Military World War II A-G : Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy

Veterans of World War II [A - G]
Some of the names have been taken from their tombstones, and some from the online government site and the local Veterans Administration list. If anyone has anything to add to these entries, feel free to send it to me. Future researchers would be delighted to find physical descriptions, medals earned, what kind of people they were, pictures and whatever else you deem proper to include. Here is an address with a search to find the men in this list.
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Type of Casualty:
Killed in action - Whether at the front or by enemy action in the rear areas or
if a prisoner of war, whether by air bombardment of his prison
camp or by being shot while escaping.
Died of Wounds - Persons who were wounded and later died. .
Died of injuries - Those who suffered fatal battle injuries as opposed to wounds
in combat or in combat area and died in a line-of-duty status.
Died non battle - Other line-of-duty deaths, such as from sickness, homicide, suicide or
accidents, outside combat area(including training and maneuver deaths).
Finding of death - Individuals who were determined to be dead under Public Law 490 are
designated 'FOD', finding of death.
Missing person

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ADAMS: Paul L.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. USMC. 28th Marian 5th Div. World War II
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Adams
Nov. 2, 1923 - Mar. 2, 1945
Killed In Action or Died of Wounds
Place of death, Iwo Jima
Buried, Evergreen cem., Manitowoc
Photo
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ADELMAN: Jerome A. (VA list has Adelmann)
Residence: Manitowoc
Pvt., Infantry World War II
Died: July 28, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death, Normandy, France
Buried, St. Laurent, France
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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Jerome A. Adelmann
Private, U.S. Army
Service # 36834955
121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 28-Jul-44
Buried at: Plot C Row 7 Grave 38
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
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Official notification was received Thursday morning by Mr. and Mrs.
William Adelmann, 1702 S. 14th street, of the death of their son,
Pvt. Jerome Adelmann, in France. His death occurred on July 28 as
he was fighting with the infantry forces.
Adelmann, 21, had been in the armed forces since last October 28.
He took his basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and for the past
two and one-half months had been overseas.
Adelmann was born in Manitowoc and attended the St. Andrew parochial
school and the Lincoln high school, being a member of the 1942
graduating class. Prior to his induction into service he was serving
as an apprentice electrician at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company.
Survivors include the parents and one brother (Survivor omitted for
privacy.) who is with the searchlight battalion at Camp Davis, N.C.
Adelmann's death is the 55th death of this war.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 12, 1944 P. 2

ALAERS: Hugh E.
Pfc US Army World War II
Feb. 28, 1910 - Aug. 5, 1975

ALBRECHT: (This entry sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
Leslie C.
He was born January 11, 1918 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, son of Arthur and
Mathilda Nickels Albrecht who resided at 1411 Madison Street, Manitowoc,
Wisconsin. He was inducted into service on June 12, 1941 at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. The highest rank he held was S/Sgt. with the 17th Tank Battalion,
7th Armoured Division. He served in France from August 11, 1944 to September
26, 1944, in Belgium from September 26, 1944 to September 30, 1944, in
Holland from September 30, 1944 to November 22, 1944, in Germany from
November 22, 1944 to December 6, 1944 and in Belgium from December 17, 1944
to March 3, 1945. He had served in the Northern France Campaign, the German
Campaign, the Ardennes Campaign and the Central Europe Campaign. He received
a certificat of merit on December 6, 1944 in Blaustern, Germany, the European
African Middle Eastern Theater Service Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, The
American Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was separated from
service with an honorable discharge at Fort Knox, Kentucky on October 3, 1945.
He returned to Manitowoc, Wisconsin worked and retired from Mirro Aluminum
Company and died in Manitowoc on April 6, 1984.
Most of the above information comes from his service record filed in the
National Archives andd Records Administration.

ALBRIGHT, Edward W.
Residence: Manitowoc
Navy, World War II
Died: Sept. 5, 1945
Cause: Air Crash
Place of death: Sea
Buried: At sea
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ALLEN: Paul G.
Br 3 US Navy World War II
Feb. 18, 1920 - Dec. 14, 1978

ALLIE: Eugene E.
Residence: Two Rivers
Tec 5 955 Ord Mtr Veh Distr Co World War II
Nov 10 1924 - May 16 1945
Died of wounds
Place of death: Kessel, Germany
Buried: Holy Cross, Two Rivers
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

Photo

ALTHEN: Conrad E.
Pfc 112 Liaison Sq AAF World War II
Nov. 19, 1925 - June 10 1955

ANHALT: Bernard M.
Residence: Valders
Pfc. Infantry World War II
Died: Oct. 22, 1944
Died of wounds
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
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Bernard M. Anhalt
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 36212569
36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 19-Oct-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 6 Grave 47
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Province of Liege, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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PFC. Anhalt Dies of War Wounds
PFC. Bernard M. Anhalt, 28, (photo) wounded twice in recent months while
fighting with the armored forces in France and Germany, died Oct. 22 of
serious wounds recived three days earlier, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Anhalt, Valders, were notified Monday.
On August 16 he was wounded in France, but his injuries were slight, and
he soon returned to battle. He was awarded the purple heart which was sent
to his parents. On Nov. 4 the Anhalts learned that their son had been
wounded on Oct. 19, this time seriously.
PFC. Anhalt entered the army June 11, 1941, and from Camp Grant, Ill., was
sent to Camp Polk, La., where he remained for some time. In August, 1942,
he was sent to Camp Rice, Calif., and four months later transfered to Camp
Pickett, Va. Indiantown, Gap, Pa., was his last camp assignment before
leaving for England in August, 1943. He remained in England until the time
of the invasion of France.
A brother of the deceased, J.A. Anhalt, is also serving with the armored
forces somewhere in the Pacific.
A requiem high mass and memorial will be offered for PFC. Anhalt at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 20 at St. Mary's church, Clarks Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 15, 1944 P.2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ARENDS: Melvin F.
Tec 4 7 Sig Co 7 Inf. Div. World War II
April 30, 1922 - July 14, 1951

ARKENS: Merle J
MOMM3 US Navy World War II
1925 - 1995

ARMSTRONG: Bernard J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Sgt. Infantry World War II
Died: July 16, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: France
Buried: Unknown
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Bernard J. Armstrong
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 36215657
23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 16-Jul-44
Buried at: Plot I Row 2 Grave 30
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
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Former Circus Performer Is War Fatality
A message from the War Department to Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong, 1316 S.
31st street, on Monday evening informed them that their son, Sgt. Bernard
Armstrong, had been killed in action in France on July 16 with the infantry
forces. He is the 54th young man from this county to lose his life in World
War II.
Known intimately as "Sparky" by his friends, Armstrong, was with a teeter
board troupe appearing with the Ringling Bros. Circus before he entered the
service. Recognized as one of the best top-mounters in the teeter-board act
in the business. Armstrong played independently with the Yacopis in vaudeville
before the troupe was placed with Ringling shows.
He was one of seven Wisconsin acrobats trained by William Schultz director of
the Vocational school indoor circus here, who won a professional contract to
work under Roberto Yacopi, and then went on to the big top.
Only recently Billy Schultz had a letter from Armstrong telling about his
activities overseas.
Armstrong was born in Manitowoc on November 30, 1918. He entered service in
1940, and had been in England since last September. He had been stationed at
Camp McCoy, Sparta, prior to receiving his orders to go overseas, and his last
visit home was in July, 1943.
He is survived by his parents, a sister, Loretta, at home; three brothers, Sgt.
John J. Armstrong in England, George at home and Leo, who lives in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 9, 1944 P.2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

AUGUSTIN: George
Sgt. TRP D.8 Calvary World War II
Dec. 27, 1928 - Sept. 27, 1965

BAIRD: Calvin C.
Residence: Manitowoc
2 Lieut. Air Corps 332nd FTR Sq. World War II
Died: December 30, 1943
Place of death: California
Cause: Air Crash
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BALTE: Rosina S.
Cpl. Women's Army Corps World War II
May 31, 1919 - Dec. 26, 1969
She is in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc [T-12-4]
Obituary added

BARNES: Francis J.
World War II 1941-1945
1923 - 1948
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BARTANEN: Seth
Pvt. Hq. Det. Station Com. World War II
Jan. 21, 1903 - Aug. 5, 1961

BARTELME: Eugene B.
Sgt. Co. E 342 Infantry World War II Bsm-Ph
Dec. 15, 1917 - April 1, 1958
Buried in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers

BARYENBRUCH: Roland

S/Sgt. Roland Baryenbruch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baryenbruch of Spring
Green, Wis., former residents of Manitowoc, was liberated from a German
prison camp April 29. His last letter written on May 17 from LeHavre, France,
said he had been released from the march from Nurnberg to Moseburg a few
weeks ago. He expects to arrive at his home in mid-June.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 31, 1945

BATHKE: Leroy L.
LT(JG) USNR World War II
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Feb. 25, 1920 - Nov. 11, 1969

BAUMAN: Hubert J.
Pfc Hq. Co. OM Sec Base 7 World War II
July 9, 1919 - Dec. 26, 1962

BAUMANN: Gerald
Cpl. 813 Base Unit AAF World War II
Sept. 4, 1913 - May 12, 1967

BECHLE: Othmar F. (also have R.)
Residence: Kiel
S Sg. 9th Armored Div. World War II
Died: May 23, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: Italy
Buried: St. Peter & Paul, Kiel
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BECKER: Clarence A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Tec 5. 1896th Engr Avn Bn Co B World War II
Died: Jan. 12, 1945
Killed in action
Place of death: Southwest Pacific
Buried: Unknown
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Two More Names Added To County Casualty War List
The names of Cpl. Technician Clarence A. Becker, 20-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence R. Becker, 1329 South 13th street, and PFC. Melvin G.
Hurley, 24, son of Mrs. Bertha Hurley, Two Rivers, were added to Manitowoc
county's honor roll of servicemen who have sacrificed their lives.
According to a War department telegram received Monday evening by the Beckers,
their son was killed in the southwest Pacific on Jan. 12. When last heard from
he was with a non-combat unit of army engineers in the Dutch East Indies.
A telephone message from the daughter-in-law at Rahway, N.J., brought the news
of PFC. Hurley's death. He was killed in action somewhere in Germany on Jan. 24
and was with Co. C of the 26th infantry, which is a part of the Fighting First.
They are the 105th and 106th county youths to make the supreme sacrifice in the
world conflict.
Cpl. Becker was born in Two Rivers, moving to Manitowoc with his family in 1940.
He entered Lincoln high school as a junior and was a star basketball and football
player. He played quarterback on the same football team as Staff Sgt. John (Jack)
Krohn and PFC. Eddie Gerl, who also have been killed. Becker was a member of the
1942 graduating class, and then worked at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. company as a
chemist until he entered service on June 8, 1943. After his graduation he played
basketball on the Stangel Hardware company team.
Sent To New Guinea
Stationed at Westover field, Mass., for a while, Becker was then transferred to
the Army air base at Richmond, Va., where for eight weeks he received advanced
training followed by 13 weeks of specialist's training. After completing his
training he was assigned to overseas service, leaving this county on March 19,
1944 for New Guinea.
Survivors are his parents, five brothers, and two sisters (Survivors omitted for
privacy.) His paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Becker, live in Two
Rivers. His fiancee (Survivor omitted for privacy.) lives in Sheboygan.
The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday for the deceased at St. Boniface
Catholic church, and at 9 a.m. on Friday a memorial mass will be celebrated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 13, 1945 P.2
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KILLED-Cpl. Technician Clarence A. Becker, (Photo) 20-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence R. Becker, 1329 S. 13th street, with a non-combat unit of army
engineers in the southwest Pacific, was killed Jan. 12. A memorial mass will
be offered at St. Boniface church Friday morning. Meanwhile word was received
by Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Petersen, 1122 Fairmont street, that their nephew,
PFC, William V. Herbold of Sheboygan, and a buddy of Cpl. Becker's was killed
the same day. Both boys left from Richmond, Va., for New Guinea, and when last
heard from were in the Dutch East Indies. Herbold's parents are Mr. and Mrs.
William Herbold of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1945 P.2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BECKER: Clarence L.
Em 3 USNR World War II
April 9,1919 - Aug. 26, 1968
Buried in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers

BECKER: Gailord J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 336th Bd Gp World War II
Died: March 13, 1944
Place of death: Lake Charles, LA
Cause: Air Crash
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BECKLE: Othmar F.
Staff Sgt. 157 Inf. Div. World War II
April 4, 1921 - Mar. 23, 1944
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BEHNKE: Jerome M.
Pvt 4144 Qm SVC Co World War II
May 22, 1920 - July 13, 1971

BEHNKE: Walter P.
Pvt. Co. A 467 OM Truck Regt. World War II
Nov. 18, 1901 - Aug. 13, 1960

BEITZEL: Clement L.
Cpl 3613 Suc Comd Unit World War II
July 8, 1908 - June 16, 1971

BEITZEL: George E.
Tec 5 229 General Hosp World War II
Oct 31, 1916 - Feb 1, 1966

BELINSKE: Hugo O.
PFC World War II
1908 - 1981

BELZ: Ned J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 135th Inf Co E World War II
Died: July 10, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: Italy
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BENTHEIN: Ralph
U.S. Navy World War II
1912 - 1974
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Ralph F. Benthein, 61, of 904 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha, Minn., following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane
Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Benthein was born Aug, 21, 1912, at Two Rivers, son of the late
Frank and Martha Heldt Benthein. He was graduated from Two Rivers
Washington High School. Mr. Benthein was a veteran of World War II,
serving overseas as a yeoman in the Navy. He marred Catherine Handl
Nov. 17, 1934, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They
resided at Manitowoc since their marriage. He was a certified welder for
Boilermakers Union Local No. 107 of Milwaukee. He was a member of
Amvets Post No. 99 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; three sons; a daughter (names omitted for privacy);
three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Stupecky, of Shawano, and Mrs. Walter
Engelbrecht and Mrs. Roland Martin, of Two Rivers; two half-brothers,
Thomas Eucke, of Manitowoc and Robert O’Connor, of California and
seven grandchildren. A sister and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday,
where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and the Amvet Post No.
99 will meet in a body at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1974 P. 19

BERGLUND: Bror
Sea US Navy World War II
April 12, 1899 - April 27, 1963

BERTLER: Gerald L.
Residence: Manitowoc
Sgt. Infantry World War II
Died: March 19, 1945
Killed in action
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
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Memorial Services For Sgt. Bertler Thursday
Memorial rites for Sgt. Gerald L. Bertler, 22, killed in action on Mar. 19 in
Germany have been planned for Thursday morning at Holy Innocents Catholic church.
At 8 o'clock a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated, and the Drews-Bleser
post of the American Legion will participate in the services.
Sgt. Bertler, son of George Bertler, 1001 N. Eighth street, is the county's 122
fatal casulty in this war. At first he had been reported missing in action.
He was born in Manitowoc, and after completing his grade school education at the
Holy Cross parochial school, Mishicot, he was employed at the Westphal Paint and
Hardware store in Marinette, and prior to volunteering for service worked at the
shipyards. Trained at Camp Hood, Tex., he went overseas last December.
The deceased leaves his father, who accompanied by two daughters, Marie and Imelda,
returned last night from Bremerton, Wash., where the former had been employed,
another sister, Frances, and six brothers, three of whom are in the armed forces.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 17, 1945 P. 2
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Eulogize Sgt. Bertler At Meeting of Eagles
At the regular meeting of the Eagles lodge last night memorial services
were held for Sgt. Gerald Bertler, 21, a member, killed in action in
Germany, March 19. The eulogy was given by Judge Jerome Ledvina.
Sergeant Bertler was employed at the ship yards here before entering the
service a year ago this month.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 27, 1945 P.11
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BIRKHOLZ: Leonard R.
S1 USNR World War II
July 3, 1925 - Nov. 5. 1955

BIRRINGER: William W.
Pvt US Army World War II
Nov 4, 1920 - Dec 9,1993

BLAHNIK: Lester W.
Sgt. Hq Co 6 Armored World War II
Aug. 11, 1918 - Oct. 28, 1965
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Lester Blahnik, 47, of Kellnersville, died Thursday at Holy Family
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a several month illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Blahnik was born Aug. 11, 1918, at Kellnersville, son of the late
Frank and Katherine Kubsh Blahnik. He attended public school and
entered military service Sept. 29, 1944, serving in central Europe,
and was discharged as a technical sergeant Aug. 2, 1946.
He married Margaret Keehan Oct. 18, 1949, at Kellnersville. Mr.
Blahnik worked 12 years as a crane operator for Fred Radandt Sons
of Manitowoc and two years for Vic Zeman Construction Co. of Maribel.
He is survived by his wife; three brothers, Clarence and Edward, of
Kellnersville, and Emil of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. George Lemberger,
of Rt. 2, Cato, and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m.
the Rosary will be recited. The Kubale O'Connell Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 6179 of Cato, of which he was a member, will conduct a
memorial service at 9 p.m. Friday and graveside rites at the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 28, 1965 pg. T-7

BLASCZYK: Daniel
Sk 3 US Navy World War II
Feb 28, 1928 - Feb 11, 1975

BLESER: Daniel B.
Residence: Manitowoc
1 Lt 8th Army AF World War II
Died: Feb. 15, 1944
Died non battle - cause Air Crash
Place of death: Northern Ireland
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BLUMENSTEIN: Arthur
PFC US Army World War I & II
Jan. 19, 1887 - Dec. 16, 1982

BODART: Neuman A.
S Sg. World War II
Killed in action
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BOETTCHER: Ornie L.
Residence: Two Rivers
Pfc. 149th Inf World War II
Died: March 24, 1945
Killed in action
Place of death: Luzon, Philippines

From WWII government database:
Private First Class, U.S. Army
36269657
149th Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: July 24, 1945
Buried at: Plot A Row 3 Grave 204
Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BOLLE: Berlin J.
SCI U.S. Navy World II
Oct. 2, 1920 - Jan. 31, 1978

BONK: Wallace John
US Army World War II
Mar 13, 1923 - Jul 18, 1979

BORN: Clarence G.
Pfc. 583 Med Hosp Ship Platoon World War II
Feb. 21, 1916 - Sept. 5, 1948

BORNICK: Donald W.
Residence: Manitowoc
313th Inf. World War II
Died: Nov. 1, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: France
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BORUCKI: Cyril
PFC 411 Infantry World War II
1914 - 1949

BOUTWELL: Vernon L.
Sgt. 506 Air Service Sq. AA World War II
Sept. 17, 1922 - May 27, 1963

BRATZ: Fred W.
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mar. 31, 1903 - Mar. 13, 1976

BRATZ: William J.
Residence: Cato
Tec 5. 128th Inf Co. D World War II
Died: June 17, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: Unknown
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From WWII government database:
Technician 5th Class, U.S. Army
36208303
128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: June 17, 1944
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BRENNAN: Emanuel T.
Pvt 379 QM Railway Co. World War II
Dec. 23, 1898 - Dec. 17, 1960

BRENNAN: Joseph M.

Before his enlistment in November, 1942, he worked at the shipyards.
The death in action in France last November of Pvt. Joseph M. Brennan,
who was working at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company up to the time
of his induction has been reported to his wife, Leona, at Shawano. Pvt.
Brennan is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manney, 1410 S. 19th
street, with whom he made his home while living here.
He was serving with Gen. Patton's Third army at the time of his death.
Previously he had been listed as missing in action.
Brennan was born at Gresham on Nov. 4, 1919, and spent his early life
at Keshena. A graduate of the Shawano high school in 1939, he worked
at the local yards until Jan. 8, 1944, when called to service. He took his
basic training at Camp Wheeler, Ga., and later was assigned to Fort
George Meade, Md., and in Alabama before going overseas last
September.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 1, 1945 pg. 2
(Note: This article covers the deaths of 4 servicemen, I have divided it
to put the pertinent parts with each one.)
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BRENNAN: Michael R.
Cpl. US Army World War II
died in Green Bay, WI
Dec. 27, 1926 - Feb. 7, 1977

BRUNNER: Martin F.
Tec. 5 U.S. Army World War II
Mar. 4, 1912 - Jul. 6, 1976

BRUNS: Otto A.
Capt. US Army World War II
July 23, 1917 - June 4, 1976

BUBOLZ: Erwin A.
Pfc World War II 1941-1946
Oct. 13, 1914 - May 13, 1952

BUDNIK: Felix P.
Chmach U.S. Navy World War II
Nov. 14,1898 - June 9, 1953
He is buried in Calvary, Manitowoc #43

BUSHMAN: _________
PFC 60 Army Postal unit World War II
Jan. 22,1916 - April 9, 1960

BUSSE: Marvin E.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. Army World War II
1912 - Nov. 24, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Johns, Newtonburg
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

BUTLER: Kenneth
EN3 - US Coast Guard World War II
Jan. 9, 1929 - Sept. 16, 1959

CARBON: Joseph, Jr.
S1 USNR
Seaman 2c, USNR World War II
Wounded in action
Parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carbon, Sr.
March 20, 1924 - Dec. 6, 1953

CARBON: William
Pvt US Army World War II
July 4, 1901 - Feb. 23, 1972

CARTER: Wilbur
Served in the U.S. Army
Buried in Evergreen, Manitowoc 1924-1967

CHALOUPKA: Arnold B.
S1 US Navy World War II
Nov. 2, 1928 - Jan 30, 1996

CHAPLESKI: George C.
Sgt. Med. Det. 274 Infantry World War II
March 1, 1922 — May 5, 1968

CHASE: Wilford
PVT 3706 Base Unit AAF World War II
April 24, 1918 - May 9 1963

CHERNEY: Stanley E.
PFC US Army World War II
Aug. 24, 1926 - Dec. 17, 1981

CHERNEY: Victor W.
CMI US Coast Guard World War II
May 6, 1921 - Dec. 22, 1975

CHIZEK: Raymond J.
Sgt. 509 Fighter Gp.AAF World War II
Aug. 31, 1911 - Oct. 24, 1965

CISLER: Frank A.
T.Sgt. U.S. Air Force World War II
Oct. 7, 1918 - Sept. 19, 1960

COHEN: John F.
Tec 5 78 Field Arty Bn World War II
Aug. 22, 1920 - June 23, 1950
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John Cohen, Cato Fatally Injured on Grading Project Army Veteran
Jumped or Fell Into Path of Machine Near Melnik John Cohen, 29,
(photo) of route 1, Cato, was injured fatally late Friday afternoon
when the grading machine he was operating apparently went out of
control and he jumped or fell into its path. Cohen, single and a World
War II army veteran, was one of several men operating county graders
on the old county trunk Y, just west of the juction of that road and
county trunk Q. The junction is located in the town of Gibson, several
miles northeast of Melnik. According to County Traffic Officers William
Falvey and Edward McConnell, Cohen had just finished making a run
north on Q, preparing the road for blacktopping. Then he began
backing the grader onto the old Y, they said. The officers and Coroner
Theodore Teitgen theorized that Cohen either jumped or fell out of the
grader when he thought it was backing out of control. 'Wheels Got
Him' Joseph Lakatoes, another county employe working a different
grader, learned of the mishap at 4:30 p.m. when he found the victim.
He was grading on the same road. Cohen was still alive when Lakatoes
reached the scene. Lakatoes told the officers that Chohen had told him
that "the wheels got him." The Meihsner ambulance was called and Cohen
was taken to Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc. He died at 5:56 p.m.
coroner Teitgen said death was due to internal injuries. Cohen's grading
machine was found a considerable distance from the body, the coroner
said. It went into the ditch and stopped when it ran against an embankment.
4th Traffic Fatality The victim, Manitowoc county's fourth traffic fatality of
1950, was born in Cato in 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cohen.
During the war he served with the 2nd armored division of the Ninth army
in the European theater. He had been living at the home of his parents until his
death. Survivors, besides the parents, are four sisters, (private) Funeral
services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville funeral home and
at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic church in Clarks Mills, Rev. Michael
Fetko officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cohen was a member
of the Holy Name society. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 24, 1950 P.1

COLLINS: Clarence L.
Pvt. U.S. Marine Corps World War II
June 3, 1917 - Oct. 11, 1964

COLWELL: David L.
Cpl. 28 Fighter Sq. AAF World War II
Nov. 5, 1907 - March 14, 1970

COREY: Arthur E.
Major U.S. Army World I & II
Dec. 2, 1898 - Jan. 31, 1973

CORNELIUS: Murphy F.
Tec.4 US Army World War II
Feb. 2, 1919 - Nov. 7, 1981

JOHN F. CORRIGAN

Atty. John F. Corrigan, 50, of 3819 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc died unexpectedly
Thursday evening.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home
and at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. A brother-in-law, the
Rev. Mark Schneider, O.S.B., will officiate and the Rev. Duane Dionne will serve
as Liturgist. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Corrigan was born Dec. 17, 1923, at Toledo, Ohio, son of the late George R.
Corrigan and Mrs. Florence Schoen Corrigan. He attended Michigan State University,
Harvard University and was graduated from Marquette Law School in 1950. He married
Agnes Schneider June 26, 1954, at St. Joseph Church, Rice Lake. The couple lived
in Valders, Two Rivers, Jacksonville, Ill., and Bay City, Mich., moving to Manitowoc
in 1966.
He was an attorney with the firm of Knab and Corrigan of Manitowoc. He was a former
Boy Scout executive, receiving the St. George medal from the National Catholic
Committee of Scouting in 1973. He also was a former school teacher. He was a World
War II veteran, member of St. Paul Parish, Worship Committee of the parish and
lector and lay minister of communion. He was a member of the Manitowoc County and
Wisconsin Bars Assn., Manitowoc Rotary Club, served on the board of directors for
Manitowoc Mobile Meals and the board of directors for the Clipper City Shipmates.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, five daughters (private); his mother, Mrs.
Florence Corrigan, of Sylvania, Ohio; a brother, Patrick, of Cincinnati, Ohio; three
sisters, Mrs. John (Rita) Higgins, of Westerly, R.I., Mrs. Roger (Joanne) Seibert,
of Fostoria, Ohio, and Mrs. James (Suzanne) Stein, of Toledo, Ohio. His father preceded
him in death in 1968.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Friday
afternoon, where a parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be
made to the Roncalli Scholarship Fund.
Herald Times Rporter, Friday, January 25, 1974 P.14

CUSHMAN: William F.
Pvt. 503 Airborne Inf. World War II
June 21, 1920 - April 30, 1945
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DAFFNER: Lawrence L.
52 US Coast Guard Res World War II
Dec 4, 1921 - July 14, 1959

DAHLKE: Edgar H.
Cpl Army Air Forces World War II
Feb. 2, 1918 - Oct. 9 1975
buried: Zion United Methodist cemetery (#15)

DAMMAN: Anthony A. Photo
Residence: Manitowoc
Sgt 127 Inf Co E World War II
Died of wounds
Feb 11, 1919 - Dec 20, 1942
Place of death: Buna, New Guinea
Buried: Holy Cross, Two Rivers
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County Soldier Dies in Pacific, Parents Learn
Second Service Man Succumbs in South; Total Reaches 26
Sergeant Anthony Damman, 24, (photo) son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Damman
of route 2, Two Rivers, who left here in October, 1940, with company E
died December 20, 1942, of wounds received while fighting the Japs in
New Guinea.
News of his death was received Sunday by his parents in a telegram from
the War Department at Washington.
Another message to Joseph Denis of Mishicot, told of the death of his
son, Private Alfred Louis Denis, 25, in a government hospital at Hot
Springs, Ark. this brought to a total of 26 the number of deaths in
Manitowoc county suffered in World War II.
The telegram from Washington was a severe blow to the parents of Sergeant
Dammon. His mother had written seeking information about her son, who had
not written since early December. A letter came back only last week from
Washington that as far as the records indicated he was "alive and well."
He was born in this city and his parents moved to the present farm a few
miles north of Manitowoc three years later. He attended the Shoto school
and before leaving for Camp beauregard with Company E of the Wisconsin
State Guard was employed on his father's farm. He was a corporal in the
company when it left for active training and was promoted to sergeant the
following July.
Engagement Told
A year ago Sergeant Damman's engagement to Miss Mary Griesbach of this city
was announced.
Sergeant Damman's last letter home was received by his parents December 21,
along with holiday greeting telegrams a few days later. The letter, writen
"somewhere in New Guinea" was postmarked December 11, 1942.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers; sister. (Survivors omitted for
privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1943 P.2
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He was brought home to be buried:
Staff Sgt. Anthony A. Damman, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Damman of route
2, Two Rivers, died December 20, 1942 of wounds received while fighting the
Japs in New Guinea. He ws born in this city and his parents moved to a farm
a few miles north(?) of here a few years later. He enlisted in Company E
and left with that unit for Louisiana and later went to the south Pacific.
He was a corporal when the company left here and later was promoted to
sergeant.
Survivors are his parents, two brothers and a sister.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DAUL: John Francis
Pfc 80 General Hospital World War II
Feb 8, 1922 - May 22, 1961

DAVIS: Donald J. Davis
Michigan - Lt Jg US Coast Guard World War II
April 21, 1910 - Aug 1, 1970

DAVIS: John Robert
S Sgt US Air Force WW II - Korea - Vietnam
Aug 29 1910 - Nov 22, 1975

DAYMON: William E.
Pvt. 51 Evacuation Hospital World War II
April 12, 1900 - April 28, 1963

DEHNE: Emil C.
SSG US Army WW II - Korea - Vietnam
Apr. 13, 1928 - Feb. 5, 1975

DELSMANN: Mildred M.
Lt. Col. Army Nurse Corps World War II
July 22, 1907 - Feb. 7, 1974

DEMBSKY: Donald M.
Tec 573 Ord. Med. Maint. Co. World War II
Sept. 25, 1927 - Sept. 15, 1958

DENIS: Alfred L.
Residence: Manitowoc
Det Med Dept. World War II
Died: March 28, 1943
Place of death: Hot Springs, Ark
Cause: Injuries
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DENK: Walter H.
Residence: Clarks Mills
Sgt. 32nd Armd Regt World War II
Died: Dec. 22, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: Belgium
Buried: Ardennes, Belgium
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Walter H. Denk
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 36212567
32nd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 22-Dec-44
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Ardennes American Cemetery
Neupre, Belgium
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
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Missing In Action
Missing in action somewhere in Belgium is Sgt. Walter H. Denk,
according to a message from the War department sent to his brother,
Harvey R. Denk, route 1 Cato.
Sgt. Denk, a resident of the town of Cato, was inducted into the army
on June 11, 1941, and since August 1943, has been overseas with a tank
division unit. When first arriving overseas he was stationed in England,
from there he went to France, and when last heard from was in Germany
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 8, 1945 pg. 2
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MISSING SOLDIER NOW KNOWN DEAD
Sgt. Walter H. Denk of Clarks Mills, reported earlier as missing in action
somewhere in Belgium, is now known to have been killed there on Dec. 22.
according to a War department telegram received by the late soldier's brother,
Harvey R. Denk, route 1, Cato. The war casualty total in the country is
now 111.
Sgt. Denk, 31 was born at Auburndale, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Denk. Prior to his induction into the armed forces on June 11,
1941, he was working on a mink ranch operated by Louis Pivonka.
He went overseas as a member of a tank division unit, disembarking at
England. He saw action in France and Germany.
Survivors are two brothers, Harvey, route 1, Cato; Ervin, Whitelaw; and
one sister, Mrs. Florence Manlick, Rapids.
A requiem high mass will be celebrated in the memory of the deceased
soldier at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21 at St. Mary's church, Clarks Mills.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, March 15, 1945 pg. 2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DENOR: Raymond J.
Tec. 4, 180 General Hospital World War II
March 29, 1915 - Jan. 4, 1963

DENT: Roland F.
Residence: Manitowoc
Missing in action presumed Killed in action
Died: April 1, 1945
Place of death: South Pacific
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DEWANE: George
Pvt. Co. E 326 Glider Inf. World War II
Aug. 2, 1910 - April 14, 1964

DEWANE: Leo L.
Residence: Maribel
Pvt. 14 Bomb SQ AAF World War II PH
Killed in action
Feb. 12, 1917 - Sept. 7, 1944 (VA record has Sept. 2, 1944)
Place of death: South Pacific
Buried: At sea
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DEWANE: Walter James
PFC 2 Marines 2 Marine Div. World War II
July 20, 1914 - June 20, 1944
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DEWEY: Roland C.
Tag # 36981870-T44 44 A
(Note: On Dog Tags they have him listed as
Ronald C. Dewey-mistake in spelling-Dog tag)
Rainbow Div-42nd Infantry
January 8, 1926-April 13, 1990
Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes, approx 6' tall.
He's buried at Forest View Cemetary in Two Rivers.
(contributed by his daughter)

DIEDRICH: Lawrence J.
Tec. 5 Co. A 597 Sig AWI Bn. World War II
Dec. 11, 1915 - April 21, 1962

DIEFENTHALER: W. J.
Tec 5. World War II
Died non battle
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DIEFENTHALER: Wilbur J. (probably W.J. above)
Residence: Kiel
422nd Inf 106th Div. World War II
Died: Feb. 21, 1945
Place of death: Germany Prisoner of War
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DIEGEL: VERNON E.
PVT Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA WWII
Enlisted: Milwaukee
Enlistment Date: Apr 21, 1941
Discharge Date: Aug 8, 1945
Feb 3, 1919 - Feb 20, 1990
Tombstone
*****
Twenty-Eight Defense Trainees Get Jobs During Month of April
129 Trainees Now Have Jobs; Three Are Drafted
Twenty-eight defense trainees have accepted private employment during the month of
April, according to Albert Lindholm, clerk on the Vocational Education for National
Defense Program. Three trainees in addition have been drafted into military service.
They are: Reginald Baird, Joseph A. Krummel, and Vernon E. Diegel.
Total number of trainees who have accepted employment since the project was started
last July is 129…
The Citizen Ship, Manitowoc Vocational School, Wis., April 1941 pg. 3
*****
Vernon Diegel Is Wounded In New Guinea
Private Vernon Diegel, 23, son of Mrs. Dora Diegel of 1022 South 13th Street, has been
seriously wounded in fighting against the Japanese in New Guinea, according to a
telegram received by his mother today from the War Department.
Deigel is with a medical detachment. He left Manitowoc to enter the service April 20, 1941,
and received most of his training at Camp Livingston, La. Then he was transferred
overseas to Australia.
Four weeks ago Mrs. Diegel received a letter from her son, mentioning the fact that he
was in New Guinea.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Tuesday, December 22, 1942 pg. 3
*****
Manitowoc Youth Gets Silver Star In Pacific Area
Private Vernon Diegel, 23, son of Mrs. Dora Diegel of 1022 South 13th street Manitowoc
has been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action, according to Associated Press
dispatches from Allied headquarters in Australia.
Complete citations for the gallant actions of Diegel and two other Wisconsin soldiers who
received the decoration cannot be released now for security reasons, the dispatch said.
He was cited, along with Captain Harold A. Spraetz of Madison for action near Pongani,
New Guinea last October 18.
Private Diegel was wounded in New Guinea fighting, that information having been received
by his mother on Dec. 22. It is not known, however, if he was wounded in the action in which
he earned the citation or in subsequent actions.
Two Rivers Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, April 23, 1943 pg. 2
*****
Neighbor Soldier Gets Silver Star
The Silver Star medal awarded to Private Vernon Diegel of Manitowoc, for gallantry in action
in the fighting on New Guinea last Oct. 18 has been sent by him to his mother, Mrs. Dora Diegel,
1022 South 13th street.
Private Diegel, who was wounded in New Guinea, is now in a hospital in Australia. He reported to
his mother that he has recovered from the wounds but is now ill with malaria.
The medal was received by his mother on Tuesday of this week.
Two Rivers Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Thursday, July 1, 1943 pg. 2
*****
OUR MEN IN SERVICE:
Serving with a medical unit of the 32nd Red Arrow infantry division in northern Luzon,
Pfc. Vernon E. Diegel, son of Mrs. Dora Diegel, 1022 S. 13th street, has been awarded the
medical badge for satisfactory performance of duty under actual combat conditions.
The division, commanded by major General Willaim H. Gill, in its fourth year of combat
against the enemy in the southwest Pacific, is currently fighting in the Caraballo mountains
of norther Luzon.
Pfc. Diegel, serving with the division's crack 128th infantry regiment, entered the army in
April, 1941, and left the U.S. for overseas duty in April, 1942.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Monday, June 11, 1945 pg. 3

DIETRICH: William C.
PFC 4300 QM Railhead Co World War II
Nov. 1. 1914 - Jan. 21, 1971

DIETZLER: Harold J.
Pvt. Army Air Forces World War II
Nov. 27, 1923 - Jan. 5. 1968

DORINSKI: Albert E.
Pfc. World War II
Died of wounds
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DRILL: Alois A.
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Jan. 24, 1912 - Apr. 17, 1978

DRYLL: Lyle R.
SI USNR World War II
Sept. 10, 1925 - Feb. 1, 1966

DUBEY: Ervin B.
Pvt. CAV Repl TNG Center World War II
Nov. 14, 1911 - Sept. 20, 1965

DUGAN: Robert Lawrence
Residence: Two Rivers
Seaman 1c USNR World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Dugan
Died of wounds
Place of death: South Pacific
Buried: Unknown

Photo

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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DUPUIS: Joseph L. Photo
Residence: Two Rivers
Pfc 180 Inf 45 Inf Div World War II
Killed in action
Oct. 8 1919 - July 14 1943
Place of death: Sicily
Buried: Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers Tombstone
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Pfc. Dupuis' remains have been returned at the request of his mother, Mrs.
Katherine Dupuis of 1519 Jefferson street, Two Rivers. He was killed in the
North African area, probably in the Sicily invasion, July 14, 1943. He was
34 years old at time of death.
Pfc. Dupuis was inducted into the army in April of 1941 and was discharged
after passage of the law on 28-year-olds. He was called back into service
in March 1942.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 9, 1948 p.14
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

DUTTON: Kenneth F.
1Lt. World War II
Died of wounds

EBERLE: Reinhold F.
Residence: St. Nazianz
Pfc. Med Bn World War II
Died: Sept. 10, 1944
Cause: Disease
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: New Guinea
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

EGAN: Richard C.
Residence: Manitowoc
PFC 56 Armd Inf. Bn 12 Armd 7th Div. World War II
Killed in action
April 28, 1923 - Jan. 9, 1945
Place of death: Metz, France
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ELEWAUT: A. E.
Cpl. World War II
Killed in action
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ELLERT: Paul W.
SSGT US Army World War II
Sep. 14, 1908 - Sep. 17, 1975
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ENGELBRECHT, Harvey C.
Wisconsin/Pvt 40 Engr C Regt/World War II PH/
April 8, 1920/July 12, 1943

In Sicily Invasion
Henry W. Engelbrecht of 1105 17th street, Two Rivers, has requested return
of the body of his son Harvey. Private Engelbrecht was killed at the age of
23 in the early summer of 1943. Prior to the government announcement of his
death he was in the North African area with an engineering combat unit and
is believed to have taken part in the Sicily invasion.
Private Engelbrecht went into service Nov. 19, 1942 and overseas May 24,
1943. Prior to his enlistment he had been employed at the North American
Aviation company plant in Los Angeles.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 9, 1948 p.14
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ENGLERT: Francis C.
Tec. 5 US Army World War II
Aug. 12, 1915 - Jan. 8, 1982

ENGLERT: Helen A.
Pfc Women's Army Corps World War II
Feb. 20, 1920 - April 28, 1972

ENTRINGER: Walter J.
World War II
2 Oct. 1906 - 23 Jan. 1999
(b. and d. dates from the Social Security death index)

ENTRINGER: Walter J.
World War II
2 Oct 1906 - 23 Jan 1999

ERICKSON: Alvin H.
Residence: Manitowoc
T Sc. Army World War II
Died: July 26, 1944
Cause: Wounds
Place of death: France
Buried: Unknown

Photo
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Alvin H. Erickson
Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 7032443
359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 26-Jul-44
Buried at: Plot C Row 27 Grave 11
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ERICKSON: Earl E.
Residence: Two Rivers
Pvt. 3rd Army Qtr Co World War II
Died: Dec. 24, 1944
Killed in action
Place of death: Belgium
Buried: Unknown

Earl E. Erickson
Private, U.S. Army
Service # 36299751
3891st Quartermaster Truck Company
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 24-Dec-44
Buried at: Plot B Row 3 Grave 39
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

ESPEN: Benedict H.
PFC 873 ABN Engineer Bn World War II
Oct. 27, 1904 - March 16, 1959

EVANS: Charles John
Pfc US Marine Corps World War II
Sep 15 1907 - Sep 7 1975

EVANSON: Raymond D.
PFC Co. D 411 Infantry World War II BSM
June 15, 1912 - Nov. 14, 1960

FABIAN: Joseph M.
Cpl. Army Air Forces World War II
Mar. 9, 1927 - Mar. 19, 1976

FARGO: Harvey E.
Residence: Manitowoc
Marines World War II
Died: May 9, 1943
Place of death: Jacksonville, Fla.
Cause: Air Crash
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

FARLEY: Walter J.
Lt US Coast Guard Res. World War II
Sept. 23, 1893 - Oct. 1, 1968

FEIDER: Arnold P.
Lieutenant (j.G.) U.S. Navy World War II/
Oct. 15, 1919 - May 9, 1959

FELDMAN: Junior C.
Tec 5 16 Amrd Engr Bn World War II
July 10 1926 - Jan 12, 1968

FELTMAN: Francis J.
Cpl. 303 Fa Bn 97 Inf. Div World War II
Oct. 25, 1914 - July 10, 1970

FENDER: Ruth M.
Captain in the army nurse corps
1917-1947

She is buried in Evergreen cemetery/have obituary

FEUERSTEIN: Andrew C.
Tec 5 16 Infantry World War II BSM & OLC-PH
March 18, 1914 - Feb 5 1953

FICKETT: Carroll J.
PFC US Army World War II
Dec. 24, 1921 - April 21, 1973

FISHER: Ruben R.
Pfc 3614 Suc Comd. Unit World War II
Nov. 5, 1909 - Aug. 5, 1956
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Funeral services for Reuben R. Fischer, 45, who died Sunday in Milwaukee
of injuries sustained when he was attacked and robbed in Milwaukee July 28,
will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville,
and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, with the
Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will
be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, August 7, 1956 pg. M-13

FINCH, Elizabeth
2D Lt Army Nurse Corps/World War II
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Mrs. Charles W. True, 54, of 1301 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S.
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. True, the former Elizabeth Finch, was born April 23, 1914, at Racine,
Wis., daughter of the late John and Alice Fish Finch. She was graduated from
St. Catherine High School, Racine, and St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du
Lac. She was an Army nurse, attaining a second lieutenant rank during World
War II, and served in the Philippines. She was a member of the St. Agnes Alumni
Assn. and the American Legion Women’s Post 448, Milwaukee, and had been on
the nurses’ staff of Holy Family Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Miss Mary and a sister, Mrs. Jerome
Jacobson, of Racine.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where at 7 p.m. the
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1969 P. 7

FOGLETANZ: Henry J.
Pfc US Army World War II
March 22, 1902 - Feb. 28, 1954
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Henry J. Fogeltanz, 51, of Kellnersville, a veteran of World War II,
died unexpectedly Sunday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
He was stricken with a heart attack at his home and died shortly after
admission to the hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m.
Thursday at the Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Frank Svatek will
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in
Franklin in 1902, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fogeltanz, Sr.
Twenty-five years ago he took employment as a painter at the Manitowoc
Shipbuilding, Inc. He entered the military in 1942 and saw service in the
African campaign and was discharged in 1945 with the rank of private
first class. In 1947 he married Miss Mildred Cherney. He was active in
veterans affairs and was chaplain of the Kubale-O'Connell post, Veterans
of Foreign Wars of Cato and a member of the Drews-Bleser post of
Manitowoc, American Legion. He was also a member of AFL
Boilermakers local No. 443, and the Sea Gull Club. Surviving are his
wife; five brothers, John of Rt. 2, Cato, William and Raymond of
Manitowoc, Edward if Kellnersville and Leonard of Rt. 1, Cato; five
sisters, Mrs. Louis Remiker of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Anton Zahorik
of Rt. 2, Cato, Mrs. Edwin Shimek of Kellnersville, Mrs. Alvin Wachal
of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Krizenesky of Brillion. Friends may call
at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be
recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, March 1, 1954 pg. M-17

FOSSUM: Dudley C.
South Dakota Cpl. 529 Signal OPR Co. World War II
buried in Manitowoc county
Dec. 28, 1906 - June 17, 1968

FOX: Clifford M.
SSgt US Army World War 11
Apr. 1, 1918 - June 17, 1980

FRANCHE: Lawrence F.
Residence: Francis Creek
Air Corps World War II
Died: July 21, 1945
Cause: Missing in action presumed killed in action
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

FRANKEN, Richard H.
Residence: Manitowoc
Fl O. 14th Air Grp World War II
Died: August 8, 1946
Cause: Missing in action presumed killed in action
Place of death: Burma
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

FRASCH: Oakley Ray
Motor Machinist's mate 1c, USN. USS Lagarto World War II
Wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Veronica Frasch
Died: May 24, 1945
Cause: Missing in action presumed killed in action
Place of death: Java Sea
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

FRICK: Harold J.
S.Sgt 4000 Base Unit AAF World War II
July 29, 1907 - March 20, 1963

GAGNER: Ward Irving
AMM2 USNR World War II
March 14, 1922 - Oct. 23, 1949

GALLAGHER, Daniel F.
Daniel F. Gallagher/1913-1959
He is in St. Isidore, Meeme twp.

GALLENBERGER: Alvin M.
MSgt Army Air Forces World War II
Apr. 22, 1908 - Jan. 26, 1976

GAPINSKY: Paul
Pvt. Hq. Co. 3 Bn. 13 Inf. World War II
June 25, 1909 — March 27, 1968

GAREY: Uriel E.
Cpl. US Army World War II
June 3, 1926 - Apr. 17, 1978

GAROT: John K.
HM 3 US Navy World War II
Nov. 5, 1926 - Mar. 1, 1982

GARRIGAN: Dale I.
1st Lt 525 AAF Base HQ 8 ABSQ World War II
died in Chicago IL, buried in Manitowoc co.
Sept. 4, 1906 - May 21, 1947

GARRIGAN: Jimmie
Sgt. US Army World War II - Korea - Vietnam
Oct. 1, 1927 - Aug. 12, 1975

GATES: George J.
Pvt. Co. D 125 Armd. Engr. Bn. World War II
Feb. 13, 1904 - July 30, 1954

GAUTHIER: Earl J.
Sgt. 2114 Base Unit AAF World War II
Sept. 13, 1906 - Feb. 3, 1969

GAUTHIER: Harold A.
PFC 122 Evac Hosp. World War II
Nov. 25, 1919 - July 18, 1972

GAUTHIER: Russell Frederick
Residence: Two Rivers
Seaman 2c, USNR. World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gauthier
Died: Nov. 24, 1943
Cause: Missing in action presumed killed in action
Place of death: Gilbert Islands
Buried: At sea

Photo
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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Deaths of Two Servicemen Raises County Total To 83
The deaths in action of Pvt. Elton R. Lenz, 19, son of August Lenz,
route 3, Manitowoc, and Seaman Second Class Russell Gauthier, son of
Mr. and Mrs. David Gauthier, Two Rivers, brought to 83 the number of
county war dead in World War II.
(snip)
Seaman Gauthier, reported missing in action in the Pacific just a
year ago today — Pearl Harbor day—has been declared officially dead.
Secretary of Navy James Forrestal informed the late seaman's parents
Wednesday of the Navy department's decision, listing him as deceased.
Hold Memorial Rites......
On Liscombe Bay
Gauthier, who was 18 when reported missing in action, was a member of
the crew of the escort aircraft carrier Liscombe Bay, torpedoed and
sunk during the Gilbert islands operations by a Japanese submarine.
His death was presumed to have occurred Nov. 24, 1943.
Russell Gauthier was born in Two Rivers on March 16, 1925, and
attended the Koenig elementary school. He attended high school for two
years and then entered the Vocational school, taking employment as a
welder at the Hamilton Manufacturing company. While in high school he
played clarinet in the high school band, later playing with local
orchestras for private parties and meetings.
His two brothers, Harvey and Leslie, already in the service, Russell
insisted upon enlisting in the navy, securing the permission of his
parents on March 3, 1943, 13 days before reaching his 18th birthday.
He was assigned to sea duty on May 23, 1943, sailing out of Bremerton,
Wash., on the Liscombe Bay, making her initial trip into action.
Brother Is Discharged
Harvey recently was medically discharged from the service, having
served in France and participated in the Normandy invasion and now a
patient at the Veterans' hospital at Wood, Wis. PFC. Leslie, 21, was
reported by his parents as stationed in a rest camp in Holland after
serving with the infantry in Germany.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, December 7, 1944, page 2, columns 4-5
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(Note: This article covered several servicemen. The parts pertaining
to the others have been put with their entries in the cemeteries when
possible)

GAUTHIER: Warren Geo.
Staff Sgt. 553 Base Unit AAF World War II
April 16 1921 - Sept 28 1962

GELDON: Edward Leonard
Oregon MOMM 3 US Coast Guard Res World War II
buried in Manitowoc co.
April 25, 1912 - Jan 4, 1958 Tombstone
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Funeral services for Edwin L. Geldon, 45, of 9175, N.W., Rambler Lane,
Portland, Ore., husband of the former Anna Krajeck of the Town of Two
Rivers, who was killed in a traffic accident Saturday night near Orofino,
Idaho, will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryzek officiating. Burial will be
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Geldon, who was a service man for the Frank G.. Hough Co. of
Libertyville, Ill., was killed along with his passenger, Frank Learn,
also a firm serviceman, when their car skidded on the ice on what is
known as a dangerous curve six miles west of Orofino.
Mr. Geldon was born in Chicago, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geldon, now
of Bangor, Mich. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard for two years in
World War II, and had worked after the war for the Hough Co. and made
his home with his family at Zion, Ill., until last June when he was
transferred to the west coast.
Besides his wife, a nurse whom he married at Waukegan, Ill., in 1942,
he leaves two children, (private); his parents, and a sister, Mrs. Mary
Oswald, of Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home probably after late Thursday after-
noon upon the arrival of the casket and where the Rosary will be recited
at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 8, 1958

GERL: Edward J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 121 Inf. Co L U.S. Army World War II
Killed in action
1925 - Jan. 3, 1945
Place of death: Battle Bulge, France
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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EDWARD GERL, THIS CITY, IN LIST OF MISSING ON SHIP SUNK BY U-BOAT
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gerl, Wollmer Street, First Manitowoc Boy to
Fall Victim to Undersea Warfare of the Enemy
WAS WITH CONTINGENT WHICH LEFT CITY IN OCTOBER FOR SERVICE
Another Manitowoc name has been added to the honor roll—“Died for His
Country” and the city today mourns the loss of its first soldier victim
of the U-boat in person of Edward Gerl whose name is listed among those
missing following the sinking of the British steamer Moldavia in the
English channel Thursday. Twelve of 53 American soldiers reported lost
in the sinking of the steamer are Wisconsin boys. Edward Gerl, who was 28,
and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gerl, Wollmer street, this city, was with
the second contingent which left here in October and was at Camp Custer for
a short time. The young man was a graduate of the Manitowoc County Training
School and later was engaged in teaching in the county for two years, later
taking an examination and entering the railway mail service in which he was
at work when called to the colors.
Two Brothers In Service.
First intimation that the local soldier was among those missing and probably
dead on the Moldavia was conveyed in Associated Press dispatches to the
Herald today at 11:20 am and the family of Frank Gerl, brother, was informed
of the news, and it was the son who soon after conveyed the sad intelligence
to the parents at their home on the West side. The news was a terrible shock
to Mr. and Mrs. Gerl who have had three of their sons respond to the call of
the colors, two of the boys having left within the past month, Richard to go
to Columbus Barracks, O., and William as a member of the contingent sent to
Lansing, Mich., two weeks ago to enter the Michigan College for special
training as an automobile mechanic.
Overseas Three Weeks.
It was believed that Gerl was safe and in France receiving his training,
because of the fact that word only recently was received from Leonard Pfeffer,
another Manitowoc man who was with Gerl in North Carolina where they were
assigned in camp, to the effect that he (Pfeffer) was safe in France. If
Pfeffer conveyed the news from France, it is possible that the two Manitowoc
boys became separated in England, Pfeffer being assigned to an earlier boat
which landed him safely. Gerl was among the first of the local contingents to
leave the city and was transferred to Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.C. One of the
last letters was received by his brother Frank which was dated April 4 in which
it was intimated that he was soon to leave for New York to take passage for
England. In a later letter to his parents, Gerl wrote on the eve of his
departure from New York, stating that he was leaving in the morning. This
letter was undated but was received here about three weeks ago. Judging from
the interim between that time and now, Gerl was assigned to cross the channel
with the Moldavia’s contingent almost immediately after he arrived in Liverpool
or some other English coast port.
First Victim of U-Boat.
News of the loss of Gerl, the first Manitowoc boy to fall victim to the
ruthless U-boat warfare of the enemy was a shock to the community and called
forth widespread sympathy for the bereaved family. While there is a chance
that Gerl may have been picked up and saved, the hope is not strong as it is
feared that the men lost on the Monrovia were killed outright in the explosion.
With the news of the death of another local boy in the service, the departure
of the contingent of 306 to leave tonight, has added more significance and will
impress more emphatically upon the community, the dangers into which they owe
to stand behind the country for which their sons are ready to battle and die.
Edward Gerl was popular with a large circle of friends and was a clean cut,
upright young man whose memory will be cherished. Gerl was a member of Co. B,
58th U.S. Inf., Fourth division.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 25, 1918, Page 1
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF DEATH OF EDW. GERL IS RECEIVED
Training School of Which Young Man was a Graduate to Place Gold
Star on Service Flag
Official notice of the death of Edward Gerl of this city, in the
sinking of the British steamer Moldavia in the English Channel Thursday
and received from the U.S. War department Saturday afternoon. The message,
the usual brisk and ? by Secretary Baker of the War department was
addressed to Frank Gerl, brother of the dead man, whose name had been
(rest is illegible)
News of the death of Edward Gerl had its effect upon the select men who
left Saturday was a subject of comment among the boys to whom it brought
realization that they might meet a like fate, but it did not dampen the
spirit of the men. At the Training school tomorrow a gold star will be
placed in the ? to be dedicated by the school, Mr. Gerl having been a
graduate of the school. It is unknown whether Mr. Gerl’s body was
recovered when the Moldavia was sunk but it is ? it will be ?.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 27, 1918, Page 1
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Yesterday was the second anniversary of the sinking of the Tuscania, which
while carrying American troops overseas, was torpedoed off Ireland. Priv.
Gerl of this city was one of the victims of the tragedy.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 3
(Note: The earlier report, 1918 listed the Moldavia as the ship he died on)
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"The Moldavia was purchased by the Admiralty in 1915 and converted into an
armed merchant cruiser. She was torpedoed and sunk on 23 May 1918 off Beachy
Head in the English Channel by a single torpedo from U-boat UB-57. At the
time of her sinking she was being used as a troopship for United States
troops. Fifty-six Americans soldiers were lost in the sinking.
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"The SS Tuscania was a luxury liner of the Cunard subsidiary Anchor Line,
named after a town in Italy. She was torpedoed in 1918 by the German U-boat
UB-77 while carrying American troops to Europe and sank with a loss of 210
lives."
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

GERL: Herbert Louis
Residence: Manitowoc
Chief Machinist, USN. World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gerl
Died: June 21, 1945
Killed In Action
Place of death: At sea near Okinawa
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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Parents Learn Sons Lose Lives In Philippines
Another navy casualty announced today is that of Chief Machinist
Herbert Louis Gerl, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gerl, 436 N.
Sixth street, had been killed in action. Information was lacking in
the message as to how and when he was killed.
Chief Machinist Gerl has been in the navy since 1934. He was born
at Cato on Dec. 18, 1915, and after graduating from the St. Michael
parochial school at Whitelaw, he worked on his fathers farm until his
enlistment on June 14, 1934.
Was Honor Man
While in training at the San Diego naval training station Gerl had been
selected an honor man of his company.
In the last letter received by his parents in April he said he had landed
in San Francisco, but would be in port only a short time, not allowing
him sufficient time to travel home.
He leaves his parents, two brother, Harold, Manitowoc; Lester, Cato;
three sisters, Annabel and Marion, both of Manitowoc; Sister Frances
DeSales of the Holy Family Convent.
A requiem mass in his memory will be offered at 9 o'clock Monday
morning at Sacred Heart Catholic church by the Rev. Walter Tuschl
of Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 6, 1945 pg. 2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

GILMORE: Clinton
U.S. NAVY World War II
1924 - 1970

GLEICHNER: Gilbert E.,
Sr.SC3 US Navy World War II
Mar. 20, 1926 - May 21, 1982

GLEIXNER: Lyman Joseph
Pvt. U.S. Army World War II
Apr. 24, 1912 - Dec. 31, 1974

GNADT: Alois J.
Tec 3 U.S. Army World War II
April 27, 1918 - Dec. 20, 1975

GOGGINS: Charles H.
Residence: Reedsville
AS US Navy World War II
Jan. 5, 1928 - Oct. 21, 1946
Place of death: Great Lakes
Cause: Disease
Buried: St. Patricks cemetery, Franklin twp.

GOODING: George Edward, Jr.
Rm 2 USNR World War II
Dec 5, 1925 - Aug 24, 1963

GORALSKI: Frank J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Co F 127th Inf.
Killed in action
Died: June 11, 1945
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

GOSPODAREK: Leonard F.
Cpl. U.S. Marine Corp. World War II
Dec. 9, 1920 — Dec. 26, 1952

GROLL: Percy W.
Pvt. Hq. Det. 3 Tank GP World War II
Aug. 21, 1902 - April 4, 1966

GRONAU: Glenn K.
Residence: Two Rivers
Cpl., USMCR. World War II
Mother, Mrs. Zada Gronau
Died: June 28, 1944
Killed In Action
Place of death: Saipan, S. Pacific
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3

GROTBECK: Alf E.
S1 USNR World War II
Jan. 11, 1923 - Aug. 14, 1967

GROTT: Eugene Raymond
PFC 1377 AAF Base Unit World War II/
Nov. 27, 1922 - July 28, 1952

GRYCH: Casimer
Tec5 MED DET 127 Infantry World War II
Dec. 28, 1916 - April 24, 1963

GUEHLSTORF: Cortland J.
51 US Navy World War II
May 5, 1928 - Jun. 11, 1975