140 Have Made Supreme Sacrifice In Muscatine Area In War Against Axis Powers; Many reported wounded.
The cost of war runs high!
Word of the victory in Europe today brought a feeling of happiness and relief to thousands of families in the Muscatine area, but for others there were only sad memories. And for those who have sons, husbands, brothers or other relatives, fighting against the Japs in the second phase of the big world-wide conflagration the period of rejoicing was less pronounced.
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The names of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the World War No. 2, compiled from records maintained by The Journal, follow:
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Pfc. Robert Charles Freeland, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freeland of Wilton, killed in action August 19, 1944, in France.
Source: Muscatine Journal, Victory In Europe Edition, Monday, May 7, 1945
Robert Charles Freeland was born Jan. 8, 1921 to Harrison Jacob and Rose Brunow Freeland. He died Aug. 19, 1944 and is buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton, IA.
Pvt. Freeland served in World War II with the U.S. Army 359th Infantry, 90th Division and was KIA in France.
Source: ancestry.com
