World War II Honor List

Killed in action, died of wounds, or lost lives as result of operational movements in war zones.

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World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from Iowa, June 1946.  Creator: War Department, The Adjutant Generals Office, Administrative Services Division.  Contributed by Constance Diamond

State Summary of War Casualties from Iowa, April 1946.  Compiled by Casualty Section, Office of Public Information,  Navy Department.   Contributed by Hancock County Genealogical Society member

Surname First Name Type of Serial Number Grade Type of Casualty
Anderson Donald J. Drafted Corporal Died of wounds
Austin Richard Paul  Machinist's Mate Second Class Killed in action
Bell George G. Drafted Private First Class Killed in action
Bredlow Glen W. Drafted Sergeant Died of wounds
Buns Arnold Herman Seaman First Class USN Killed in action
Carlson Clifford H. Drafted Private First Class Killed in action
Christensen Chester L. Private First Class USMC  
Christensen Stanly E. Regular Army Enlisted Staff Sergeant Died non battle
Clapsaddle Perry J. Enlisted 7th Service Command Master Sergeant Killed in action
Crowder Woodrow W. Regular Army Enlisted Staff Sergeant Died non battle
Delger Kort Selective Service Private First Class Killed in action
Fritz Reinhart A. F. Selective Service Sergeant Killed in action
Harrington James A. Enlisted 7th Service Command Staff Sergeant Killed in action
Hersbergen Ralph E. Selective Service Technician Third Grade Died non battle
Hesley Maitland L. Selective Service Sergeant Killed in action
Hunsley Clifton H. Selective Service Sergeant Killed in action
Jacobs Wayne E Private First Class USMCR
Jacobson Alan R. Commissioned Officer First Lieutenant Killed in action
Jante Edwin Earl Yeoman Third Class USN Killed in action
Jensen Robert G. Selective Service Private First Class Killed in action
Knoll Edmund B. Flight Officer Army Air Force Flight Officer Killed in action
Kunz Julius Jr. Commissioned Officer Second Lieutenant Killed in action
Myhr Keith J. Selective Service Private First Class Killed in action
Olson Kenneth Lee Fireman First Class USNR Killed in action
Osnes Thelen H. Selective Service Sergeant Killed in action
Schoenwetter Lyle E. Selective Service Corporal Killed in action
Seuferer Johnnie F. Selective Service Staff Sergeant Killed in action
Stevenson Wilbur P. Commissioned Officer First Lieutenant Killed in action
Stith Lloyd J. Commissioned Officer Captain Finding of death
Vettling Gordon H. Selective Service Technician Fifth Grade Died of wounds
Welsh Dale C. Selective Service Technician Fifth Grade Killed in action
Wicks Harold A. Commissioned Officer First Lieutenant Finding of death