, Fla., where he made his home.
Later he was graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps aircraft interceptor school at Cherry Point, N.C., and served with the Marine All Weather Fighters at Cherry Point.
Kappelmann was born Oct. 6, 1924, and attended rural schools, graduating from Meadowbrook School in the town of Kossuth and from Lincoln High School in 1942. Following his graduation, he was employed at Oriental Mills for a year before enlisting in the Marines.
Survivors include the parents; his wife, the former Betty Silge; their three sons, Robert 7, Michael, 4, and Rickie, 16 months, and three sisters, Miss Susan of Manitowoc, Miss Marie of Rt. 1, Ixonia, Wis., and Donna Mae at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 5, 1954 p.15
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(This article has been split and each part put with the pertinent serviceman)

KING: James Elroy
Wisconsin/PVT US Army/35 Inf. 25 Inf. Div./WWII/Korea
Feb 24, 1957 - Jul 22, 1950
Enlisted: Apr 21, 1945
Reenlisted: Oct 25, 1949
Discharged: Jul 22, 1950/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: West Valders Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Valders, Manitowoc WI
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Private King was a Military Police Supervisor with the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on July 22, 1950.
Private King was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Glen Owen and James King Killed in Fighting in Korea
Become Sixth and Seventh Casualties
A telegram received Sunday by Mrs. Owen reveals that her son was killed in action Feb. 14, 1951. Private King, previously reported missing in action July 22, 1950, is now known to have been killed in action on the same date, according to a telegram from the army's adjutant general received by a sister, Mrs. Berhard Fraser of Q-7-1, Custerdale, Manitowoc.
A member of the regular army for nearly six years, Private King enlisted in 1945 and was sent to Germany with the occupation forces where he served with the military police for two years.
After returning to Valders to attend his mother's funeral in February, 1949, he was stationed in South Carolina. He joined the occupation forces in Otsee, Japan, in June, 1950, and served there until the outbreak of war in Korea. Private King is survived by his wife, the former Lilly Peters of Oneida, Wis.; two sisters, (private); and five brothers, (private).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 5, 1951 p.1

KOHLBECK: Kenneth John
CPL US Marine Corps/Korea
Jul 16, 1929 - Nov 27, 1950
Enlisted: Jul 1949
Discharg Date: Nov 27, 1950/Killed In Action/Korea
Buried: National Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia DC
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Corporal Kohlbeck was a member of Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on November 27, 1950. His remains were not recovered.
His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
Corporal Kohlbeck was awarded the Purple Heart with Gold Star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. "American Battle Monuments Commission; www.abmc.gov"
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Kenneth Kohlbeck of 425 North 10th street had joined the marine corps.
He left the city Wednesday and was sworn in at Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, Jul 30, 1949 pg. 2
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Our Men In Service
A letter recently received by Mrs. Elizabeth Christensen of 425 North 10th street, Manitowoc, was written aboard a troop transport by her son, Pfc. Kenneth Kohlbeck, a marine, who wrote that he was on the way to Japan and possibly Korea.
At the time of the writing, Private Kohlbeck was awaiting the ship's journey through the Suez canal into the Pacific ocean.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, September 14, 1950 pg. 19 (Section 2, pg. 1)
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PFC. Kohlbeck a Korea Casualty
Marin Pfc. Kenneth Kohlbeck was wounded in action in Korea on Sept. 27, a telegram received Thursday by his mother, Mrs. B. Christiansen of 425 North 10th street, Manitowoc revealed.
The telegram from C.B. Bates, commandant of the marine corps, said that the nature of Private Kohlbeck's wound was not available at the time but that full details would be supplied later.
Private Kohlbeck was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1948 where he was active in football, basketball and track. He has two brothers, Victor and Clarence, serving in the army.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 12, 1950 pg. 2-M
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Funeral Mass Slated for Corporal Kohlbeck
A funeral mass in honor of the late Cpl. Kenneth Kohlbeck, former Lincoln high school athlete, who was killed while fighting with his U.S. Marine unit in Korea Nov. 27, is to be celebrated by the Rev. L. M. Schorn at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc, at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The Manitowoc marine, a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Christiansen, Manitowoc, has been buried temporarily in Korea.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 19, 1950 pg. 15
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(Excerpt from article Memorial Day Parade Plans Are Announced:)
Paragraph 7: Atty. Johnson will then provide the address.
Barbershoppers will then sing "America The Beautiful." Erwin Vieweger, post chaplain, will lead services by Drews-Bleser Post 88. During this time a wreath will be donated by Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen in memory of Kenneth Kohlbeck who was killed in the Korean Conflict. ...
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, May 21, 1971 pg. 2-M

KOLLATH: Donald August
Wisconsin/CWO COA 34 Engineer BN/Korea/Vietnam BSM-ARCOM/
Aug 2, 1930 - Jan 16, 1972
Buried: St. John Reformed Church Cemetery, Centerville, Manitowoc WI
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Donald August Kollath
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1930
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home State: American Samoa
Home City: Manitowoc
Religion: Roman Catholic
Casualty Country: United States and Territory
Casualty Category: Non-battle Dead
Casualty Status: Non-hostile Dead: Died Of Wounds/injury (current), No Previous Report (previous)
Casualty Date: 16 Jan 1972
Cause of Death: Not Booby Trap Connected: None Of The Above; Other Causes (includes Animal Attack, Lightning, Electrocution, Malnutrition, Thirst, Exposure (heat Or Cold), Collapsing Structure/falling Debris, Fall (parachute Or Otherwise), Assault By Human Without Weapon, Non-drug Poisoning (including Snake Bite).
Report Date: 17 Jan 1972
Officer Branch: Corps Of Engineers
PostProm: No
Personnel Catagory: Active Duty Army
Military Class: Warrant Officers
"U.S., Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981"

KRUEGER: Wayne Allen
SN E3 US Navy/Korea
Sept 19, 1931 - Oct 17, 1951
Enlisted: Jan 3, 1951
Discharged: Oct 17, 1951
Buried: Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
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Enlisted in the Navy. Served during the Korean War. Krueger had the rank of Enlisted. Occupation or specialty was Seaman. Service number was 2632354. Served with Destroyer escort USS Ulvert M Moore DE-442.
Seaman (E3) Krueger served aboard the destroyer USS SAMUEL N. MOORE (DD-747) in Korean waters. On October 17, 1951, his ship received moderate damage from a hit by an enemy shore battery at Hungnam, North Korea, killing him. Circumstances of the casualty were attributed to: "Killed in Action".
Listed are some of the awards and medals that Enlisted Krueger either received or may have been qualified for. This is probably not a complete accounting. There may be other awards received we do not have records of.
Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal
"Korean War : Archive of American Gold Star Casualties; www.honorstates.org"

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