Plymouth County

Sgt. James Muecke

 

James Muecke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muecke, and a grandson of Mrs. Anna Muecke, of LeMars, enlisted in the marines five months ago.  The picture shows two sharp shooting award badges.  He had planned to come home on furlough but received a call for duty.

Source:  LeMars Globe-Post, January 15, 1942  (includes photograph)

WAR SERVICE NEWS

Mrs. Anna Muecke has received word that her grandson, Jim Muecke, has been promoted to a sergeant in the Marine Corps, somewhere in the south Pacific theater.

Source: LeMars Globe-Post, August 16, 1943