John Ackerman was the son of John Jacob and Frances Ackerman of Spearville, Kansas.

George E. Berends entered the service on October 20, 1942, and served about three years in the European Theatre of Operations. He was discharged October 17, 1945, and re-enlishted October 18, 1945, and served three years at Fort Monmouth, NJ. He re-enlisted again in October 1948, for a three-year enlistment at the same base. He served with the 1200th Signal Division with the rank as a Technical Sergeant.

Edward E. Caliendo entered the service in September, 1943, and served with the 6th Naval Construction Battalion. His Theatre of Operations was the Pacific. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal and was discharged January 27, 1946.

Edwin G. Chamberlin entered the service on June 2, 1942, trained at Camp Roberts, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Nomoyle, Louisiana; Tinker Field in Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas; Fresno, California; Salina, Kansas; McCook, Nebraska; and Seattle, Washington. Ed went overseas June 6, 1944 and served in the Okinawa and Pacific Theatres of Operations. He received one Battle Star and returned to the United States on January 17, 1945. He was discharged as a corporal from Fort Douglas, Utah, on January 21, 1945.

George Crocker enlisted in the Naval Air Corps on June 16, 1943, and was a Radioman Second Class. He served overseas in Patrol Bombins Squadron, 106. Decorations he received were Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with four Gold Stars, and Five Battle Stars. His engagements included Iwo Jima, China, Philippines, Borneo, and Okinawa. Serving three years, he was discharged Mary 19, 1946.

Leonard R. Crocker entered the service March 22, 1942, serving with the 3064th Ordnance Service Company. He served a total of forty-three months, of which thirty-seven were foreign service. He received One Battle Star, Dutch Harbor, and was discharged October 10, 1945.

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Anthony Duesing was born September 10, 1920, to Joseph Jr. and Caroline Agatha (Nau) Duesing. Entering the Navy service on October 24, 1939, he received the Air Medal for the Aleutian Islands Campaign June 1 to 15, 1942. A Machinest Mate, he was reported Missing in Action in 1942 and declared dead September 29, 1943, as there was no trace of ship or crew to be found. Anthony was the first man to die for his country from Ford County.

Eugene G. Duesing, entered the service on March 2, 1942, and trained at Camp Bowie, Texas, Fort Belvoir, Virginia and Camp Forrest, Tennessee. He went overseas on December 24, 1943, in the Engineer Corps. He served in the European Theatre of Operations and was decorated with five Battle Stars and Expert Rifleman medal. Eugene returned to the United States December 1, 1945, and was discharged from Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, on December 9, 1945, with the rank of Captain.

George Duesing and Mary Kathrine Torline were married on October 18, 1910.

Joseph Duesing and Carolina Agatha Nau married October 30, 1939.

Edward Englert entered the Marine Corps on July 26, 1945, and trained at Parris Island, SC. He went overseas March 5, 1946, and returned to the U.S. August 10, 1946. His decorations included the Occupation of Japan, Presidential Unit Citation, Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal, American Theatre Medal, and the French Croix De Guerre. He served a total of thirteen months as a Private First Class and was discharged at San Diego, CA on August 26, 1946. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Englert.

John Englert entered the Marine Corps on August 24, 1944, and was trained at Parris Island, SC. He went overseas March 10, 1945, and received as decorations the American Theatre Medal, Pacific Theatre Medal, Burma-China Theatre Medal, Presidential Citation with one Star, Okinawa Campaign with one Star, and a Sharpshotter's Medal. He returned to the U.S. on August 8, 1946, and was a Platoon Sergeant serving twenty-four months. He was discharged at San Diego, CA, on August 24, 1946. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Englert.

Joseph J. Habiger entered the service June 9, 1943, at Fort Leavenworh, KS in the 136th Field Artillery Battalion, 37th Division. Decorations he received were the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, a World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. His campaigns were in the Northern Solomons and Luzon, with the Company 197th Headquarters, 37th Infantry, Division 45. He was discharged December 20, 1945, at Fort Logan, CO.

Carl Heskamp, son of George Sr. and Anna E. (Demming) Heskamp, entered the Air Force on February 9, 1943. He trained at San Antonio, TX, Parks Air College in St. Louis, MO, Lubbock, TX, and Independence, KS. His Theatre of Operation was European and his rank Second Lieutenant. He received as decorations the Purple Heart and the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Serving sixteen months, he was killed June 20, 1944, at Malmo, Sweden. His funeral date was July 3, 1944.

Harry Issinghoff and Cecelia (Duesing) were married May 22, 1912.

Harry Issinghoff Family

Seated L to R: Wendell, Harry, Cecilia (Duesing), Stanley

Ladies Standing L to R: Maxine, Alvina, Gladys, and Patricia

Men Standing L to R: Floyd, Robert, Jerome, Clinton

Melvin Kasselman, son of William Jr. and Christina M. (Schreck) Kasselman, entered the service on August 18, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, KS. His branch of service was Engineers and he trained at Camp Crowder, MO. On February 8, 1943, he went overseas to serve in the European Theatre of Operations. His decorations were Three Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, One Citation. He returned to the U.S. on November 8, 1945, and was discharged at Fort Leavenworth, KS, November 12, 1945, after serviing thirty-nine months.

Wilbur F. Klenke, son of Frank H. and Carrie A. (Kolbeck) Klenke, served in the Army Air Force.

Raymond J. Laudick entered the Army on October 2, 1941, and did his training at Fort Sill, OK, Fort Riley, KS, Mojave Desert, CA, and Camp Polk, Louisiana. He went overseas on August 15, 1944, and was in the European Theatre Operation, where he received a Purple Heart. A Sergeant, he returned to the U.S. after forty-nine months of service and was discharged at Fort Leavenworth, KS on October 29, 1945.

Austin McKee

S. J. Miller entered the Army on December 17, 1942, training at Camp Dodge, IA, Camp Perry, OH, Camp hood, TX, Camp Forrest, TN, and Camp Phillips, KS. He went overseas on April 21, 1944, and was in the Southwest Pacific Theatre of Operations. His rank was Technician Third Grade and he returned to the U.S. on December 14, 1945. Discharged from Fort Logan, CO, on December 21, 1945, he had served for thirty-seven months.