Woodbury County

Robert Youngstrom

 

 

IN UNIFORM

Robert Youngstrom, seaman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Youngstrom, 5920 Morningside Avenue, is spending a 30-day leave with his parents and his grandfather, Ed Evans. He has just returned from 16 months of sea duty in the south Pacific area and after his leave will report to San Francisco for further assignment. His twin brother, S. Sgt. Richard Youngstrom is a combat engineer group now serving with the Seventh army in France.

Source: Sioux City Journal, March 18, 1945 (photo included)

Robert Evans Youngstrom was born Jan. 11, 1924 to Rudolph Albin and Edna Louise Evans Youngstrom. He died Aug. 8, 1999 and is buried in Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

Source: ancestry.com