A World War II Hero Lived in That House
Adam Berger
Kaarlo Aalto (1912-1996)
527 Center St, Marquette
Soldier and Butcher
Kaarlo Aalto went by Charles. He was a butcher at the Eben Co-op. He served in the Army. Aalto returned to working at the Eben Co-op after the war. Kaarlo’s brother Victor also served in World War II.
Victor Aalto (1913-2004)
527 Center St, Marquette
Ordnance Sergeant in the Pacific
Victor Aalto worked in the building trades. He joined the Army in January 1942. Aalto served as an ordnance supervisor in the Pacific. He reached the rank of sergeant. Aalto worked as a painter after the war. Victor’s brother Kaarlo also served in World War II.
Nancy Abrahamson (1918-2012)
227 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Nurse Corps Officer
Nancy Abrahamson trained in nursing at St. Lukes. She worked for a year at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, WI before being commissioned as an officer in the Army Nurse Corps. She served in Battle Creek, MI. Her sister Sigrid also served in the war.
Sigrid Abrahamson (1920-2009)
227 W Michigan St, Marquette
WAVE in Philadelphia
Sigrid Abrahamson served in the women’s branch of the Naval Reserves called WAVES, standing for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. She was stationed in Philadelphia. Her sister Nancy was an Army nurse.
Wallace Agnew (1915-1953)
402 W Washington St, Marquette
Pharmacist’s Mate in London
Wallace Agnew worked for the Union National Bank in New York, NY. He joined the Navy in August 1940. Agnew was a pharmacist’s mate. He was stationed in London with the headquarter company overseeing American Naval operations in Europe. After the war. He was an accountant with the Public Housing Administration in Washington, D.C.
Allan Raymond Ahlsten (1924-2005)
1025 Pine St, Marquette
Army Pilot and High School Coach
Allan Ahlsten went by Ray. He attended John D. Pierce High School and was on the track team. Ahlsten joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. He went through primary flight training in Decatur, AL. Ahlsten reached the rank of second lieutenant. Later in life, he was a high school athletics coach in Mill Valley, CA.
Arthur Aho (1910-1988)
131 Zoberlein St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant and Diamond Drill Operator
Arthur Aho worked in a warehouse. He joined the Army in November 1942. Aho reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a diamond drill operator.
Edward Aho (1905-1945)
339 Jackson St, Marquette
Army Infantry Sergeant
Edward Aho worked for the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Army in September 1943. He was stationed at Camp Van Dorn in Centerville, MS. He then went to Camp Meade near Annapolis Junction, MD. He served with D Company, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. Aho reached the rank of sergeant.
POW in Germany
Aho went missing in action in France on August 10, 1944. He was a prisoner of war at Stalag 3C in Brandenberg, Germany. Aho was able to send his mother Christmas greetings through the Red Cross, letting her know that he was in good health. German guards forced prisoners to march out of the camp on January 31, 1945. They ran into a Russian armored unit, which opened fire on them, killing many prisoners including Aho. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Prisoner of War Medal. Aho is memorialized at the Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. Edward’s brothers Elias and Martin also served in World War II.
Elias Aho (1920-1975)
339 Jackson St, Marquette
Sailor and Beverage Salesman
Elias Aho was employed by Marquette Bottling Works. He served in the Navy. Aho worked as a salesman for Marquette Bottling Works when he came home. His brothers Edward and Martin also served in World War II.
Gordon Aho (1914-2001)
316 W Kaye Ave, Marquette
Medical Field Service School
Gordon Aho was a graduate of Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Before the war, he taught in Mayville, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1941. Aho graduated from the twelfth class of the Medical Field Service School in Carlisle Barracks, PA. Graduates from this course earned commissions as officers and handled medical administrative duties, freeing Army doctors and dentists to see more patients.
Martin John Aho (1913-1975)
339 Jackson St, Marquette
Army Air Corps and Car Salesman
Martin Aho often went by his middle name John. He worked at Seifert Motor Company at 401 W Washington St, Marquette. Aho joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. After the war, he sold cars in Detroit, MI. Martin’s brother Edward also served in World War II.
Walter Aho (1908-1986)
518 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Handyman and Soldier
Walter Aho attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a maintenance man. Aho joined the Army in July 1942. He continued his military career after the war.
Werner Aho (1917-1970)
641 Bluff St, Negaunee
Armored Signal Company
Werner Aho attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Inland Steel. He joined the Army in May 1943. Werner trained in Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He served with the 144th Armored Signal Company, which operated in Europe. Aho was employed as a polisher at a metal shop after the war.
Waino Akkala (1918-2022)
127 E College Ave, Marquette
Seabee Machinist
Waino Akkala graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a machinist for the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Navy in April 1943. Akkala served as a Seabee, part of the Navy’s construction force. He trained at Camp Peary near Williamsburg, VA. He operated in the Pacific as a machinist. He saw combat at Leyte, Luzon, and the Marshall Islands. When he came home, he went back to work as a machinist for the Lake Shore Engineering Company.
Douglas Alexander (1920-1993)
601 N Third St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Ground Crewman Married in England
Douglas Alexander, a graduate of Graveraet High School, joined the Army Air Forces in February 1942. He was in a ground crew unit. Alexander operated in England, North Africa, and the Middle East. He married in England. Approximately 60,000 British women married American servicemen during World War II. His brother Wallace also served in the war.
Robert Alexander (1922-1989)
221 W Kaye Ave, Marquette
Escort Guard
Robert Alexander served in the Army. He was part of an escort guard company, bringing German prisoners of war to England. Alexander was at sea on his way to the Pacific when news of Japan’s surrender came through and the ship returned to the United States. He earned degrees from Northern Michigan College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), and Georgetown University. Alexander was a professor of government and politics at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Wallace Alexander (1918-1981)
601 N Third St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor and Fireman
Wallace Alexander joined the Navy in June 1944. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA. Alexander served aboard USS Duncan, a Gearing-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. He worked as a fireman for the City of Marquette after the war. Wallace’s brother Douglas also served in World War II.
Harold Alholm (1912-1972)
109 E Prospect St, Marquette
Navy Hydrographic Officer
Harold Alholm worked for the Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, IL. He joined the Navy in May 1944. Alholm worked in the United States Hydrographic Office (USHO) in Washington, D.C. This department prepared navigational charts for the Navy. Alholm reached the rank of lieutenant. He worked as an engineer and estimator in the contracting industry after the war.
Paul Ameen (1922-2006)
628 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Camouflage Engineering Sergeant in Europe
Paul Ameen attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for his father’s trucking company, Ameen Transfer. He joined the Army in February 1943. Ameen was a sergeant in a camouflage engineering unit in Europe. He was a trucking company manager after the war.
Paul Amell (1917-1948)
220 Ready St, Ishpeming
Army Lieutenant and Iron Miner
Paul Amell attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Cliffs Power and Light as an apprentice electrician. Amell joined the Army in June 1942. He reached the rank of lieutenant. When he came home, Amell worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Clifford Amundsen (1921-2007)
215 E Michigan St, Marquette
Air Transport Sergeant
Clifford Amundsen attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He joined the Army Air Corps in November 1940. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941. Amundson served with Air Transport Command in the Pacific. He reached the rank of sergeant. His unit received a Presidential Citation.
Arthur Anderson (1923-1996)
442 Fisher St, Marquette
Ski Troop and Infantryman
Arthur Anderson was known as Art. He worked for Kelly Hardware. Anderson joined the Army in March 1943. Anderson served with the ski troops. He later transferred to an infantry unit based at Camp Swift near Austin, TX. After the war, he worked as an auditor for American Scientific Laboratories in Madison, WI.
Carl Anderson (1924-1944)
316 E Park St, Marquette
Tank Destroyer
Carl Anderson attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Campbell Supply Company, a small concrete block production facility that became Fraco in 1981. He joined the Army in March 1943. Anderson trained at Fort Sheridan near Lake Forest, IL. He then went for specialized armored combat training in Fort Knox, KY. Anderson served with a tank destroyer unit.
Killed in Italy
Anderson served in North Africa for four months. He then participated in the battle for the beachhead at Anzio, the successful attempt to turn the tables on the Axis forces occupying Italy. German troops abandoned Rome to the Allied invaders on June 4, 1944. Rome was the first European capital to be liberated from Nazi control. Anderson died in combat on June 22, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice in battle. Carl’s brother James also served in World War II.
Clyde Anderson (1927-2019)
221 Tobin St, Negaunee
Joined the Navy at Sixteen
Clyde Anderson went by Tiny. He attended Negaunee High School. Anderson paused his high school career at the age of sixteen to join the Navy. He was stationed at Shoemaker, CA. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after finishing his high school degree. Clyde’s brothers Lyle, Robert, and William also served in the war.
Conrad Anderson (1911-1966)
604 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Sailor and Electric Company Lineman
Conrad Anderson worked as a salesman. He joined the Navy in August 1944. He trained in Farragut, ID. When he came home, he worked as a lineman for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Edward Anderson (1923-1989)
1627 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Army Engineer and Art Teacher
Edward Anderson went by the nickname Windy. He joined the Army in April 1943. Anderson went through basic training at Camp Roberts in San Miguel, CA. He then took courses in engineering at Stanford University and Indiana University. When he came back to Marquette, Anderson worked as an art teacher.
Elizabeth Anderson (1921-2013)
518 Fisher St, Marquette
WAVE and Senior Center Assistant Director
Elizabeth Anderson went by Betty. She graduated from Graveraet High School. She served with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve. After the war, Anderson helped to found and was assistant director of the Marquette Senior Service Center.
Elizabeth Anderson (1923-2007)
212 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
WAC Parachute Rigger
Elizabeth Anderson joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in January 1944. She trained in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Anderson deployed to New Guinea where she worked as a parachute rigger. When she came home, she was a custodian for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Elizabeth’s brothers Kenneth and Robert also served in World War II.
Elmer Anderson (1917-1997)
360 Harrison St, Marquette
Command Master Chief and Carpenter
Elmer Anderson worked for a contractor named Franz Menze. He joined the Navy in April 1942. Anderson reached the rank of command master chief petty officer. He worked as a carpenter after the war.
George Anderson (1921-2011)
503 Summit St, Marquette
Soldier and Math and Industrial Arts Teacher
George Anderson studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Corps. Anderson served at Camp Sibert, near Attalla, AL. This base specialized in chemical warfare training. When he came home, he finished his degree at NMU. He then earned a master’s degree at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). Anderson taught math and industrial arts at the Michigan School for the Blind in in Lansing.
Harold Anderson (1913-1982)
356 W Crescent St, Marquette
Soldier Married in Australia
Harold Carl Anderson went by the nickname Andy. He served in the Army and reached the rank of captain. Harold was stationed in Australia. He married a woman in Melbourne, and the couple lived in California after the war. Approximately 15,000 Australian women married American servicemen during World War II. Australia was widely considered one of the best duty stations and shore leave locations in the entire war.
Harold Anderson (1916-2007)
334 Harrison St, Marquette
Transport Ship Officer and Research Chemist
Harold Anderson worked as a truancy officer for Marquette Public Schools. He served in the Navy aboard troop transport ships. Anderson reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he worked as a research chemist in the ordnance industry in Los Angeles, CA. Harold’s brother Robert also served in the war.
Herbert Anderson (1913-1985)
134 W Prospect St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant
Herbert Anderson worked for the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Anderson was stationed at Daniel Field in Augusta, GA. Anderson reached the rank of sergeant.
Jack Anderson (1919-2014)
313 Battery St, Ishpeming
Solider, Baker, and Builder
Jack Anderson graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked as a baker. Anderson joined the Army in August 1942. He served as a cook with the 40th Combat Engineer Battalion. He operated in Africa, Italy, France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, he worked as a baker in Milwaukee, WI. When he came back to Ishpeming, he worked for the Consolidated Lumber Company in Ishpeming. He was then employed by the Neely Lumber Company in Negaunee. Later in life, he worked for Northland Builders. Jack’s brothers Robert and William also served in the war.
James Anderson (1921-1972)
316 E Park St, Marquette
Army Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Battalion
James Anderson was a truck driver for the Campbell Supply Company, a concrete block manufacturer renamed Fraco in 1981. He joined the Army in January 1943. He trained at Camp Stewart, near Hinesville, GA. Anderson was in the 357th Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Battalion Coast Artillery Corps, which specialized in defending harbors against enemy planes. After the war, Anderson worked as a furnace repairman. His brother Carl also served in World War II.
Kenneth Anderson (1921-1993)
212 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
Soldier in England and Railroad Worker
Kenneth Anderson was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in January 1943. Anderson served in England. After the war, he worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). Kenneth’s sister Elizabeth and brother Robert also served in the war.
Lyle Anderson (1925-2013)
221 Tobin St, Negaunee
Seaplane Tender in the Pacific
Lyle Anderson joined the Navy in April 1943. He served with the Third Fleet. Anderson was aboard USS Mackinac, a Barnegat-class seaplane tender that operated in the Pacific. He was also aboard USS ARD-16, an auxiliary repair dock, a floating dry dock used to return damaged ships to seaworthiness. He worked as a carpenter when he came home. Lyle’s brothers Clyde, Robert, and William also served in the war.
Richard Walter Anderson (1920-2000)
218 W Park St, Marquette
Merchant Mariner and Navy Fireman
Richard Anderson went by his middle name, Walter. He worked as a merchant mariner for the American Steamship Company aboard the SS Edmund P. Smith. He served in the Navy. Anderson reached the rank of fireman first class, meaning he maintained engines and facilitated damage control as needed. Richard’s brother Roy and sister Ruth also served in the war.
Robert Anderson (1917-1953)
313 Battery St, Ishpeming
Army Medical Unit
Robert Anderson attended Ishpeming High School. He was a salesman for the Milwaukee Journal. Anderson served with an Army medical unit. He was stationed at Camp Ellis near Bernadotte, IL. Anderson served in the Army Air Forces signal corps after the war. Robert’s brothers Jack and William also served in World War II.
Robert Anderson (1917-1991)
148 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Australia and Railroad Worker
Robert Anderson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Anderson joined the Army in 1942. He was stationed in Australia. Anderson continued working in the railroad industry after the war.
Robert Anderson (1919-1987)
334 Harrison St, Marquette
Navy and Railroad Machinist
Robert Anderson worked at the Northland Hotel. He served in the Navy. Anderson trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was a machinist’s mate. He worked as a railroad machinist when he came home. Robert’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Robert Anderson (1921-2002)
221 Tobin St, Negaunee
Army Sergeant Wounded in Luxembourg
Robert Anderson studied at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He served in the Army in Europe. Anderson was wounded by a shell burst in Luxembourg. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was an engineer for General Electric. Robert’s brothers Clyde, Lyle, and William also served in World War II.
Robert Anderson (1925-1998)
212 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
Sailor in St. Louis
Robert Anderson served in the Navy. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was stationed in St. Louis, MO. Robert’s sister Elizabeth and brother Kenneth also served in World War II.
Roy Anderson (1923-1973)
218 W Park St, Marquette
Navy Quartermaster and Merchant Mariner
Roy Anderson attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He then worked as a merchant mariner. Anderson served in the Navy. He was stationed aboard USS LSM-340, a Landing Ship Medium amphibious landing ship in the Pacific. He continued in the Navy during the Korean War. Anderson reached the rank of quartermaster second class. He worked on ore carriers for United States Steel when he retired from the military. Anderson was aboard a ship that was cruising behind and later looked for the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which wrecked in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Roy’s sister Ruth and brother Richard also served in World War II.
Ruth Anderson (1923-2012)
218 W Park St, Marquette
WAVE at Miami Airbase
Ruth Anderson served in the Navy’s women’s corps, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She was a storekeeper at an airbase in Miami, FL. Ruth’s brothers Richard and Roy also served in World War II.
William Anderson (1913-1979)
313 Battery St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Oil Worker
William Anderson joined the Army in 1942. He was stationed at Camp Livingston near Pineville, LA. After the war, he worked in the petroleum industry in Falfurrias, TX. William’s brothers Jack and Robert also served in World War II.
William Anderson (1923-1973)
221 Tobin St, Negaunee
Marine Wounded at Iwo Jima
William Anderson worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Anderson was wounded at Iwo Jima. He recovered at the hospital at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. William’s brothers Clyde, Lyle, and Robert also served in the war.
William Anderson (1924-2002)
105 E Prospect St, Marquette
Soldier in Germany and Auto Parts Store Employee
William Anderson went by Bill. He studied at Northwestern University. Anderson joined the Army in March 1943. He trained in St. Petersburg, FL. He received specialized instruction at Manhattan College. Anderson served with the First Army in Germany. He worked for Carroll Motor Supply after the war.
William Andrew (1920-2001)
709 Park St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant Awarded Purple Heart
William Andrew went by Bill. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Andrew joined the Army in February 1944. He reached the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked for the Hercules Powder Company and for Cleveland-Cliffs in the Empire Mine.
Francis Andriacchi (1912-2000)
312 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Corporal and Appliance Repair Shop Owner
Francis Andriacchi attended Ishpeming High School. He was a car mechanic. Andriacchi joined the Army in June 1942. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he owned an appliance repair shop. His brothers Joseph, Louis, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Joseph Andriacchi (1910-1998)
312 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Grocer
Joseph Andriacchi worked as a retail store manager. He joined the Army in November 1942. After the war, he owned Andriacchi’s Grocery. Joseph’s brothers Francis, Louis, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Louis Andriacchi (1906-1998)
312 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Traffic Engineer
Louis Andriacchi attended Ishpeming High School. He studied at Yale University. Andriacchi joined the Army in April 1942. After the war, he was a traffic engineer with the State of Michigan. He also worked for the mining company MMM, later called 3M, in St. Paul, MN. His brothers Francis, Joseph, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Salvatore Andriacchi (1917-2007)
312 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier in France and Print Shop Owner
Salvatore Andriacchi graduated from Ishpeming High School. He then attended the University of Notre Dame. He worked as a draftsman. Andriacchi joined the Army in June 1942. He served in France. When he came home, he owned a print shop. Salvatore’s brothers Francis, Joseph, and Louis also served in the war.
Warren Annear (1920-1978)
297 Teal Lake Ave, Negaunee
B-25 Bomber Crashed into the Mediterranean Sea
Warren Annear joined the Army in November of 1939. After training in Pampa, TX, he earned the rank of second lieutenant. Annear was a pilot with the Army Air Forces in the 448th Bomb Squadron, 321st Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. He flew B-25 Mitchell medium bombers in Europe. On February 19, 1944, his B-25 (#42-6550) took flak from above while flying a bombing mission over Anzio, Italy. The blasts knocked Annear unconscious and wrecked the plane’s hydraulic system and instrument panel. Most members of the crew parachuted out. Annear, his co-pilot, and one other crewman crash landed the plane in the water. They made it out of the escape hatch and onto an emergency raft. These three were spotted by British Spitfires and rescued by British sailors. The other crew members went missing. Annear served in the Air Force until 1960.
William Annelin (1921-2008)
212 E Peck St, Negaunee
Infantryman in France and Principal
William Annelin graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked at the Texaco service station on Main St in Negaunee. Annelin joined the Army in January 1943. He served in an infantry unit in Europe. He had learned French in school and could speak with citizens in France. Annelin fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU) and University of Michigan (U-M) after the war. Annelin worked as a teacher and principal in Midland, MI.
George Apostle (1921-1987)
344 E Arch St, Marquette
Soldier in Italy and Accountant
George Apostle joined the Army in July 1940. He served in Italy. Apostle remained in the Army until 1953. He later worked as an accountant in Pensacola, FL.
Donald Archambeau (1913-1973)
363 Alger St, Marquette
Art Teacher
Donald Archambeau graduated from Graveraet High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught art at Graveraet High School and was active in the Boy Scouts. He helped rehabilitate juvenile delinquents.
Staff Sergeant and Principal
Archambeau joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. He trained at Jefferson Barracks in Lemay, MO. He then received photographic instruction at Lowry Field in Denver, CO. Lowry worked in an administrative role in Colorado Springs, CO. He then deployed to Europe. Lowry reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was the principal of Kings Street Elementary in Eaton Rapids, MI.
John Armitage (1918-1999)
318 W Division St, Ishpeming
Logger, Infantryman, and Miner
John Armitage attended Champion Public School. He worked in the logging industry. Armitage joined the Army in October 1940. He served in an infantry unit. After the war, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. John’s half-brothers Albert and Wilfred Carriere also served in World War II.
Nicholas Arger (1906-1970)
223 W Ridge St, Marquette
Café Owner and Ship’s Cook
Nicholas Arger operated the Tip-Top Café at 503 N Third St. Arger joined the Navy in January 1943. He served as a ship cook. Arger continued to run the Tip-Top Café when he came home.
Glenn Asplund (1923-2018)
814 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Camera Repairman
Glenn Asplund attended Ishpeming High School. He was a talented musician. Asplund joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He trained at Lowry Field in Denver, CO. Asplund was a camera repairman with a photo reconnaissance unit based in England. After the war, he graduated from Oregon State University (OSU). He then worked for Boeing in Seattle, WA.
Earl Ayotte (1922-1953)
363 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant in Europe and Appliance Store Owner
Earl Ayotte served in the Army. He participated in the invasion of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Ayotte reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he owned an appliance store. Earl’s brother Gerard also served in World War II.
Gerard Ayotte (1923-1988)
363 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
MIA in Italy
Gerard Ayotte joined the Army in March 1943. He fought in Italy. Ayotte went missing in action on February 16, 1945. His name was later mentioned on German radio as a prisoner of war. He was released from a German prison at the end of the war. Ayotte worked as a meatcutter at the A&P grocery store when he came home. Gerard’s brother Earl also served in World War II.
Walter Bacon (1915-1945)
323 S First St, Ishpeming
Sailor Killed in Plane Crash Coming Home
Walter Bacon was a foreman for the Oliver Iron Mining Company. He served in the Navy. Bacon was killed on his way home when his Michigan Central Airlines plane crashed near La Porte, IN on December 31, 1945.
Philip Bahrman (1915-1983)
322 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Officer and Mathematician
Philip Bahrman taught at Kearsley High School in Flint, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1941. He attended officer candidate school in Miami Beach, FL. After the war, he worked as a mathematician for a research corporation in Los Angeles, CA.
Doreen Bailey (1918-2002)
209 E Clark St, Negaunee
Army Nurse in England
Doreen Bailey served as a nurse in the Army. She joined the military in April 1943. Bailey deployed to England. She continued to work as a nurse when she came back to Negaunee. Doreen’s stepbrother, William Uren, also served in World War II.
Orville Baker (1925-2010)
229 W Washington St, Marquette
Navy Cook and Power Plant Supervisor
Orville Baker attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in 1942. Baker was a cook. When he came home, he worked for the E.J. Longyear Company. He then worked for the Upper Peninsula Power Company, eventually becoming the supervisor of the Presque Isle plant.
Mervin Robert Baldrica (1919-2006)
323 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Captain in Two Wars
Mervin Baldrica went by Bob. He studied at Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in March 1942. Baldrica reached the rank of captain. He also served in the Korean War. When he left the military, he worked for WMIQ in Iron Mountain.
Earl Ball (1919-1974)
334 W Bluff St, Marquette
Ordnance Unit and Jewelry Store
Earl Ball worked as a gas station attendant. He joined the Army in March 1942. Ball was in an ordnance unit with the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division in Europe. This unit operated in France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, he worked for Stein Jewelers in Holyoke, MA.
Frank Balmes (1906-1987)
526 W Ridge St, Marquette
Stationed at Bombing Range
Frank Balmes worked at the Piqua Handle Factory in Marquette. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. Balmes was stationed at the Myrtle Beach Bombing Range at Myrtle Beach, SC.
August Barbiere (1917-1998)
208 W Division St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart Pacific Marine and Iron Miner
August Barbiere attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1942. Barbiere operated in the Pacific. He was wounded in battle twice, including in the fight for Saipan. Barbiere was awarded a Purple Heart and a Gold Star. He worked as a miner when he came home. August’s brothers Bruno and Salvatore also served in the war.
Bruno Barbiere (1914-1972)
208 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Engineer and Barber
Bruno Barbiere worked as a barber. He joined the National Guard in October 1939. Barbiere served in Company D of the 107th Engineering Battalion. This unit was incorporated into the regular Army once the war began. It deployed to Europe and participated in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Barbiere returned to working as a barber when he came home. Bruno’s brothers August and Salvatore also served in the war.
Salvatore Barbiere (1916-2000)
208 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Road Commission Worker
Salvatore Barbiere attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a laborer for the Marquette County Road Commission. Barbiere joined the Army in April 1941. He went back to work for the County Road Commission after the war. Salvatore’s brothers August and Bruno also served in World War II.
Pauline Bargion (1919-1994)
611 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Physical Therapist and Navy Nurse
Pauline Bargion attended Ishpeming High School. She studied nursing at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. She then became a registered physical therapist after studying at Medical College in Richmond, VA. Bargion joined the Navy Nurse Corps in December 1942. She remained in the Navy until 1955. After leaving the military, she lived in Mexico City and Oaxaca, Mexico for eight years. She then lived in Albuquerque and Roswell, NM.
Alfred Barshaw (1926-2016)
118 Genesee St, Marquette
Battle of the Bulge Soldier
Alfred Barshaw went by Al. He graduated from Graveraet High School and joined the Army soon after, in August 1944. Barshaw fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the bloodiest land battle of the war, fought in late 1944 and early 1945. After the war, he worked as a milkman, delivery driver for Raish Oil, and school janitor. Alfred’s brother Raymond also served in World War II.
Raymond Barshaw (1920-2009)
118 Genesee St, Marquette
POW and Fuel Truck Driver
Ramond Barshaw drove a truck for Walford Nystrom Moving Lines. He joined the Army in November 1942. Barshaw served with a field artillery unit. He was reported as a prisoner of war (POW) in June 1944. Barshaw was held at Stalag 4D in Torgau, Germany. He was released at the end of the war. When he came home, he drove a fuel truck. Raymond’s brother Alfred also served in World War II.
Clement Bastien (1922-2014)
328 Rock St, Marquette
Coast Guard in the Pacific
Clement Bastien went by the nickname Bud. He attended Graveraet High School where he played on the football team. He worked for the Stinson Aircraft Company in Wayne, MI. Bastien joined the Coast Guard in October 1942. He served aboard USS Errol, a Camano-class cargo ship that operated in the Pacific. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Later in life, he worked for the Paper Converting Machine Company. Clement’s brother Paul also served in World War II.
Paul Bastien (1924-2008)
328 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier in France and Machinist
Paul Bastien attended Bishop Baraga High School. He joined the Army in August 1943. Bastien served in France. After the war, he worked as a machinist in Milwaukee, WI. Paul’s brother Clement also served in World War II.
William Donald Bath (1924-1996)
325 W Park St, Marquette
Soldier and School Superintendent
William Bath sometimes went by Donald. He worked for the Mining Journal. Bath joined the Army in March 1943. After the war, he was a high school teacher in Menominee. Later in life, he was the school superintendent in Lansing, MI.
Stanley Bator (1921-2012)
218 Rock St, Marquette
Sailor and Oldsmobile Welder
Stanley Bator worked as a pressman for Lyon Inc in Detroit, MI. He joined the Navy in June 1942. He served in Africa and then in the Pacific. After the war, Bator worked as a welder for Oldsmobile in Lansing, MI.
August Edward Battisfore (1914-1996)
428 Oak St, Marquette
Glider Unit Staff Sergeant
August Battisfore went by Ed and the nickname Buster. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Washington, D.C. Battisfore joined the Army in 1942. He served in a glider unit based at Camp Mackall near Aberdeen, NC. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Later in life, he was a mapmaker for the Naval Hydrographic Office. August’s brother George also served in World War II.
George Battisfore (1904-1968)
428 Oak St, Marquette
Mechanic and Combat Engineer
George Battisfore was a mechanic. He also worked in construction. Battisfore joined the army in August 1942. He served with the 305th Engineer Combat Battalion. This unit operated in Europe. George’s brother August also served in World War II.
Otto Baulke (1906-1986)
346 E Michigan St, Marquette
Devil’s Brigade Soldier
Otto Baulke worked on his father’s farm in Chocolay. He joined the Army in February 1941. Baulke was part of the First Special Service Force (FSSF). This commando unit, known as the Devil’s Brigade, was comprised of American and Canadian soldiers. It operated in Europe under British command.
Howard Bauman (1916-1974)
1114 Pine St, Marquette
Army Bomber Pilot and Sheet Metal Mechanic
Howard Bauman worked as a carpenter. He joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941. He trained at Sheppard Field near Wichita Falls, TX. Bauman deployed to England. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber pilot. Bauman remained in the Air Force until 1956. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic when he returned to civilian life.
Robert Bean (1926-1998)
325 W College Ave, Marquette
Solider in Okinawa Typhoon
Robert Bean joined the Army in January 1944. He served in Okinawa. Bean witnessed a typhoon hit the island and described it as an experience he would never forget. He worked as a machinist after the war.
Thomas Beard (1920-1987)
116 Cleveland St, Negaunee
Army Sergeant and Plumber
Thomas Beard joined the Army in October 1940. He reached the rank of sergeant. Beard worked as a plumber after the war.
Benjamin Beauchaine (1918-1997)
429 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier in the Aleutian Islands and Okinawa
Benjamin Beauchaine worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army in November 1941. Beauchaine served in the Pacific, including the Aleutian Islands and Okinawa. After the war, he was a fireman for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Albert Beauchamp (1923-2004)
302 Chamberlain St, Marquette
Army Camouflage Engineer
Albert Beauchamp graduated from Baraga High School in Marquette. He worked for the Marquette Dock Company. Beauchamp joined the Army in February 1943. Beauchamp served with the 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, based in England, which specialized in concealing the strength and location of American forces throughout Europe. After the war, he worked as a plumber at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. Albert’s brother Willard also served in World War II.
Bobb Beauchamp (1923-1945)
1027 Second St, Marquette
Transporting Planes in India and China
Bobb Beauchamp was a gifted athlete and musician in his youth. He joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18. After training in Corsicana and San Antonio, TX, he earned his silver aviation wings and the rank of second lieutenant. He initially served as an instructor at Pinellas Army Airfield, near St. Petersburg, FL. Before going overseas, he flew a P-40B Tiger Shark fighter plane.to Kalamazoo, MI, where he visited his brother Ray. Beauchamp operated in India and China, delivering planes and supplies to combat zones with the 16th Fighter Squadron of the 51st Fighter Group.
Disappeared Near China
Bobb Beauchamp vanished while flying a strafing run near China on February 27, 1945. The Army declared him missing. His young wife read about the incident in a newspaper, then received a Purple Heart in the mail, but had no official word about what happened to her husband. Bobb’s buddy Don Sheridan came to visit her, as the men had made a pact that if one of them returned home, he would reach out to the other’s family. Sheridan recounted that Bobb had made a sharp turn into a fog bank and collided with a wingman. The military declared Bobb dead a year after he went missing. Bobb’s brother Raymond served in the Navy in World War II. Bobb Beauchamp is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Donald Beauchamp (1924-2009)
334 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Tail Gunner
Donald Beauchamp went by the nickname Haircut. He attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served as a tail gunner and was stationed in England. When he came home, he worked as a mechanic for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Humbolt and Tilden Mines.
Raymond Beauchamp (1925-2018)
1027 Second St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor and Aluminum Executive
Raymond Beauchamp went by Ray. He attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy at age 17. Beauchamp served on destroyers in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. After the war, he attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1948. Beauchamp also served in the Navy during the Korean War. When he returned to civilian life, he worked for aluminum company Alcoa, retiring as president of the Wear-Ever Aluminum Company in Chillicothe, OH. Ray’s brother Bobb also served in World War II.
Willard Beauchamp (1925-2004)
302 Chamberlain St, Marquette
Submarine Tender Sailor
Willard Beauchamp, who went by Bill, joined the Navy in December 1942. He served aboard the USS Orion, a submarine tender. This ship was stationed in Australia, Indonesia, and Saipan. When he came home, Bill worked for the Guelff Printing Company, Marquette Dock Company, Fred’s Rubber Stamp, and as a janitor at NMU. His brother Albert was also in the war.
Samuel Herbert Beaudoin (1908-1969)
415 N Fourth St, Marquette
Navy Baker in the Pacific
Samuel Beaudoin went by Herbert. He worked as a baker. Beaudoin joined the Navy in June 1942. He was a baker. He served aboard USS Monitor, an Osage-class vehicle landing ship that operated in the Philippines, Okinawa, and Japan.
Edward Beaudry (1918-1990)
330 Alger St, Marquette
Soldier and Deputy Sheriff
Edward Beaudry went by the nickname Bud. He worked at the William Williams grocery store on S Front St in Marquette. He joined the Army in December 1943. Beaudry was stationed at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. After the war, Beaudry worked as a deputy sheriff at the county jail.
George Beaudry (1910-1960)
1129 N Front St, Marquette
Tank Unit in Italy
George Beaudry worked as a logger. He joined the Army in May 1942. Beaudry was in Company A, 757th Tank Battalion. This unit operated in Italy. When he came home, Beaudry worked on a coal dock.
Robert Beaudry (1921-2006)
227 Genesee St, Marquette
Boatswain and Gas Station Proprietor
Robert Beaudry was a gas station attendant. He joined the Navy in July 1942. Beaudry was a boatswain. After the war, he owned and operated a gas station.
Darryl Bebo (1922-2013)
145 W Bluff St, Marquette
Submarine Hunter
Darryl Bebo worked for the OC Spark Plug company in Flint, MI. He joined the Navy in March 1942. Bebo served aboard Submarine Chaser SC-1319. After the war, he worked in the automobile manufacturing industry in Flint, MI. He was later employed by Ladish Tri-Clover Machine Company in Kenosha, WI. Darryl’s brother Francis also served in the war.
Francis Bebo (1926-2014)
145 W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier and Auto Manufacturer
Francis Bebo served in the Army. After the war, he worked for American Motors and Chrysler in Kenosha, WI. His brother Darryl also served in World War II.
Ernest Beck (1912-2010)
1728 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Corporal and Railroad Car Shop Foreman
Ernest Beck went by Ernie. He graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. Beck joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Beck reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he was the car shop foreman for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
William Beckerleg (1921-2009)
1010 Pine St, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant Commander
William Beckerleg attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Beckerleg served in the Navy. He trained at Abbott Hall in Chicago, IL, earning his commission as ensign. He deployed to the West Indies and married a woman from the Puerto Rico. Beckerleg, with the rank of lieutenant commander, was the commanding officer of landing craft LST-708, which operated in the Philippines and Japan. After the war, he moved to Puerto Rico, where he worked as a lawyer and judge.
Eugene Beckman (1923-1991)
1210 Pine St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Crewman
Eugene Beckman worked at Hub’s Grocery at 1100 N Third St, Marquette. Beckman joined the Navy in February 1943. He was an aviation boatswain’s mate. Beckman directed plane traffic on the deck of USS Hancock, an Essex-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. He worked as an accountant for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Eugene’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Harold Beckman (1921-1974)
1210 Pine St, Marquette
Navy Boilermaker
Harold Beckman worked for the Lakeshore Engineering Company. He joined the Navy in December 1942. He worked as a boilermaker. He worked as a molder for Lakeshore Engineering after the war. Harold’s brother Eugene also served in World War II.
William Beckman (1915-2002)
119 E Ohio St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Fish Biologist
William Beckman graduated from Northern Michigan State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He obtained a PhD in fisheries biology from the University of Michigan (U-M). Beckman served in the Army. He was in the 37th Medical Detachment in Europe. Beckman wrote home about the beauty of Rome. He reached the rank of sergeant and was awarded a Bronze Star. Beckman was a noted ichthyologist and demonstrated that the age of fish could be determined from annual growth rings on scales. He helped to found the Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University (CSU). He also did research for the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank in countries including Italy, Syria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Frederick Becks (1908-2001)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army MPEG
Frederick Becks went by Fred. He worked for Standard Oil in Newberry. Becks joined the Army in June 1943. He trained at Camp Hood near Killeen, TX. He served with a military police escort guard (MPEG) company in England. He drove a truck for an oil company in Newberry after the war. Frederick’s brothers-in-law Alfred, Alvin, Lawrence, Lloyd, and Phillip Collins also served in World War II.
Harry Beeby (1915-1999)
128 E Main St, Negaunee
Infantry Captain in the Philippines
Harry Beeby worked as a clerk in Detroit, MI. He served in the Army. Beeby was an administrator with an infantry unit that operated in the Philippines. His unit participated in the Leyte invasion. Beeby reached the rank of captain and was awarded a Bronze Star. He worked as a clerk in a clothing store when he came home.
Donald Beer (1924-2012)
227 Silver St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and Plumber
Donald Beer graduated from Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Beer served in the Pacific. He earned five Bronze Stars. When he came home, he worked as a plumber.
Charles Begole (1920-1955)
410 E Ohio St, Marquette
B-17 Flight Commander
Charles Begole graduated from Graveraet High School and attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He met his wife in college, and they married on February 27, 1942. Begole joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He trained in California, first at Santa Ana and then at Victorville, and was awarded his pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant on September 26, 1942. He worked as an instructor and assistant squadron bombardier at Gowen Field, in Boise, ID. Begole became a flight commander, meaning that he oversaw operations for three B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers.
Norman Bell (1921-1981)
221 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Chemical Plant Repairman
Norman Bell attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in December 1942. When he came home, Bell worked as a repairman for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Norman’s brother Orin also served in the war.
Orin Bell (1911-1988)
221 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Soldier and Mailman
Orin Bell was a mailman. He joined the Army in August 1942. Bell served with the 535th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Europe. He continued to work as a postal carrier when he came home. Orin’s brother Norman also served in the war.
Francis Belland (1924-1971)
415 E Magnetic St, Marquette
Navy Coxswain
Francis Belland served in the Navy. Belland held the rank of coxswain, a position that meant he was qualified to oversee the upkeep and steering of a boat. After the war, he moved to Racine, WI. He worked in the auto manufacturing industry.
Albert Belmore (1923-1972)
521 Oak St, Marquette
Sailor and Electrician
Albert Belmore joined the Navy in January 1942. He was a gunner’s mate. Pacific. Belmore served in the Pacific aboard the net setting ship USS Ebony and the transport ship USS Pinkney, and on the west coast of the United States on the cutter USS North Star. After the war, he worked as an electrician for Leadbetter Electric. Albert’s brothers Henry, John, Paul, and Robert also served in the war.
Henry Belmore (1918-2000)
521 Oak St, Marquette
Steelworker, Marine, and Prison Guard
Henry Belmore worked in a steel mill in Detroit, MI. He joined the Marine Corps in March 1942. Belmore served in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. Henry’s brothers Albert, John, Paul, and Robert also served in World War II.
John Belmore (1925-1970)
521 Oak St, Marquette
Marine in Alaska
John Belmore attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Marine Corps at the age of seventeen in February 1943. Belmore trained in San Diego, CA. He served in Dutch Harbor, AK. Belmore was wounded in the war. When he came home, he worked as a guard at Marquette Branch Prison. John’s brothers Albert, Henry, Paul, and Robert also served in the war.
Paul Belmore (1928-2005)
521 Oak St, Marquette
Sailor and Bartender
Paul Belmore joined the Navy in October 1943. He trained at Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA. He was based in Eureka, CA. After the war, he operated a boat called Sable out of Ketchikan, AK. When he came home to Marquette, he worked as a bartender. Paul’s brothers Albert, John, Henry, and Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Belmore (1922-1944)
521 Oak St, Marquette
Army Pilot Missing in Alaska
Robert Belmore went by Bob. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Belmore joined the Army Air Forces in December 1941. He trained at Moore Field near Mission, TX. After earning commission as second lieutenant and bombardier qualification, he was a gunnery instructor at Lowry Field near Denver, CO. Belmore served with the 11th Fighter Squadron, 343rd Fighter Group, which defended against the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands. He went missing in action flying over Alaska on October 3, 1944. Belmore is memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Robert’s brothers Albert, Henry, John, and Paul also served in World War II.
Peter Belpedio (1910-1998)
307 W Division St, Ishpeming
Bronze Star Anti-Aircraft Artillery Soldier
Peter Belpedio attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cliffs Power Company. Belpedio joined the Army in January 1943. He served with the 47th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade in France. Belpedio was awarded a Bronze Star. He worked in the mining industry after the war.
John Benaglio (1926-2008)
521 Elm St, Negaunee
Marine, Music Teacher, State Police Officer
John Benaglio graduated from Negaunee High School. He served in the Marine Corps. Benaglio was in the 1st Marine Division in the South Pacific and China. After the war, he obtained a degree from Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught music in Pontiac, MI. After that, he was a Michigan State Police officer.
Gerald David Bengry (1925-2000)
235 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier, Bakery Supply Clerk, and Prison Guard
Gerald Bengry went by Dave. He joined the Army in March 1943. When he came home, he worked as a supply clerk for Merchants Wholesale Bakery. He was also a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Clifford Bengston (1923-2007)
713 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
B-24 Liberator Nose Gunner
Clifford Bengston attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Iron Ore newspaper in Ishpeming. Bengston joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He was a nose gunner on B-24 Liberator heavy bomber with the 44th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force, based in England. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Bengston received the Air Medal for his participation in successful raids on Germany. After the war, he worked as a newspaper printer in Racine, WI.
Pryor Bennet (1920-1994)
205 Merry St, Negaunee
Salvaged Pearl Harbor Wrecks
Pryor Bennet worked for the Chicago and North Western Railway (CNW). He joined the Navy in 1939. He served aboard the USS Wilson, a Benham-class destroyer that operated in Central and South America in 1939 and the Hawaiian Islands in 1940. Bennet was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for working to salvage ships damaged in the Pearl Harbor attack. Bennet remained in the Navy during the Korean War and reached the rank of chief warrant officer. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Arthur Bennett (1921-2004)
425 E Arch St, Marquette
Naval Officer in Three Wars
Arthur Bennett studied at the Michigan College of Mines and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He joined the Navy in September 1942. Bennett remained in the Navy until 1975, also serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of captain. Bennett later worked for the Pentagon. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery. Arthur’s brothers George and Matthew also served in World War II.
George Bennett (1920-1943)
425 E Arch St, Marquette
Marine Hell Hawk
George Bennett joined the Marine Corps. He received specialized training in Glenview, IL. Bennett earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant. He operated in the Pacific, flying with Fighting Squadron 213, (VMF-213), nicknamed the Hell Hawks. He reached the rank of first lieutenant.
MIA in the Solomon Islands
On September 9, 1943, Bennett flew from Guadalcanal to escort B-24 Liberator bombers on a mission to hit Kahil Airfield on Bougainville. As they returned from the mission, a lone Japanese Zero attacked Bennett’s plane, F4U-1 Corsair #02552, over Choiseul. Bennett’s plane went down into the sea. His squadron mates shot down the enemy plane. Bennett was declared missing in action. About a week later, his friends flew over the place where his plane went down and saw a parachute. His commander notified Bennett’s parents that he may have survived and was a prisoner of war. Bennett was never found. He received the Purple Heart and Air Medal. He is memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery. George’s brothers Arthur and Matthew also served in World War II.
James Bennett (1924-1999)
241 W Michigan St, Marquette
Navy Quartermaster and Prison Guard
James Bennett worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in January 1943. He served as a quartermaster in the Pacific. After the war, he worked at the Marquette Branch Prison. His brothers Owen and Patrick also served in the war.
Matthew Bennett (1912-1991)
425 E Arch St, Marquette
Front Line Surgeon
Matthew Bennett studied at the University of Michigan (U-M). He was a physician. Bennett joined the Army in 1942. He was in the medical corps, serving in the 36th General Hospital that was active in North Africa, Italy, and France. Bennett did thousands of surgeries on the front lines during the war. He continued to work as a doctor when he came home. Matthew’s brothers Arthur and George also served in World War II.
Owen Bennett (1922-1984)
241 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army B-24 Liberator Crew Chief
Owen Bennett went by the nickname O.J. He joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. He served as the crew chief on a B-24 Liberator bomber. Bennett held the rank of staff sergeant. He was stationed in Harlingen, TX. After the war he worked as the assistant district supervisor for the Michigan Conservation Field Administration Division in Escanaba. Owen’s brothers James and Patrick also served in World War II.
Patrick Bennett (1915-1975)
241 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Medical Training Battalion
Patrick Bennett worked at the Tonella Funeral Home at 526 N Third St, Marquette. He joined the Army in December 1943. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley near Abilene, TX. Bennett was in Company D, 60th Medical Training Battalion. After the war, he worked as a salesman for Northern Stationers. Patrick’s brothers James and Owen also served in the war.
Donald Bennetts (1922-2004)
815 N Second St, Ishpeming
Machinist’s Mate in Japan
Donald Bennetts attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Bennetts joined the Navy in annuary 1943. He was a machinist’s mate. Bennetts operated in Japan. After the war, he worked as an installer for Consumers Power in Pontiac. MI. Donald’s brothers Earl and Howard also served in World War II.
Earl Bennetts (1917-1998)
815 N Second St, Ishpeming
Signal Corps Captain in Germany
Earl Bennetts attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Cliff Power and Light. He joined the Army in October 1941. Bennetts served in a signal corps unit in Europe that received a Presidential Citation for its work at Ludendorff Bridge across the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany. American forces took this strategically significant bridge in March 1945. Bennetts also received a Bronze Star. He reached the rank of captain. After the war, he worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Earl’s brothers Howard and Donald also served in World War II.
Howard Bennetts (1920-2008)
815 N Second St, Ishpeming
Master Sergeant in Japan
Howard Bennetts attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Bennetts joined the Army in March 1942. He served in an artillery unit in Kure, Japan. He reached the rank of master sergeant. Howard’s brothers Donald and Earl also served in World War II.
Harold Benson (1919-1991)
2329 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Quartermaster and Lumber Mill Piler
Harold Benson worked as a truck driver. He joined the Army in August 1940. Benson was in the quartermasters corps. He served in the 1608th Corps Area Supply Unit. When he came home, he worked as a piler in a lumber mill.
Melvin Berg (1908-1978)
801 Pine St, Marquette
Soldier and Clothing Salesman
Melvin Berg worked for J.C. Penny. He joined the Army in July 1943. After the war, Berg was a salesman in the clothing industry, including at the Consumer Department Store and the Ray T. Baer Clothing Store in Marshfield, WI.
Melvin Berg (1912-1991)
810 N Third St, Ishpeming
Battleship Pharmacist’s Mate in the Pacific
Melvin Berg served in the Navy. He was a pharmacist’s mate aboard the USS Pennsylvania. This battleship was present at the Pearl Harbor attack and participated in many naval battles in the Pacific. Berg tended to men wounded during the invasion of the Marshall Islands. After the war, he worked as a lab technician at the hospital in Iron River.
Walter Berge (1919-1996)
425 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Medic and Math Teacher
Walter Berge attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1941 and trained as a medic. After the war, Berge taught math in Green Bay, WI.
Elmer Bergh (1913-1954)
914 Lee St, Marquette
Armored Infantry Soldier and Tinsmith
Elmer Bergh was a locomotive fireman with the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in November 1941. Bergh was in the 44th Armored Infantry Battalion, Third Army. He was hit by shrapnel while fighting in Germany on April 8, 1945. Bergh received a Purple Heart. He worked as a tinsmith when he came home.
Byron Berglund (1918-2003)
155 Division St, Marquette
Lieutenant in the Pacific and Railroad Switchman
Byron Berglund worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in November 1944. Berglund operated in the Pacific. He reached the rank of lieutenant. He returned to work as a railroad switchman after the war. Byron’s brother Raymond also served in World War II.
Raymond Berglund (1923-2013)
155 Division St, Marquette
Big E Gunner
Raymond Berglund graduated from Graveraet High School in 1942. He then joined the Navy and served as gunner’s mate on the USS Enterprise. One of the most storied ships in American naval history, this aircraft carrier was affectionately called the Big E. She fought in many of the major sea battles of the Pacific War, including Midway, the Battle of the Eastern Solomon Islands, the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, Guadalcanal, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Japanese reported she had been sunk three times and referred to her as the Grey Ghost. The pilots and gunners of the Big E shot down 911Japanese planes and sunk 71 enemy ships. After the war, Berglund worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming (LS&I) railroad. Raymond’s brother Byron also served in World War II.
Reynold Bergman (1922-2003)
114 York St, Ishpeming
Field Artillery Telephone Operator
Reynold Bergman worked for the Ishpeming Feed & Fuel Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Bergman was a telephone operator for a field artillery unit. He was stationed at Fort Jackson near Sandwood, SC. Bergman worked as an auto mechanic after the war. His brother Richard also served in World War II.
Richard Bergman (1925-2009)
114 York St, Ishpeming
Amphibious Gunner
Richard Bergman attended Ishpeming High School where he was on the basketball team. He joined the Navy. Bergman was a gunner in an amphibious unit. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA. He was a bartender after the war. Richard’s brother Reynold also served in World War II.
Ralph Bergstrom (1919-1998)
410 W Ohio St, Marquette
Fighter Pilot in Panama and England
Ralph Bergstrom joined the Army Air Corps in March 1941. He trained at Randolph Field in San Antonio, TX. He received his silver wings and commission as lieutenant at Kelly Field, also in San Antonio. Bergstrom was a fighter pilot. He operated in the Panama Canal zone and in England, where he defended against German air attacks. After the war, Bergstrom served in the Army National Guard. Ralph’s brother Russell also served in World War II.
Russell Bergstrom (1923-2000)
410 W Ohio St, Marquette
Warrant Officer in Northern France
Russell Bergstrom worked for the Interlake Steamship Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Bergstrom was a warrant officer, meaning he was promoted for his specialized skills, with the rank of technician, fourth grade. He fought in Northern France. When he came home, Bergstrom worked as a sales engineer for CT DeHaas and Company, a procurer of mining, logging, and building supplies. Russell’s brother Ralph also served in the war.
Edmund Bernard (1916-1988)
1303 N Third St, Marquette
Fiddle Playing Soldier
Edmund Bernard went by Ted. He worked at a gas station. Bernard joined the Army in March 1941. Bernard was stationed at Camp Grant in Rockford, IL. He played fiddle in the regiment band. After the war, he worked as a piano tuner in Rockford, IL
James Berry (1927-1985)
528 W Bluff St, Marquette
Pacific Sailor and Beer Truck Driver
James Berry joined the Navy in July 1944. He served in the Pacific. After the war, he drove a truck for a beer company. His brothers Robert and William also served in World War II.
John Berry (1920-1973)
734 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Screaming Eagle and Milkman
John Berry was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in December 1942. Berry served with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. These specialized parachute infantry soldiers were known as Screaming Eagles. Berry was seriously wounded in France and recovered in a hospital in England. He was awarded the Purple Heart. When he came home, he had a milk route.
Joseph Berry (1921-1980)
313 Mesnard St, Marquette
Marine Aviation Radioman
Joseph Berry worked for the Marquette Soo Hardware Store. He joined the Marine Corps in March 1943. Berry trained as an aviation radioman in Jacksonville, FL. He deployed to the South Pacific. He was then stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, NC. Berry reached the rank of corporal. When he came back to Marquette, he was a gasoline truck driver. Joseph’s sister, Lillian Berry, also served in the war.
Lillian Berry (1917-2004)
313 Mesnard St, Marquette
WAC in Oklahoma
Lillian Berry joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in December 1943. She was stationed in Enid, OK. After the war, she worked for Marquette Veneer. Lillian’s brother, Joseph Berry, also served in World War II.
Robert Berry (1924-2004)
528 W Bluff St, Marquette
Air Transport Command Radioman
Robert Berry served with the Army Air Forces Air Transport Command. He was stationed in Presque Isle, ME. Berry was a radio operator. He was hospitalized in December 1943 due to a leg injury from a forced landing. After the war, he worked as an electrical engineer in Milwaukee, WI. Robert’s brothers James and William also served in World War II.
William Berry (1923-1977)
528 W Bluff St, Marquette
Air Forces Radioman in Italy
William Berry worked at the Delft Theater. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Berry was a radio repairman with an air service group in Italy. He earned a Bronze Star and reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as an accountant in Lakeview, MI. William’s brothers James and Robert also served in World War II.
Howard Berryman (1923-2004)
906 W Bluff St, Marquette
Signal Corps in Burma and India
Howard Berryman was a lifeguard at Tourist Park. He joined the Army in February 1943. Berryman served in the signal corps in Burma and India. He taught industrial arts at Graveraet High School after the war.
Henry Bertagnoli (1920-2010)
101 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Air Forces Sergeant in the Philippines and Japan
Henry Bertagnoli went by Hank. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Michigan State University (MSU) where he played football. Bertagnoli joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He served with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific, operating in the Philippines and Japan. Bertagnoli reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he obtained a master’s degree from Northern Michigan University (NMU). He owned the Shamrock Bar. Bertagnoli worked at St. Peter’s School as a science and physical education teacher. He later worked for NMU operating the clocks at football and basketball games.
Bernhard Bertell (1920-2002)
968 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Eliminated Germans Concealed in the Woods
Bernhard Bertell worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in 1942. Bertell was in Company F, 353rd Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division. Bertell was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery in combat. On April 4, 1945, during the invasion of Germany, Bertell’s squad came under heavy fire from enemies concealed in the woods. Bertell went into the forested area and shot them with an automatic rifle. He reached the rank of sergeant. He went back to mining when he came home.
Anthony Bertucci (1919-2018)
212 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Plane Parts Department Manager
Anthony Bertucci went by Tony. He graduated from St. John’s Catholic School. He worked as a bartender for the Loyal Order of the Moose. Bertucci joined the Army in July 1941. He operated in the Philippines. After the war, he worked as the parts department manager for Nelson Aerospace in San Fernando, CA.
Thomas Berube (1920-2006)
401 N Third St, Marquette
B-17 Navigator in North Africa and Italy
Thomas Berube graduated from William Mather High School in Munising. He studied at Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Berube joined the Army Air Corps in April 1941. He trained as a navigator in Sacramento, CA. Berube was assigned to a B-17 bomber wing in North Africa and Italy. He earned five Air Medals. He was awarded a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds. On one mission, Berube’s plane was shot down in North Africa. He parachuted to the ground and walked west, where he was fortunate to encounter a British company. After the war, he ferried planes to India, Australia, Iran, Iraq, Alaska, and Brazil. He remained in the Air Force reserve and volunteered for the Vietnam War. Berube reached the rank of lieutenant commander. He is featured on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Warren Bessex (1917-2004)
318 Waldo St, Marquette
Sailor on First American Ship in Messina
Warren Bessex worked for the Eddie Edgecomb Tire Service in Los Angeles, CA. He joined the Navy in September 1942. Bessex was on a destroyer, the first ship to enter Messina during the invasion of Sicily. He described a strange experience where a sperm whale that the men named Janie accompanied their ship from the middle of the Atlantic through the Straights of Gibraltar. Bessex also served aboard the USS Hanna, a Butler-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he was a milkman in Los Angeles, CA. Warren’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Bessex (1925-1995)
318 Waldo St, Marquette
LST Sailor and Lumber Company Worker
William Bessex attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Bessex served in the Navy. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He served aboard LST-75, a landing ship that participated in the Normandy Invasion and then operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked for Schneider Brothers Lumber. William’s brother Warren also served in World War II.
Frank Bessolo (1911-1975)
510 Bluff St, Negaunee
Soldier and Police Officer
Frank Bessolo worked as a traffic officer for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Army in April 1944. Bessolo was a police officer after the war.
Miles Betts (1907-1968)
401 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Navy Hospital Apprentice and County Welfare Agent
Miles Betts was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Navy in September 1944. Betts was a hospital apprentice in San Diego, CA. After the war, he worked as a welfare agent for Marquette County.
Arthur Beyers (1908-1975)
112 E Prospect St, Marquette
Seabee and Armory Custodian
Arthur Beyers worked for his family’s company. Beyer Brothers Contracting. He joined the Navy in March 1943. Beyers served with the Navy’s construction division, the Seabees. He was a construction mechanic. After the war, Beyers was the custodian at the National Guard armory.
Edward Biegler (1919-1983)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier and Auto Factory Worker
Edward Biegler worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in November 1941. After the war, Biegler worked as a press operator in the auto manufacturing industry in Detroit, MI. Edward’s brothers Frank, Laurence, and Walter also served in World War II.
Frank Biegler (1919-1983)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier and Contractor
Frank Biegler worked for the Gust Anderson Contracting Company. He joined the Army in November 1941. Biegler worked as a contractor when he came home. Frank’s brothers Edward, Laurence, and Walter also served in the war.
Laurence Biegler (1913-1993)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army and Aircraft Company
Laurence Biegler was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in November 1941. Biegler also served in the Korean War. He later worked for Hughes Aircraft Company. Laurence’s brothers Edward, Frank, and Walter also served in World War II.
Walter Biegler (1921-1998)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Yardman
Walter Biegler worked as a roofer. He joined the Army in October 1942. Biegler reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a yardman for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Walter’s brothers Edward, Frank, and Laurence also served in World War II.
Ralph Bietila (1924-2008)
259 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Leyte Gulf Rescuer and Ski Jumper
Ralph Bietila went by the nickname Fuddo. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. Bietila joined the Navy in July 1943. He was a fireman aboard USS Tingley, a Fletcher-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. The ship was part of the destroyer group called the Lucky Seven. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Bietila was among the group of sailors from the USS Tingley that volunteered to rescue men in the water after the damaging attack on aircraft carrier USS Franklin. A survivor contacted Bietila later in life. Bietila was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart. When he came home, he rejoined his ski jumping team known as the Flying Bietilas. He was on the U.S. ski jumping team in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway. Ralph’s brothers Roy and Walter also served in World War II.
Roy Bietila (1920-1995)
259 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Marine and Ski Jumper
Roy Bietila attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. When he came home, he gained local fame as a ski jumper. He worked for Bietila Sporting Goods. Roy’s brothers Ralph and Walter also served in World War II.
Walter Bietila (1916-1996)
259 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Sailor, Ski Jumper, and Accountant
Walter Bietila attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a newsboy. Bietila was a ski jumper on the 1936 Olympic team. He studied at the University of Wisconsin (UW). Bietila joined the Navy in February 1942. When he came home, he continued his ski jumping career, participating in the 1948 Olympics. He owned Bietila Sporting Goods. Walter’s brothers Ralph and Roy also served in World War II.
Robert Bishop (1923-1991)
902 High St Marquette
Army Air Forces Signal Corps
Robert Bishop attended Graveraet High School. He worked at the U.P. Supply Store. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. He trained at Boca Raton, FL. Bishop served with the signal corps. After the war, Bishop worked as an electrician at an air base in Rutland, GA.
Carl Bjornell (1925-2002)
1325 N Third St, Marquette
Soldier and Prison Guard
Carl Bjornell worked at St. Lukes Hospital. He joined the Army in January 1944. Bjornell trained at Camp Walters in Mineral Wells, TX. After the war, he worked as a guard at the State Prison in Jackson, MI.
Frank Black (1914-1994)
1078 S Lake St, Marquette
Boat Loader, Marine, Chemical Company Worker
Frank Black was a boat loader for a dock company. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1944. After the war, he worked in the laundry unit of a chemical company in Ingersoll, MI. His brother James also served in World War II.
James Black (1915-2002)
1078 S Lake St, Marquette
Soldier and Corrections Officer
James was a laborer for a dock company. He joined the Army in May 1945. After the war, he was a corrections officer at the Marquette Branch Prison. His brother Frank also served in World War II.
Calvin Bleau (1928-1959)
211 Maple St, Marquette
Navy Cross at Iwo Jima
Calvin Bleau served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Bleau was in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism at Iwo Jima. On March 11, 1945, Bleau destroyed three enemy heavy machine gun positions with a rocket launcher. He was awarded a Purple Heart for serious wounds suffered in battle. He was hospitalized in Oakland, CA. Calvin’s brother Charles also served in the war.
Charles Bleau (1925-2004)
211 Maple St, Marquette
Five Battles in Europe
Charles Bleau worked for the Tonella Funeral Home. He served in the Army. Bleau deployed to Europe and fought in five battles. He worked as a machinist for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) when he came home. His brother Calvin also served in the war.
Alphonse Blemberg (1919-2002)
235 Craig St, Marquette
TEC 4 and Electrician
Alphonse Blemberg worked at the Piqua Munising Company. He joined the Army in May 1942. Blemberg was stationed at Elkins, WV. He reached the rank of technician fourth grade (TEC 4). When he came back to Marquette, he worked as a diesel electrician in the railroad industry. He then worked as an electrician in Long Beach, CA. Alphonse’s brothers Frank, John, and Peter also served in the war.
Frank Blemberg (1921-2012)
235 Craig St, Marquette
Navy Carpenter in South America
Frank graduated from Baraga High School in Marquette. He worked as a carpenter for Spear & Sons. Blemberg joined the Navy in September 1942. He worked as a carpenter’s mate in South America. Blemberg worked as a cabinet maker after the war. Frank’s brothers Alphonse, John, and Peter also served in World War II.
John Blemberg (1918-2017)
235 Craig St, Marquette
Soldier in Italy
John Blemberg went by the nickname Yuno. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LSI). Blemberg joined the Army in March 1942. He deployed to Italy. Blemberg returned to the railroad industry after the war, working as a switchman and an ore dock laborer. John’s brothers Alphonse, Frank, and Peter also served in the war.
Peter Blemberg (1916-2003)
235 Craig St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor and Prison Guard
Peter Blemberg worked for the Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Navy in April 1943. Blemberg served aboard the USS Eisner, a Cannon-class destroyer that operated in Europe and then in the Pacific. He resumed working as a prison guard when he came home. Peter’s brothers Alphonse, Frank, and John also served in the war.
Marvin Blight (1923-2000)
210 W Euclid St, Ishpeming
Signal Corps in the Aleutian Islands
Marvin Blight attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Blight joined the Army in September 1942. He was in the signal corps in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, he was a policeman.
Leonard Blondeau (1926-2020)
231 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Sailor at Tokyo Bay Surrender
Leonard Blondeau graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at his father’s sawmill. Blondeau joined the Navy in November 1944. He served aboard landing ships in the South Pacific. He was on USS Sirona, an Artemis-class attack cargo ship that operated in the Philippines and China. Blondeau was present in Tokyo Bay when Japan signed the peace treaty on September 2, 1945. Blondeau was later the manager of the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base Hospital. Leonard’s brother Louis also served in the war.
Louis Blondeau (1924-2001)
231 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Quartermaster and Sawyer
Louis Blondeau worked at his father’s sawmill. He joined the Army in April 1943. Blondeau was a quartermaster in an armored division that operated in Europe. He was wounded in France and hospitalized in England. He returned to the timber industry after the war. His brother Leonard also served in World War II.
Timothy Bolduc (1916-1993)
425 S Third St, Marquette
Silver Star Ambulance Driver
Timothy Bolduc worked for Blaschuck Taxi. He was also a cook. Bolduc joined the Army in May 1941. He served with the 101st Airborne Division in Europe. Bolduc was awarded a Silver Star for driving an ambulance to the front during the Battle of the Bulge, defying tank fire. He remained in the Army during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
Allan Bonamie (1915-2006)
446 W Washington St, Marquette
Mars Task Force in Burma
Allan Bonamie worked as a bookkeeper for the meat packing firm Armour & Company. He served in the Army. Bonamie trained at Fort Riley near Manhattan, KS. He was part of the Mars task force that operated in Burma and conducted long-range raids behind enemy lines to support the Chinese and disrupt Japanese logistics. He returned to working as a bookkeeper for a meatpacking firm when he came home.
Wilfred Bond (1924-2014)
718 County Rd, Negaunee
Navy Aviation Radioman and Gunner
Wilfred Bond served in the Navy. He was a radioman and gunner aboard an Avenger torpedo plane with the 29th Air Group. Bond was aboard USS Altamaha, an escort carrier that operated in the Pacific. He helped attack targets in the Philippines, Okinawa, the East China Sea, Kure, Kyushu, and Tokyo. He worked in the Bunker Hill Mine after the war.
Frank Bonetti (1924-1988)
605 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Soldier, Navigator, and Police Officer
Frank Bonetti attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Northern Dairy. He joined the Army in March 1943. Bonetti also served as an aviation navigator in the Korean War. He was a police officer later in life.
Guido Bonetti (1918-2007)
426 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Officer and Pizza Bar Proprietor
Guido Bonetti graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for his father at the Congress Bar & Cafe. Bonetti joined the Army in June 1941. He served at Fort Robinson in North Little Rock, AR. He went to officer training school and was commissioned as a lieutenant. After the war, Bonetti owned and operated Congress Lounge and Pizza.
Harold Bordeau (1916-2001)
234 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Bowling Pin Setter and B-17 Ordnance Handler
Harold Bordeau worked as a pin setter at a bowling alley. He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. He served with the Eighth Air Force in England. Bordeau removed the safety devices from and stacked high explosive ordnance for B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers.
James Borro (1923-1991)
815 W Bluff St, Marquette
Camouflage Engineer and Bartender
James Borro worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in February 1943. Borro served in a camouflage engineering battalion. He trained at Camp Butner in Stem, NC. He deployed to England. Borro reached the rank of staff sergeant. He worked as a bartender at the Casino Bar after the war. His brother Joseph also served in World War II.
Joseph Borro (1921-1983)
815 W Bluff St, Marquette
Purple Heart Bartender
Joseph Borro worked in the lumber industry. He joined the Army in September 1940. Borro served in the 1st Infantry Division, which fought in Sicily, France, Belgium, and Germany. Borro was injured from a shell blast and hospitalized in August 1944. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He worked as a bartender at the Casino Bar along with his brother James, also a World War II veteran.
Clarence Bourdage (1919-1995)
2307 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Seabee Aviation Engineer Wounded in Saipan
Clarence Bourdage worked for the Merritt, Chapman, and Scott Construction Company. He joined the Navy in October 1940. Bourdage served with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction department. He operated as an aviation engineer in the Pacific. Bourdage was wounded on the Saipan airstrip when defective Japanese bombs fell around him but failed to explode. Had they functioned correctly he would have been killed. The earthmoving machine he was driving rolled over his body when he jumped off to take cover. He recovered in a hospital in Hawaii. Bourdage worked as a logger when he came home. Clarence’s brother Leonard also served in the war.
Leonard Bourdage (1926-1979)
2307 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Navy and Lumber Mill
Leonard Bourdage worked for the Northland Hotel. He joined the Navy in July 1945. Bourdage worked in a lumber mill after the war. Leonard’s brother Clarence also served in World War II.
Harry Bourgeois (1919-1999)
407 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Army Field Artillery
Harry Bourgeois worked at a lumbermill. He joined the Army in March 1942. He served with the 746th Field Artillery Battalion. His unit first deployed to England. It then fought in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. When he came home. Bourgeois was a dock worker with the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Clarence Bourque (1917-1991)
530 W Ridge St, Marquette
Air Forces Technical Sergeant in Two Wars
Clarence Bourque worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He served in the Army Air Forces. Bourque was stationed at Camp Chaffee near Barling, MO. He remained in the Air Force during the Korean War. Bourque held the rank of technical sergeant.
Michael Bouth (1922-1967)
312 S Front St, Marquette
Hit in the Arm in Belgium
Michael Bouth went by Mike. He attended Graveraet High School and St. John’s Military Academy. He worked for his father’s candy business. Bouth joined the Army in September 1943. He was part of a machine gun crew in Europe. Bouth reached the rank of sergeant. He was wounded in the left arm while fighting in Belgium. When he came home, Bouth worked for the Bon Ton Café.
Albert Bovan (1926-1973)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Navy Signalman in Seattle
Albert Bovan joined the Navy in March 1944. He was stationed in Seattle, WA. He was a signalman. After the war, he worked as a manager of a state liquor store in Bellingham, WA. Albert’s brothers Cecil, Harold, and William, his cousin, Bernard, and his nephew, William Martin, also served in World War II.
Bernard Bovan (1922-1946)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Ambulance Unit
Bernard Bovan joined the Army in August 1942. He served with the 551st Motor Ambulance Company in Europe. Bovan was killed in a logging accident soon after the war. His cousins, Albert, Cecil, Harold, and William Bovan, and William Martin also served in World War II.
Cecil Bovan (1916-2001)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier in Europe and Plumbing Inspector
Cecil Bovan joined the Army in October 1943. He trained at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, NC. Bovan fought in Central Europe and Rhineland. He was awarded two Bronze Stars. Bovan worked as a plumber after the war, eventually becoming a plumbing inspector for the State of Michigan. Cecil’s brothers Albert, Harold, and William, his cousin Bernard, and nephew William Martin also served in the war.
Harold Bovan (1919-1965)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Air Force Major
Harold Bovan worked as a carpenter. He joined the Army Air Corps in November 1940. He served in England in a ground crew unit. Boyan reenlisted in the Air Force after the war. He reached the rank of major. Harold’s brothers Alfred, Cecil, and William, his cousin Bernard, and nephew, William Martin, also served in World War II.
Paul Bovan (1924-1949)
441 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Troop Transport
Paul Bovin attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1945. Bovan trained at Ellington Field in Houston, TX. He was commissioned as second lieutenant. Bovan served with the 305th Troop Carrier Squadron, 473rd Air Service Group. He was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles, CA.
William Bovan (1921-1987)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Medical Unit in the Pacific
William Bovan went by Bill. He worked at the Illinois Ordnance Plant in Marion, IL. Bovan joined the Army in August 1942. He served with a medical unit in the South Pacific. William’s brothers Albert, Cecil, and Harold also served in the war, as did his cousin Bernard and nephew, William Martin.
John Floyd Bowden (1908-1997)
309 E Prospect St, Marquette
Bank Teller and Supply Unit Soldier
John Bowden went by his middle name, Floyd. He worked as a teller at the First National Bank. He served in a supply unit in the Army. Bowden went back to work in the banking industry when he came home.
William Bowden (1918-1990)
413 Vine St, Ishpeming
LST Officer
William Bowden attended Ishpeming High School and Northwestern University. He trained at the United States Naval Reserve’s Midshipmen’s School in New York, earning a commission as an officer. Bowden served aboard LST-353 in the fall of 1943. This landing ship, an amphibious vessel designed to bring vehicles and troops to beaches, participated in the amphibious landing at Cape Torokina on Bougainville in November of 1943 as part of Operation Cherry Blossom.
John Boxer (1924-1996)
800 High St, Marquette
Army Engineer
John Boxer, who went by Jack, graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Boxer joined the Army in April 1943. He received specialized engineering training at City College of New York. After the war, he worked as an accountant for the John D. Morrison & Company.
Edward Boyle (1925-1995)
116 N Fifth St, Marquette
Pacific Patrol Craft Sailor
Edward Boyle went by Eddy. He joined the Navy and trained in Farragut, ID. He then received specialized education at the University of Chicago. Boyle deployed to the Pacific. He served aboard patrol craft PC-578, which was damaged in a collision at Iwo Jima on February 24, 1945. When he came home, Boyle worked as a brakeman for Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). He later was employed as a crossing flag signalman for the Chicago and North Western Railway (CNW).
Gerald Brady (1923-1957)
1808 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Submariner in the Pacific
Gerald Brady joined the Navy in January 1942. He trained as a radioman at Pearl Harbor. Brady served aboard the USS Silversides. This Gato-class submarine operated in the Pacific, sinking more than 90,000 tons of enemy shipping. Silversides is preserved at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon, MI. Gerald’s brother Maurice also served in the war.
Maurice Brady (1917-1979)
1808 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Railroad Battalion in Iran
Maurice Brady worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. He trained at Fort Leonard Wood, near Rolla, MO. Brady served with a unit that operated trains in Iran. He was commended by his commanding officer for quickly isolating train cars filled with gasoline that caught fire, saving Allied equipment and keeping train traffic moving. When he came home, he went back to work for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Maurice’s brother Gerald also served in World War II.
Bernice Brandt (1909-2011)
718 Park St, Ishpeming
Nurse in Australia
Bernice Brandt studied nursing at Augustana Hospital in Chicago in 1931. She began at the Ishpeming Hospital in 1933, working her way up to chief surgical nurse. She joined the Army in early 1942, trained at Scott Field in Shiloh Township, IL. She transferred to Camp Roberts near San Miguel, CA, and then shipped out to Australia. Brandt served as an Army nurse in both World War II and the Korean War.
Gerald Brassard (1907-2002)
526 W Ridge St, Marquette
Barkeeper Wounded in Germany
Gerald Brassard ran a tavern called The Pines. He joined the Army in April 1944. Brassard was wounded in the hip in Germany and recovered in a hospital in Belgium. He received the Purple Heart.
Marvin Brewall (1925-2017)
411 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier and Metal Fabricator
Marvin Brewall worked for the Mandel Fur Store in Grand Forks, MN. He served in the Army. After the war, Brewall was a metal fabricator for Lake Shore Inc.
Dorothy Briggs (1906-unknown)
624 Division St, Marquette
WAC Typist in England
Dorothy Briggs worked as a stenographer. She joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), which later changed its name to the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She underwent specialized administrated training at Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College in Nacogdoches, TX. Dorothy Briggs then worked in England as a typist in the judge advocate’s office in the Eighth Army Air Forces bombardment division headquarters. After the war, she worked as an administrative assistant for the Michigan liquor control commission in Escanaba.
Betty Ann Brigman (1922-1981)
510 E Ridge St, Marquette
WAC TEC 5
Betty Ann Brigman joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in September 1943. She held the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). Betty Ann’s bothers Carl, Donald, and Roy also served in the war.
Carl Brigman (1918-1985)
510 E Ridge St, Marquette
Sailor and Plumber
Carl Brigman worked for the Jack McCarthy Oil Company. He joined the Navy in October 1944. Brigman worked as a plumber after the war. Carl’s sister Betty Ann and brothers Donald and Roy also served in World War II.
Donald Brigman (1924-1993)
510 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Transportation Corps
Donald Brigman worked for the Wilsey Equipment Company at 531 E Ohio St in Marquette. He joined the Army in March 1943. He served in the transportation corps. Brigman remained in the military after the war. Donald’s sister Betty Ann and brothers Carl and Roy also served in World War II.
Roy Brigman (1914-2004)
510 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Lieutenant Colonel and Physical Therapist
Roy Brigman was a teacher in Alpha. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. Brigman reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. He worked as a physical therapist after the war. Roy’s sister Betty Ann and brothers Carl and Donald also served in World War II.
Reuben Broden (1898-1957)
109 W Case St, Negaunee
Soldier in Two Wars and Painter
Reuben Broden served in an Army military police (MP) unit in World War I. He reenlisted in the Army in October 1942. Broden was in Company B, 9th Armored Engineer Battalion. This unit fought in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, specializing in destroying bridges. After the war, Broden worked as a painting contractor in Erie, PA.
Walter Brotherton (1913-1997)
300 E Case St, Negaunee
Armored Division in Europe
Walter Brotherton graduated from Negaunee High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was a teacher in Stephenson. Brotherton joined the Army in May 1942. He served with Headquarters Supply Battalion, 13th Armored Division. He trained at Camp Beale near Linda, CA. Brotherton then deployed to Europe. He reached the rank of chief warrant officer. When he came home, he was an English teacher at Negaunee High School.
Cecil Brown (1902-1970)
226 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Engineer Master Sergeant
Cecil Brown worked as a cashier. He joined the Army in September 1940. Brown was an engineer and reached the rank of master sergeant. He sold auto parts after the war.
George Brown (1924-2006)
114 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Sailor and Metallurgist
George Brown attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He served in the Navy in World War II. Brown later worked as a metallurgist in a steel factory in Gary, IN.
Robert Brown (1917-2002)
900 N Front St, Marquette
Army Air Forces in Hawaii
Robert Brown joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He trained in Chico, CA and Phoenix, AZ, then was given his silver aviator wings and commissioned at the rank of second lieutenant. After a leave back in Marquette, he was sent to Sarasota, FL. He was subsequently stationed in Hawaii, where he married. The couple remained in Hawaii after the war.
Leonard Brumm (1896-1979)
305 E Michigan St, Marquette
Civil Engineer and Navy Lieutenant
Leonard Brumm served in the Army in World War I. He was a civil engineer who worked in road construction. Brumm joined the Navy in February 1943. He reached the rank of lieutenant. He later worked as a cement contractor. Leonard’s son Leonard also served in World War II.
Leonard Brumm (1926-2006)
305 E Michigan St, Marquette
Army Lieutenant in Occupied Germany
Leonard Brumm was known as Oakie. He graduated from Graveraet High School where he was a star athlete. Brumm joined the Army in September 1944. He went through infantry school and officer candidate training in Fort Benning near Cussetta, GA. He was commissioned as second lieutenant. Brumm was part of the occupation force in Germany.
Hockey Coach
When he came home, Brumm had a winning career as a hockey coach. He coached at the University of Wyoming. He was then athletic director at Marquette Branch Prison where he organized an exhibition game between prisoners and the Detroit Red Wings. He coached the Marquette Sentinels and the Marquette Iron Rangers. He then co-founded and coached the Kuwait National Hockey League. Later in life, he coached in Brookfield, WI. Brumm was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Hall of Fame in 1992. Brumm coached hockey until the age of seventy-one. Leonard’s father, also named Leonard, also served in the war.
Albert Brunelle (1913-1990)
417 E Magnetic St, Marquette
TEC 5 and Building Supply Company Employee
Albert Brunelle worked as a driver. He joined the Army in October 1941. He was stationed at Camp Pickett near Blackstone, VA. Brunelle reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked for the Campbell Supply Company, which sold building materials. Albert’s brother Arthur also served in World War II.
Arthur Brunelle (1921-1995)
417 E Magnetic St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant in Sicily
Arthur Brunelle worked as a deliveryman for a bakery. He joined the Army in August 1940. Brunelle participated in the invasion of Sicily. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he owned a grocery store. Arthur’s brother Albert also served in World War II.
Joseph Bubnich (1924-1981)
1743 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Navy Pontoon Signalman
Joseph Bubnich attended Graveraet High School and played on the football team. He joined the Navy in 1943. He trained at Farragut, ID. He then transferred to Camp Endicott in North Kingstown RI. Bubnich served as a signal man in a pontoon unit. After the war, he operated Bubnich Oil Company in Menominee. Later in life, he owned Town and Country Motors in Sparta, WI.
Clyde Bucklin (1918-2001)
120 E Fair Ave, Marquette
Meteorologist at the Panama Canal
Clyde Bucklin graduated from Graveraet High School. He then graduated from Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught high school in Kenton. Bucklin joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He was a meteorologist assigned to the Panama Canal. After the war, he was a special education teacher at the Morgan Heights Sanatorium. He also taught English in the Marquette public school system.
Francis Bur (1919-1992)
327 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Artillery and Light and Power Lineman
Francis Bur worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in April 1942. Bur served in an artillery unit. He was stationed at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. He worked as a lineman for Marquette Light and Power when he came home. His brothers George, Kenneth, and Richard also served in the war.
George Bur (1924-2001)
327 W Ridge St, Marquette
Air Force Career in New Mexico
George Bur attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Bur remained in the Air Force after the war, working at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, NM. George’s brothers Francis, Kenneth, and Richard also served in the war.
Kenneth Bur (1926-2010)
327 W Ridge St, Marquette
Marine Amphibious Artillery in the Pacific
Kenneth Bur joined the Marine Corps in July 1944, a month after he graduated from Graveraet High School. He served with Headquarters Battery, III Corps Artillery, III Amphibious Corps in the Pacific. He worked in the post office when he came home. Kenneth’s brothers Francis, George, and Richard also served in the war.
Leonard Bur (1923-2013)
628 N Third St, Marquette
Army Engineer, Mechanic, and Gas Station Owner
Leonard Bur went by Len. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Bur joined the Army in February 1943. He served with an engineering unit and drove trucks to transport equipment. After the war, he worked as a mechanic for Jack Dixon Buick. He later owned Bur’s Phillips 66 at the end of N Third St and Bur’s Sinclair at N Fourth St and W Hewitt Ave. Leonard’s brother Vincent also served in World War II.
Richard Bur (1922-1993)
327 W Ridge St, Marquette
Marine and Diesel Electrician
Richard Bur joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. When he came home, he worked as a diesel electrician for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Richard’s brothers Francis, George, and Kenneth also served in the war.
Vincent Bur (1919-1999)
628 N Third St, Marquette
TEC 5 and Dairy Truck Driver
Vincent Bur drove a truck for the Northern Dairy. He joined the Army in January 1942. Burr reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). When he came home, he continued driving for the Northern Dairy. Vincent’s brother Leonard also served in the war.
Edward Burch (1920-2008)
413 Albert St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate and Railroad Car Repairman
Edward Burch graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He joined the Navy in May 1940. Burch was a motor machinist’s mate. Burch served aboard USS Milwaukee, an Omaha-class light cruiser that operated in the South Atlantic. He later served on the Cimarron-class oiler USS Cacapon and Fletcher-class destroyer USS Eaton in the Pacific. Burch worked as a railroad car repairman after the war. He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service.
Donald Bureau (1911-1979)
223 W Ohio St, Marquette
Soldier and Locomotive Fireman
Donald Bureau worked as a janitor. He joined the Army in March 1943. After the war, he worked as a fireman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Donald’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Louis Bureau (1923-1999)
719 W Washington St, Marquette
Field Artillery Soldier
Louis Bureau joined the Army in July of 1942. He served in a field artillery battalion based at Camp Campell near Hopkinsville, KY.
Robert Bureau (1921-1996)
223 W Ohio St, Marquette
LST in Japan
Robert Bureau went by Bob. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Bureau joined the military in July 1942. Bureau served aboard a Coast Guard landing ship, tracked (LST). He went ashore at Yokosuka three days before the Japanese surrender. His brother Donald also served in the war.
Richard Bush (1920-2004)
133 E Main St Negaunee
Bomber Navigation Instructor and Newspaper Ad Salesman
Richard Bush joined the Army Air Forces in August 1943. He was a navigator on a bomber. Bush was an instructor in San Marcos, TX. He reached the rank of major. After the war, he was a newspaper advertising salesman in Albert Lea, MN.
Leonard Bussiere (1910-1990)
522 S Front St, Marquette
Wounded TEC 5 and Traveling Salesman
Leonard Bussiere attended Graveraet High School. He worked as a carpenter. Bussiere joined the Army in May 1942. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). Bussiere was wounded in Europe. After the war, he was a traveling salesman.
Keith Butler (1924-1992)
355 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Forest Service and Fleet Air Wing Headquarters
Keith Butler worked for the Forest Service in Susanville, CA. He joined the Navy in November 1942. Butler served with Fleet Air Wing 14 Headquarters in the Pacific.
William Byrns (1919-1961)
217 ½ E Peck St, Negaunee
Hotel Clifton Clerk, Marine Staff Sergeant, and Electrician
William Byrns worked as a night clerk at the Hotel Clifton in Marquette. He served in the Marine Corps. Byrns served in Iceland and the Solomon Islands. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, Byrns worked as an electrician.
Clyde Cain (1920-2007)
311 E Michigan St, Marquette
Wounded in the Battle of the Bulge
Clyde Cain graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in October 1942. Cain fought in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Cain was wounded on December 30, 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge. He recuperated at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. Cain received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the war, he worked as an orderly at St. Luke’s Hospital and a foreman at Marquette Veneer before beginning his career with the Presque Isle Power Plant. Clyde’s brother Gerald also served in the war.
Gerald Cain (1919-1983)
311 E Michigan St, Marquette
Infantryman and Railroad Worker
Gerald Cain worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in March 1941. Cain served with HQ Company, 2nd Infantry Division. His unit deployed to Europe. He worked as a repairman for LS&I after the war. Gerald’s brother Clyde also served in World War II.
James Cain (1911-1990)
100 Excelsior St, Ishpeming
Floating Bridge Soldier
James Cain worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in August 1943. He was stationed at Camp Beale near Linda, CA. He served with the 530th Light Pontoon Company, a unit that maintained floating bridges in the Philippines. When he came home, he worked for an engine manufacturing company. His brother Ralph also served in the war.
Ralph Cain (1921-2001)
100 Excelsior St, Ishpeming
Cargo Ship Sailor in the Pacific
Ralph Cain attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in October 1940. He served in the South Pacific. Cain worked aboard the USS Giansar, a Crater-class cargo ship. He remained in the Navy after the war. He then moved to California and worked as a machine shop instructor at Soledad Prison. Ralph’s brother James also served in World War II.
Clemente Campana (1910-1978)
1318 N Third St, Marquette
Army Sergeant in Two Wars
Clemente Campana was known as Clem. He worked as a clerk. Campana joined the Army in March 1942. He reached the rank of sergeant. Campana remained in the Army until 1963. He served in the Korean War.
Bruce Campbell (1925-2015)
307 W College Ave, Marquette
Infantry Corporal in Europe
Bruce Campbell served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division in Europe. His unit earned a Presidential Citation. Campbell achieved the rank of corporal. He worked as a radiator mechanic after the war.
Melvin Campbell (1907-1966)
527 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Advisor to Franco-American Air Force
Melvin Campbell attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. He was in the 9th Air Force Service Company in England. Campell was part of the commission to advise the Franco-American First Tactical Air Force. He reached the rank of major. Later in life, he sold Farm Bureau Insurance in Roma, TX.
William Campeau (1922-2001)
1076 S Lake St, Marquette
Soldier, Track Driver, and Welder
William Campeau worked for the Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. After the war, Campeau worked as a truck driver and welder in the construction trade.
Lawrence Cantin (1924-1994)
812 N Pine St, Ishpeming
Army Armored Force
Lawrence Cantin worked at the Olson News Co, located at 100 Bank St, Ishpeming. He joined the Army in March 1943. Cantin served in an armored unit. He trained at the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, KY. After the war, Cantin worked as a traveling salesman.
Louis Cardew (1924-2012)
217 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Paratrooper and Fireman
Louis Cardew worked at the Mather Inn. He joined the Army in July 1942. Cardew was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He participated in the invasion of Sicily. After the war, he was a firefighter in Detroit, MI.
George Cardoni (1918-2004)
422 Oak St, Marquette
Soldier and Mining Company Employee
George Cardoni worked at the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in November 1944. When he returned to civilian life, George Cardoni made his career with the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. His brother Jack was in the Army Air Forces in World War II.
Jack Cardoni (1921-1949)
422 Oak St, Marquette
B-29 Bombardier at Arlington National Cemetery
Jack Cardoni went to Baraga High School. He was a talented basketball player. He first served with an Army engineering unit. While home on leave in Marquette, his unit went overseas to Ireland without him. Stranded, he transferred to an infantry position but discovered a love for aviation and joined the Army Air Forces instead. He trained as a bombardier and earned his silver wings and commission as a second lieutenant in Big Spring, TX. He worked there as an instructor. Cardoni remained in the Air Force until his death in 1949. He was aboard B-29 Super Fortress 44-61775 on January 29, 1949, as it was flying from Senegal to England. The bomber went down in the Atlantic south of the Canary Islands. The entire crew was lost. Cardoni is memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. Jack’s brother George served in the Army in World War II.
David Carlson (1919-1983)
321 Jackson St, Marquette
Destroyer Electrician’s Mate
David Carlson worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Navy in February 1942. He went through Electrical Naval Training School in Moorehead, KY. Carlson was an electrician’s mate. He was aboard USS Blessman, a Buckley-class destroyer that operated first in Europe and then in the Pacific. David’s brothers Magnus and Robert also served in the war.
John Carlson (1918-2004)
238 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
New Guinea Landing Ship Machinist’s Mate
John Carlson went by Jack. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Ishpeming Railway (DSS&A). Carlson joined the Navy in February 1942. He served aboard USS LST-475, a landing ship that mostly operated in New Guinea. Carlson reached the rank of chief motor machinist’s mate. He went back to work for DSS&A after the war, eventually becoming the mechanical supervisor for the eastern division of the Soo Line Railroad in Stevens Point, WI.
George Carlson (1917-1969)
212 W Prospect St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant in Hard Luck Battalion
George Carlson joined the Army in July 1942. He served in a medical unit with the 550th Field Artillery Battalion. This was known as the Hard Luck Battalion because it went so long without seeing combat. It operated in Alaska and Europe. Carlson held the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he ran a grocery store.
Magnus Carlson (1917-2010)
321 Jackson St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Soldier and Safety Inspector
Magnus Carlson attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Universal Credit Company. Carlson joined the Army in May 1941. He served with the 743rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in New Guinea. He worked as a safety inspector for the Michigan Inspection Bureau after the war. His brothers David and Robert also served in World War II.
Morrison Carlson (1921-1996)
756 Park St, Ishpeming
Survived Kamikaze Sinking
Morrison Carlson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Carlson joined the Navy in October 1942. He served as a water tender, meaning he attended to ship boilers. Calrson was first aboard USS Dahlgren, a Clemson-class destroyer that operated in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. He then was on USS Drexler, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. Carlson was aboard Drexler on March 27, 1945, when she was sunk by kamikaze attackers near Okinawa, leaving 168 Americans dead. Carlson worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW) when he came home.
Raymond Carlson (1923-1987)
761 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Sergeant in New Guinea
Raymond Carlson joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He was based in New Guinea. Carlson reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a mechanic for Standard Oil in La Crosse, WI.
Robert Carlson (1921-1984)
321 Jackson St, Marquette
Soldier and Newspaperman
Robert Carlson worked for the Mining Journal. He joined the Army in February 1943. After the war, he worked in the newspaper industry in Tucson, AZ. Robert’s brother David and Magnus also served in World War II.
Waino Carlstrom (1920-1984)
730 Park St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and Iron Miner
Waino Carlstrom attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Carlstrom joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. He returned to mining after the war. Waino’s brothers Wesley and Wilbert also served in the war.
Wesley Carlstrom (1918-1999)
730 Park St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Iceland and England
Wesley Carlstrom attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in April 1941. Carlstrom served in Iceland and England. He worked as an equipment operator for the City of Ishpeming after the war. Wesley’s brothers Waino and Wilbert also served in World War II.
Wilbert Carlstrom (1917-1993)
730 Park St, Ishpeming
Soldier in England and Furnace Repairman
Wilbert Carlstrom worked in the dairy industry. He joined the Army in June 1942. Carlstrom served in England. He worked as a furnace repairman after the war. Wilbert’s brothers Wesley and Waino also served in World War II.
Donald Carlton (1917-2005)
141 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Wounded in Combat Twice in Europe
Donald Carlton went by the nickname Cud. He worked for the Hercules Powder Company. Carlton joined the Army in October 1943. He participated in the invasion of Normandy. Carlton was wounded in combat fighting along the Seigfried Line on September 18, 1944. He recovered and rejoined his unit for Christmas. On New Year’s Eve, he was wounded for a second time fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Carlton received a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a foreman for the Hercules Powder Company after the war.
George Carlton (1921-1984)
233 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier in Germany and Creamery Driver
George Carlton worked at the Hub Store at 800 Harrison St, Marquette. He joined the Army in January 1943. Carlton was stationed in Germany. When he came home, he worked as a driver for the Asselin Creamery.
Ralph Carlton (1920-1988)
232 W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier in Ireland and Railroad Worker
Ralph Carlton worked in construction. He joined the Army in October 1940. Carlton served in Ireland. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war.
Reginald Carlyon (1913-1979)
124 Rock St, Negaunee
Coast Guard Radioman
A Negaunee High School graduate, Reginald Carlyon joined the Coast Guard in 1935. He worked as a surfman in Grand Marais, MN until he was sent to the Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT, in 1940, where he received radio training. He then served aboard the Coast Guard cutter Rush, which formerly chased rumrunners in the New York City area, and patrolled Lake Superior during World War II. Reginald’s brother Stanley also served in the war.
Stanley Carlyon (1919-1956)
124 Rock St, Negaunee
Coast Guard Officer in the Pacific
Stanley Carlyon graduated from Negaunee High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Carlyon went through Naval officer training in New London, CT. He was stationed in San Pedro in Los Angeles, CA. He served as a gunnery and communications officer in the Pacific with a Coast Guard unit. He eventually commanded his own boat. Carlyon reached the rank of lieutenant. Stanley’s brother Reginald also served in World War II.
Albert Carriere (1922-2007)
318 W Division St, Ishpeming
Air Forces Mechanic in the Philippines
Albert Carriere worked for his father’s farming business. He joined the Air Forces in March 1943. Carriere was a mechanic in the Philippines. He worked in the mining industry after the war. Albert’s brother Wilfred and half-brother John Armitage also served in World War II.
Wilfred Carriere (1920-1987)
318 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Foundry Worker
Wilfred Carriere joined the Army in January 1942. After the war, he worked in a foundry in Waukesha, WI. Wilfred’s brother Albert and half-brother John Armitage also served in World War II.
Charles Carpenter (1921-2016)
828 High St, Marquette
Army Medical Specialist and Herpetologist
Charles Carpenter, known as Chuck, graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He served in an Army medical reserve unit. While in the military, Carpenter received specialized medical training At Tarleton State University, Standford University, and Wayne State University. He earned master’s and doctoral degrees in zoology from the University of Michigan (U-M) after the war. Carpenter taught zoology at the University of Oklahoma. He was a preeminent herpetologist.
Raymond Keith Carso (1923-2001)
723 N Third St, Marquette
Army Mechanic and Gas Station Manager
Raymond Carso sometimes went by Keith. He was the manager of his father’s business, Carso’s 66 Gas Station, located at 809 W Washington St. Carso joined the Army in February 1943. He was a mechanic in Europe. Carso reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he returned to the family business.
Alton Carter (1916-1991)
248 W Arch St, Marquette
Army Medical Unit in the Pacific
Alton Carter moved to Berkeley, CA. He worked as a construction foreman for a company called Moore & Roberts. Carter joined the Army in June 1942. He was in a hospital unit at Camp Crowder in Neosho, MS. Carter then deployed to the Pacific and served in a medical unit. After the war, he worked for Lake Shore Inc in Marquette. Alton’s brother Glen also served in World War II.
Clifton Carter (1917-1975)
648 Park St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and Power Company
Clifton Carter attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Carter trained in St. Petersburg, FL. He was then sent to Scott Field near Belleville, IL. Carter worked for the power company after the war.
Glen Carter (1912-1959)
248 W Arch St, Marquette
Army Engineering Unit in the Pacific
Glen Carter moved to Berkeley, CA. He worked in the construction industry for Moore & Roberts, as did his brother Alton. Carter joined the Army in October 1940. He served with an engineering unit in the Pacific. When he came home to Marquette, he worked for Munising Wood Products. Glen’s brother Alton also served in the war.
Paul Carter (1922-2005)
329 W Ridge St, Marquette
Ski Infantry Artillery Unit in Italy
Paul Carter attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He was an outstanding football player and was recruited by the Pittsburg Steelers. Carter joined the Army in May 1944. He had never learned to ski before he was in the Army but was selected for a specialized ski infantry unit because he grew up in northern Michigan. He was in the 616th Artillery Battalion, 10th Mountain Division. He was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious action fighting in the Po Valley of Italy. Carter also served in the Counterintelligence Corps in the Korean War. After his military service, Carter wanted nothing to do with skiing or shooting. He moved to San Diego, CA where he formed the insurance firm Carter & Higgins.
Kenneth Case (1925-2010)
609 Pine St, Marquette
Amphibious Truck Crewman in the Pacific
Kenneth Case attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1943. Case served with the Fleet Marine Force, Second Marine Division. Case was a rifleman and amphibious truck crewman in the Pacific. He reached the rank of corporal. He worked at the Ives Lake resort when he came home.
Ward Cattron (1921-2011)
212 N Healy Ave, Negaunee
Air Force Colonel
Ward Cattron studied at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He joined the Army Air Forces in May 1942. He earned his pilot’s wings in November 1942 and was stationed in Mather Field in Sacramento, CA. He flew B-25 Mitchell medium bombers in the South Pacific. Cattron remained in the Air Force after the war and reached the rank of colonel.
George Chambers (1907-1972)
353 E Michigan St, Marquette
Military Education
George Chambers attended high school at St. John’s Military Academy in Delafield, WI. Upon graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, in 1930, he served as an ensign aboard the USS Tennessee. He was sent to the Asiatic Station in 1934, aboard the USS Oahu. He then served as an engineer officer on USS Whipple. After further training in engineering at the Naval Academy, he served aboard destroyer USS Blue beginning in 1939 and became the ships executive officer in 1941. He then served on cruiser USS Raleigh in 1942 and1943.
Captain of USS Hank
After attending the Naval Training Station in Newport, RI, Chambers assumed command of USS Hank in 1944. This destroyer served as a screening vessel for the famous carrier group that was alternatively known as Task Force 38/58. Chambers saw widespread action between December 1944 and May 1945 in Luzon, the Indo-China Coast, Formosa, Iwo Jima, and the Japanese home islands. Hank fended off frequent threats from enemy planes, including kamikaze attacks. Chambers was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds taken in battle, and a Bronze Star and Gold Star for exemplary leadership on this cruise. After the war, Chambers served in several important stateside positions and retired from the Navy in 1955 with the rank of rear admiral.
Theodore Chapekes (1926-2018)
420 W Washington St, Marquette
Okinawa Seabee
Theodore Chapekes went by Ted. Chapekes joined the Navy in 1944 and trained in Farragut, ID. He was in the Seabees, the Navy’s construction department. Chapekes served in the 146th Construction Battalion. This unit operated in the Pacific, including in Okinawa. Later in life, he worked for Capitol Cleaners & Hatters in Ann Arbor, MI.
Maxwell Chapman (1918-1944)
327 Pine St, Marquette
Armored Unit Lieutenant Killed in Vehicle Accident
Maxwell Chapman graduated from Newberry High School. He worked as a clerk. Chapman joined the Army in October 1940. He served with the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion in Europe. Chapman reached the rank of lieutenant. He was killed in a vehicle accident in England on August 17, 1944.
Bernard Charbonneau (1913-1977)
152 Davis St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Garment Cutter
Bernard Charbonneau worked for the Gossard Factory. He joined the Army in April 1943. He was stationed in Pomona, CA. He returned to the garment cutting industry after the war. Bernard’s brothers Mark and Paul also served in the war.
Mark Charbonneau (1917-1995)
152 Davis St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Ireland
Mark Charbonneau attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a miner for the Inland Steel Company. Charbonneau served in the Army and was stationed in Ireland. After the war, he worked as an electrician. Mark’s brothers Bernard and Paul also served in World War II.
Paul Charbonneau (1922-2005)
152 Davis St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Truck Driver
Paul Charbonneau went by the nickname Speck. He attended Ishpeming High School. Charbonneau joined the Army in February 1943. He served in England. He was a truck driver after the war, working for Ameen Transfer Line. Paul’s brothers Bernard and Paul also served in the war.
Lillian Charles (1895-1967)
807 N Maple St, Ishpeming
Chemical Warfare WAC
Lillian Charles attended Ishpeming High School. She worked in a furniture store. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in September 1944. Charles served with a chemical warfare unit in Pine Bluff, AR. She worked as a clerk after the war.
Frederick Charlton (1913-1985)
438 E Ohio St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and National Guard
Frederick Charlton went by Fred. He served with the Army Air Forces. Charlton was based at Chanute Field near Champaign, IL. He continued to serve in the National Guard after the war. Frederick’s brother James also served in the war.
James Charlton (1912-1993)
438 E Ohio St, Marquette
Navy Ensign and Wholesale Food Distributor
James Charlton worked for Standard Brands, a food company in Yonkers, NY. He joined the Navy in August 1942. Charlton held the rank of ensign. After the war, he worked as the sales manager for a wholesale foods distributor in Winnetka, IL. His brother Frederick also served in World War II.
Orval Cherrette (1918-1997)
861 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant in Italy
Orval Cherrette worked for a flooring company. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1942. Cherrette served with a B-24 Liberator unit with the 15th Army Air Force in Italy. He reached the rank of sergeant. Afte the war, he worked as a brakeman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
George Chiconsky (1924-2016)
535 W Spring St, Marquette
Pacific Coxswain
George Chiconsky joined the Navy in December 1942. He held the rank of coxswain, meaning he was responsible for steering and navigation functions. Chiconsky served aboard USS Oakland, an Atlanta-class light cruiser that operated in the Pacific. He worked as a railroad carman after the war.
Roy Chipman (1920-1944)
403 Cleveland St, Negaunee
Paratrooper Killed in Normandy Invasion
Roy Chipman worked for the Republic Steel Company. Chipman served in the Army. He was in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Chipman was killed in the Normandy Invasion on July 6, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
Dominic Chiri (1916-2000)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Infantry Sergeant and Crane Operator
Dominic Chiri worked as an iron miner. He joined the Army in November 1941. Chiri held the rank of sergeant and led a combat infantry squad. After the war, he worked as a crane operator. Dominic’s brother John also served in World War II.
John Chiri (1922-1971)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Machinist’s Mate and Grocery Store Accountant
John Chiri worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in June 1943. Chiri was a machinist’s mate aboard USS Bushnell, a Fulton-class submarine tender that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as an accountant for the A&P Store in Dearborn, MI. John’s brother Dominic also served in World War II.
Henry Chisholm (1917-1989)
438 E Ohio St, Marquette
Heavy Bomber Officer
Henry Chisholm attended Army Air Forces officer training at Randolph Field in Texas. He served in the Solomon Islands. Brigadier General Robert Williams presented him with the Distinguished Flying Cross and an Oak Leaf Cluster for his extraordinary performance in action. He then became an instructor with the heavy bombardment group at the Army Air Base at Dalhart, TX.
Albert Christensen (1923-2001)
1060 S Lake St, Marquette
TEC 4 and Teacher
Albert Christensen joined the Army in February 1943. He reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). After the war, he worked as an elementary school teacher. Albert’s brothers John, Julius, and Lawrence also served in World War II.
Hans Earl Christensen (1917-1995)
127 E Crescent St, Marquette
Soldier and Bowling Supply Company Employee
Hans Christensen often went by Earl. He was a machine operator for the Piqua Munising Company. Christensen joined the Army in August 1942. After the war, he worked for Northern Bowling Supply. His brother Paul also served in World War II.
John Christensen (1919-1966)
1060 S Lake St, Marquette
Aviation Guard and Fisherman
John Christensen worked as a fisherman. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. He was in the 902nd Guard Squadron, an aviation military police unit. He went back to commercial fishing when he came home. John’s brothers Albert, Julius, and Lawrence also served in the war.
Julius Christensen (1918-1970)
1060 S Lake St, Marquette
Field Artillery Soldier and Fisherman
Julius Chrisensen worked as a fisherman. He joined the Army in March 1944. Christensen was in Battery B, 731st Field Artillery Battalion, which operated in Europe. He went back to the commercial fishing industry when he came home. His brothers Albert, John, and Lawrence also served in the war.
Lawrence Christensen (1913-1995)
1060 S Lake St, Marquette
Landing Ship Sailor and Commercial Fisherman
Lawrence Christensen went by Red. He was a fisherman. Christensen joined the Navy in March 1944. He served aboard LST-926, a tank landing ship that participated in the invasion of Okinawa. Christensen continued working as a commercial fisherman when he came home. Lawrence’s brothers Albert, John, and Julius also served in World War II.
Paul Christensen (1923-2000)
127 E Crescent St, Marquette
Army Finance Clerk
Paul Christensen attended Graveraet High School. He worked at Northern Stationers. Christensen joined the Army in April 1943. He worked as a finance clerk in England and France. Paul’s brother Hans also served in the war.
Earl Christian (1919-1974)
1219 Pine St, Marquette
Army Sergeant on Guadalcanal
Earl Christian graduated from Graveraet High School then worked for a contractor. He joined the Army in May of 1941 and reached the rank of sergeant. Christian first served at New Caledonia. He then fought in the jungles of Guadalcanal as part of Operation Watchtower, which lasted from August 1942 to February 1943. He oversaw a truck division. Christian was on the front lines at Hill 27 and Cape Esperance. He endured frequent attacks from enemy planes, and one crashed very close to him. He was knocked to the ground several times by explosions but escaped serious injury. After participating in the successful Guadalcanal campaign, which many historians consider a turning point in the Pacific War, Christian returned to the United States to train recruits. While on leave in Marquette, he talked to a Mining Journal reporter for an article that was published on April 30, 1943. Christian described that the Japanese he fought were “tricky, but not tough,” and that Americans had to use “unorthodox methods against them.” Earl’s brother Robert also served in the war.
Leroy Christian (1913-2005)
1020 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Base Tennis Champion and Music Teacher
Leroy Christian graduated from John D. Pierce High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He earned a master’s degree at the University of Michigan (U-M). Christian taught school in Gladstone. He served in the Army Air Forces. Christian was stationed at Cochran Field in Cochran, GA. A talented tennis player, he won the base tournament without losing a set. Christian reached the rank of technician, fourth class. After the war, he taught music in Grayling, MI.
Robert Christian (1923-2004)
1219 Pine St, Marquette
Army Engineer and Power Plant Mechanic
Robert Christian went by Bob. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for Piqua Munising Wood Products. Christian joined the Army in February 1923. He served with the 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion in Europe. He saw action in France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, he was a mechanic at Lakeshore Engineering, Dixon Buick, Sig Wilson Motors, and finally the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO). Robert’s brother Earl also served in World War II.
Alden Clark (1917-1988)
210 S Fourth St, Marquette
Pacific Landing Ship Officer
Alden Clark was a graduate of the College of Wooster. He joined the Navy in 1942. Clark attended officer training school at Abbott Hall in Chicago. He served aboard a landing ship in the Pacific.
Cleo Claven (1924-2012)
660 Lake St, Negaunee
Seabee and Educator
Cleo Claven was a warehouse worker for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Navy in April 1943. Claven served as a Seabee with the 100th Naval Construction Battalion, which operated in the South Pacific. After the war, he obtained degrees from Northern Michigan University (NMU) and Wayne State University. He worked at Wakefield High School, then moved downstate to teach at Mt. Clemens High School. He then served as the principal of the Union High School in Klamath, OR. He returned to Michigan and was the principal of East Grand Rapids High School. Claven was also the president of the Michigan High School Athletic Association for several years.
Edward Cleary (1915-1989)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Army Engineer and Railroad Worker
Edward Cleary joined the Army in November 1942. He served in an engineering unit. Cleary worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Edward’s brothers Frederick and William also served in the war.
Frederick Cleary (1913-1985)
149 Rock St. Marquette
Army Field Artillery and School Janitor
Frederick Cleary worked as a janitor in the Marquette public school system. He joined the Army in September 1942. Cleary served with a coast artillery unit. After the war, he continued to work as a janitor. Frederick’s brothers Edward and William also served in World War II.
John Cleary (1917-1997)
317 E Arch St, Marquette
Soldier and Electric Motor Parts Clerk
John Cleary worked for Ericksson’s Radio Service at 107 N Fourth St, Marquette. Cleary joined the Army in May 1941. He was stationed at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC. After the war, he worked as a motor parts clerk at an electric motor company in Detroit, MI. John’s brother Oakes also served in the war.
Oakes Cleary (1907-1960)
317 E Arch St, Marquette
Infantryman in Northern Europe
Oakes Cleary joined the Army in January 1942. He served in an infantry unit. Cleary was stationed in Iceland, Ireland, and England. His brother John also served in the war.
William Cleary (1920-2001)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Signal Battalion Corporal in Europe
William Cleary went by Bill. He attended Graveraet High School. Cleary joined the Army in July 1942. He served with a signal battalion in Europe. Cleary reached the rank of corporal. He worked as a salesman for Frei Chevrolet after the war. William’s brothers Edward and Frederick also served in the war.
Adlord Clement (1921-1974)
742 W Bluff St, Marquette
Generator Operator in the Pacific
Adlord Clement worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). He joined the Army in December 1942. He served with the 230th Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Battalion in the Philippines and Ryukyu Islands. He was a portable generator operator. Clement returned to working in the railroad industry after the war. His brother Alfred also served in World War II.
Alfred Clement (1919-1944)
742 W Bluff St, Marquette
MIA in France
Alfred Clement went by the nickname Joe Joe. He attended Graveraet High School. Clement worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army in November 1941. Clement served with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. He served in Iceland, Ireland, England, and then participated in the invasion of France. Clement went missing in battle September 8, 1944, as the 5th Infantry Division was fighting its way across France. His remains were identified in 2000 and interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Alfred’s brother Adlord also served in the war.
Clifford Clement (1919-1972)
232 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant
Clifford Clement moved to Sault Ste Marie and worked for the Northwestern Leather Company. joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. His unit operated in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Clement reached the rank of sergeant. Clifford’s brothers-in-law, Arnold, Bernard, and John Duquette, also served in World War II.
Charles Cleven (1919-1979)
144 Barn St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Property Manager
Charles Cleven attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Cleven joined the Army in November 1941. He trained with an infantry unit. After the war, he worked at a tire shop in Lansing, MI. He later worked as a property manager for the City of Lansing.
James Cline (1927-2004)
340 Jackson St, Marquette
Navy Gunner, Bartender, and Power Company Employee
James Cline joined the Navy in January 1945. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Cline was a gunner. He worked as a bartender after the war. He later worked for Marquette Power and Light.
James Clulo (1901-1992)
415 W Crescent St, Marquette
Seabee and Marquette City Manager
James Clulo studied engineering at the University of Michigan. Clulo worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in Kansas for a few years. He served in the Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander. Clulo was a Seabee in the 94th Naval Construction Battalion. His unit trained at Camp Peary, near Williamsburg, VA. It constructed bases throughout the Pacific including in the Hawaiian Islands, Marshall Islands, and Mariana Islands. After the war, Clulo was Marquette’s City Manager. He then moved to Seattle, where he worked for Boeing. After that, he worked for Seattle-based Worthington-Skilling Consulting Engineers and participated in major construction projects including the World Trade Center in New York City.
Titus Coates (1926-2009)
432 W Washington St, Marquette
Gunner’s Mate in the Aleutian Islands
Titus Coates went by Ty. He attended Graveraet High School where he played football. Coates joined the Navy in February 1944. He was a gunner’s mate. Coates was stationed in Adak, AK, in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, he was a truck driver, including for the Clairmont Transfer Company.
Arnold Cohodas (1913-1987)
601 N Main St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Produce Vendor
Arnold Cohodas was a salesman for Cohodas Brothers, his family’s produce company. He joined the Army in August 1942. When he came home, he went back to work for Cohodas Brothers, eventually leading the company.
Daniel Colasanti (1919-1991)
1302 Second St, Marquette
Radio Announcer and Ordnance Officer
Daniel Colasanti worked for the Mining Journal’s radio station, WDMJ. He joined the Army in March 1941 and reached the rank of lieutenant. Colasanti served with an ordnance unit that operated in North Africa, Italy, and France. The Mining Journal published excerpts of his letters home from Africa, including one that appeared in print on April 16, 1943, describing that people in the region spoke French and that good French wine could be purchased for 12 cents a quart. Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) in London released a recorded broadcast of Colasanti that aired on WDMJ on December 11, 1944.
Milton Collick (1921-1984)
307 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Soldier in England and Railroad Roundhouse Employee
Milton Collick worked at the Sportland Bowling Alley. He joined the Army in January 1943. Collick deployed to England. After the war, he worked as a roundhouse employee for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (CNW).
Alfred Collins (1920-1969)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Heavy Bomber Pilot
Alfred Collins worked as a logger in Engadine. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1943. He served with the 8th Air Force in England. He held the rank of lieutenant. Collins flew B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator heavy bombers. He was awarded the Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster. After the war, Collins worked at the Giddings and Lewis Manufacturing Company in Kaukauna, WI. Alfred’s brothers Alvin, Lawrence, Lloyd, and Phillip served in the war, as did his brother-in-law, Frederick Becks.
Alvin Collins (1918-1980)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
B-24 Nose Gunner in Italy
Alvin Collins joined the Army Air Corp in March 1940. He was initially stationed at Chanute Field near Rantoul, IL. He was a sheet metal worker. He trained in gunnery in 1944. Collins served as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator with the 15th Air Force in Italy. Collins reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he worked as a guard for NDP Corp in Peoria, IL. Alvin’s brothers Alfred, Lawrence, Lloyd, and Phillip and his brother-in-law Fred Becks also served in World War II.
Lawrence Collins (1908-1965)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Infantryman Wounded in Italy
Lawrence Collins joined the Army in May 1942. He trained at Fort Shelby near McLaurin, MS. He served as an infantryman with the Fifth Army in Italy. Collins was wounded in action in October 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star for gallantry. He worked as a stone mason after the war. Lawrence’s brothers Alfred, Alvin, Lloyd, and Phillip and his brother-in-law Fred Becks also served in World War II.
Lloyd Collins (1915-1993)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Soldier Wounded in Germany
Lloyd Collins worked as a truck driver. He joined the Army in May 1941. He trained at Camp David in Holly Ridge, NC. Collins first served in Hawaii. He then operated in an anti-aircraft artillery unit with the Ninth Army in Germany. He was hit in the leg with a machine gun bullet in October 1944. Lloyd’s brothers Alfred, Alvin, Lawrence, and Phillip and his brother-in-law Fred Becks also served in the war.
Phillip Collins (1923-2005)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Nose Gunner and High School Teacher
Phillip Collins joined the Army Air Forces in September 1943. He trained at Jefferson Barracks in Lemay, MO. Collins served as a nose gunner with the 398th Bombardment Group, 601st Squadron, 8th Air Force. His unit was based in England. He was awarded the Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster. After the war, he obtained degrees from Northern Michigan University (NMU) and Columbia Teachers College. He taught high school in Gould City and Calumet before moving to San Francisco, CA. Phillip’s brothers Alfred, Alvin, Lawrence, and Lloyd and his brother-in-law Fred Becks also served in World War II.
James Coluccio (1916-2008)
314 S First St, Ishpeming
Army Medical Unit in Europe
James Coluccio attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for J. Picklands & Company. Coluccio joined the Army in November 1941. He operated with a medical unit in Italy and France. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) when he came home. His brother Michael also served in the war.
Michael Coluccio (1924-2016)
314 S First St, Ishpeming
Troop Carrier Squadron Radioman
Michael Coluccio was called Mike. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked at Cox Market on Main St in Ishpeming. Coluccio joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He was a radio operator with the 48th Troop Carrier Squadron. He operated in Italy, France, and the Rhineland. When he came home, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Lloyd Mine and Mather B Mine. He also worked as a butcher. Michael’s brother James also served in the war.
John Connolly (1911-1977)
216 Sixth St, Marquette
Sailor and Gas Station Manager
John Connolly was a manager at the Pine Street Gas Station. He joined the Navy in December 1943. He went through Battle Fleet Elementary Torpedo School in Keyport, WA. He went back to working at the Pine Street Gas Station after the war.
Donald Connors (1925-1963)
629 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Infantryman in Germany
Donald Connors worked for the Delta Coal Company. He joined the Army in December 1943. Connors was in Company K, 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division. He operated in Germany. He worked as a miner in the Negaunee Mine after the war. Donald’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Connors (1927-1987)
629 County Rd, Negaunee
Infantryman and Auto Worker
Robert Connors worked for the Delta Coal Company. He joined the Army in April 1945. Connors served in an infantry unit in Germany. After the war, he worked in the auto industry in Flint, MI. Robert’s brother Donald also served in World War II.
Donald Constance (1926-2018)
116 Sixth St, Marquette
Navy Quartermaster and IRS Agent
Donald Constance graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He served in the Navy. Constance was a quartermaster. He operated in the Pacific. Constance was aboard USS LCS(L)88. This landing craft was hit by a kamikaze attack off the coast of Okinawa that killed nine American servicemen. After the war, Constance earned a degree in business administration from Northern Michigan College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He then was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Donald’s brother Harry also served in World War II.
Harry Constance (1924-2011)
116 Sixth St, Marquette
Hospital Soldier and Railroad Receiving Clerk
Harry Constance joined the Army in January 1944. He served with the 140th General Hospital in England. After the war, he was a receiving clerk for the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Harry’s brother Donald also served in World War II.
Arden Contois (1916-2007)
422 Craig St, Marquette
Soldier and Auto Mechanic
Arden Contois worked for the Northern Dairy Company. He joined the Army in July 1945. When he came home, he worked as an auto mechanic. Arden’s brothers Lee and Richard also served in World War II.
Harold Contois (1923-2007)
301 S Seventh St, Marquette
Army Orderly in England
Harold Contois worked for the Chicago and North Western Railway (CNW). He joined the Army in November 1942. Contois worked as an orderly in a base hospital in England. After the war, he earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado (CU). He then worked for the Western Pacific Railroad Company (WP).
Lee Contois (1925-2020)
422 Craig St, Marquette
Landing Ship Electrician’s Mate and Locomotive Engineer
Lee Contois worked as a machine operator for Burns & Company. He joined the Navy in January 1944. Contois served aboard LST-891. This landing ship operated in Okinawa. Contois was an electrician’s mate. After the war, Contois worked for Spear & Sons. He then was a locomotive engineer for Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Lee’s brothers Arden and Richard also served in the war.
Richard Contois (1922-2017)
422 Craig St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Glider Mechanic
Richard Contois, known as Dick, graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a cabinet maker. Contois joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. He was a glider mechanic. Contois operated in Italy, Sicily, France, and Central Europe. On the way back from Iran, his squadron put on a show in Sicily to entertain President Franklin Roosevelt. Contois married while in England. When he came home, he made cabinets for Spear & Sons. He then worked as a civil engineer at K.I. Sawyer. Richard’s brothers Arden and Lee also served in the war.
Henry Contway (1905-1971)
528 W Washington St, Marquette
Infantryman and Woodsman
Henry Contway was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in April 1941. Contway was in Company K, 2nd Infantry Regiment. This unit operated in North Africa and Europe. Contway was a woodsman after the war.
Walter Cook (1924-1923)
923 N Fourth St, Marquette
10th Mountain Division Sergeant and Sign Maker
Walter Cook was an avid skier. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). Cook joined the Army in March 1943 and trained at Camp Hale near Breckenridge, CO. He served with the 10th Mountain Division, a light infantry unit specializing in alpine warfare. He deployed to North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Cook reached the rank of technical sergeant. When he returned home, he studied neon glass blowing in New York. He worked for the family business, Cook Sign Service, as a sign painter and neon sign installer. Cook took over the business from his father. Walter’s brother Wayne also served in the war.
Wayne Cook (1926-2014)
923 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Painter
Wayne Cook went by the nickname Cookie. He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1944. Cook trained at Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS. After the war, he worked as a house painter and painted signs for his family’s business, Cook Sign Service. His brother Walter also served in World War II.
William Coppens (1921-2006)
304 Division St, Marquette
Okinawa Marine
William Coppens went by the nickname Brud. He worked as a butcher for his family’s business, Coppens Market. Coppens joined the Marine Corps in November 1943. He trained in San Diego, CA. Coppens deployed to Okinawa. When he came home, he worked for Coppens Market and operated the Shoreland Bar. He also worked as a guard in Marquette Branch Prison.
James Corcoran (1920-1997)
700 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Navy Lieutenant
James Corcoran attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in August 1943. Corcoran graduated from the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School at the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned as ensign. He eventually reached the rank of lieutenant.
Joseph Coron (1920-1965)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Base Unit
Joseph Coron attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in September 1943. He served with the 2532nd Army Air Forces Base Unit. He worked as an iron miner when he came home. Joseph’s brothers Leo, Paul, and Wilfred also served in World War II.
Leo Coron (1918-1988)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Iron Company Clerk
Leo Coron worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a typist. Coron joined the Army in September 1943. When he came home, he worked as a clerk at Cleveland-Cliffs. Leo’s brothers Joseph, Paul, and Wilfred also served in the war.
Paul Coron (1923-1981)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Radio Operator in the Pacific
Paul Coron joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served as a radio operator in the Pacific. He worked as a machinist for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home. Paul’s brothers Joseph, Leo, and Wilfred also served in the war.
Wilfred Coron (1913-1985)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Mechanic
Wilfred Coron worked as a mechanic. He joined the Army in January 1942. Coron was the service manager at Northland Motors after the war. Wilfred’s brothers Joseph, Leo, and Paul also served in World War II.
Isaac Corrette (1923-2012)
413 Gold St, Negaunee
Army Corporal and Meat Salesman
Isaac Corrette went by the nickname Andy. He attended Negaunee High School and worked for Lauch’s Greenhouse in Negaunee. He joined the Army in February 1943. He was stationed at Fort Bliss near El Paso, TX. Corrette reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he was a salesman for Vollwerth’s Meat Company.
Edward Cote (1915-1972)
2318 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Infantry Unit in Europe
Edward Cote worked for the Cliff Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in March 1941. Cote was in Company C, 275th Infantry Regiment. His unit operated in Europe. Cote went back to work for Cliff Dow when he came home.
Leo Cote (1916-2008)
323 W Washington St, Marquette
Soldier in England and Candy Store Owner
Leo Cote worked for Cote’s Confectionary Store, his family’s business. He joined the Army in 1942. Cote served in England. He owned and operated the family candy store when he returned from the war.
Earl Coughlin (1924-1944)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Fatally Wounded in Italy
Earl Coughlin attended Graveraet High School. He worked at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. Coughlin joined the Army in March 1943. He fought in Italy with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. Coughlin was wounded in battle and died on May 24, 1944. He received the Purple Heart. Earl’s brothers Edward, Francis, Herbert and John also fought in the war, as did his brother-in-law, Joseph Racine.
Edward Coughlin (1909-1995)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Infantryman in the Pacific
Edward Coughlin worked as a grocery store deliveryman. He joined the Army in April 1942. Coughlin was in an infantry unit in the Hawaiian Islands and the South Pacific. Earl’s brothers Earl, Francis, Herbert and John, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Racine, also served in World War II.
Francis Coughlin (1920-1978)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Army Searchlight Battalion
Francis Coughlin worked for the National Youth Administration (NYA). He joined the Army in July 1941. Coughlin served with an anti-aircraft searchlight battalion. He was stationed at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC. When he came home, he worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. His brothers Earl, Edward, Herbert, and John, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Racine, also served in the war.
Herbert Coughlin (1914-1995)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Navy Radioman and Upholsterer
Herbert Coughlin worked as the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. He joined the Navy in September 1942. He was trained on the east coast. Coughlin was a radioman on USS Buck, a Sims-class destroyer that operated in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After the war, Coughlin worked as an upholsterer in Portland, ME. Herbert’s brothers Earl, Edward, Francis, and John also served in the war, as did his brother-in-law, Joseph Racine.
John Coughlin (1912-1980)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Pistol Expert in Italy
John Coughlin joined the Army in May 1942. He qualified as a pistol expert. Coughlin served in Italy. He reached the rank of corporal. John’s brothers Earl, Edward, Francis, and Herbert, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Racine, also served in the war.
Charles Couns (1913-1998)
320 Waldo St, Marquette
Ensign and Insurance Executive
Charles Couns worked as a merchant marine for the Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Company. He attended Iowa State College, then worked for the American Mutual Insurance Company. Couns joined the Navy. He was stationed at Key West, FL. Couns held the rank of ensign. After the war, he returned to working for the American Mutual Insurance Company. Couns also served in the Navy in the Korean War. After that war, he was a licensed Coast Guard engineer and worked in insurance risk management.
Charles Cowling (1920-1983)
502 Adams St, Marquette
Material Squadron
Charles Cowling went by Chuck. He was a truck driver. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Cowling wrote home to describe the rigors of boot camp at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. He served with the 301st Material Squadron in Victorville, CA. He remained in the Air Force in the Korean War. Cowling reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Robert Cox (1924-1999)
807 N Pine St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces MP
Robert Cox attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Northern Dairy. Cox joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Cox was a military police officer (MP). He reached the rank of corporal.
Richard Crabb (1921-2005)
823 N Pine St, Ishpeming
Electrician’s Mate on Nine Submarines
Richard Crabb graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Crabb joined the Navy in February 1941. He was an electrician’s mate. Crabb served aboard nine submarines including the USS Pompon, a Gato-class submarine that operated in the Pacific. He once survived 111 depth charges in three hours. When he came home, he worked as a Navy recruiter. He later worked at Sawyer Air Base.
Harold Crawford (1924-1945)
142 Fisher St, Marquette
Field Artillery Soldier Killed in Belgium
Harold Crawford worked for the Superior Loan Company in Superior, WI. He served in the Army. Crawford was in the 912th Field Artillery Battalion, 87th Infantry Division. He was killed in Belgium on February 7, 1945.
Robert Croisetiere (1924-2000)
621 S Fifth St, Marquette
Rifle Expert at Monte Cassino
Robert Croisetiere was employed by the City of Marquette public works department. He joined the Army in March 1943. He trained at Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, MS, where he was rated as a bayonet and rifle expert. Croisetiere participated in the liberation of Italy. He fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino, the push to take Rome that lasted from January to May 1944. After the war, he worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A).
Albert Crothers (1922-1969)
509 W Spring St, Marquette
Merchant Marine and Soldier
Albert Crothers worked as a merchant marine for American President Lines, a shipping company based in San Francisco, CA. He was at sea twelve hours from Pearl Harbor when the infamous Japanese attack occurred. Crothers joined the Army. He trained at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. Crothers worked in the masonry trade after the war. Albert’s brothers Donald and Walter also served in World War II.
Donald Crothers (1916-2008)
509 W Spring St, Marquette
Wounded in Italy
Donald Crothers worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. He joined the Army in October 1941. Crothers fought in Italy. He was wounded by an artillery shell burst in the fight for Rome in May 1944. Donald’s brothers Albert and Walter also served in the war.
Walter Crothers (1927-1997)
509 W Spring St, Marquette
Soldier and Railroad Dock Worker
Walter Crothers went by the nickname Tiny. He joined the Army in July 1945. He worked as a dock laborer for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war. Walter’s brothers Albert and Donald also served in World War II.
Raymond Crowe (1917-1996)
104 Tobin St, Negaunee
Battleship Sailor in the Pacific and Factory Clerk
Raymond Crowe worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in November 1943. He trained in Farragut, ID. Crowe served aboard the USS North Carolina. This battleship participated in major naval battles in the Pacific. It is now a museum ship in Wilmington, NC. After the war, he was a stock clerk at an adding machine factory.
Bernard Crowley (1914-1993)
409 Oak St, Marquette
Air Corps Staff Sergeant and Chemical Company Worker
Bernard Crowley worked for UP Office Supply. He joined the Army Air Corps in December 1940. Crowley reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked for the Cliffs Down Chemical Company. Bernard’s brother Wilbur also served in the war.
Wilbur Crowley (1906-1984)
409 Oak St, Marquette
Teacher and Army Sergeant
Wilbur Crowley attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He specialized in music and drama. Before the war, he worked as a teacher. Crowley joined the Army in August of 1942 and reached the rank of sergeant. Wilbur’s brother Bernard also served in World War II.
Bernard Currie (1918-1982)
300 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Army in Two Wars
Bernard Currie studied at Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in November 1941. Currie remained in the Army until September 1952. He was in the Korean War. Bernard’s brother Byron also served in World War II.
Byron Currie (1917-1942)
300 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Killed Invading Algeria
Byron Currie was an insulation worker. He joined the Army in October 1941. He was in Company I, 6th Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division. He was killed on November 8, 1942, attempting to take the port city of Oran, Algeria. The invading transport ships were hit with shore guns in the harbor. Currie was aboard the British HMS Walney, hit by an artillery shell that exploded in the compartment where Company I was readying for the assault. He is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunis, Tunesia. Byron’s brother Bernard also served in the war.
Constance McGregor Dally (1923-2011)
119 W Clark St, Negaunee
WAVE at Naval Station Great Lakes
Constance McGregor attended Ishpeming High School. She married Philip Dally in April 1944, while he was in the Army. She also joined the military, serving with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s auxiliary. She trained at Hunter College in New York, NY. Dally was stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, in North Chicago, IL.
Philip Dally (1924-1995)
119 W Clark St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces in India and Burma
Philip Dally graduated from Negaunee High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Dally joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained in Miami Beach, FL, then was stationed at Gulfport, MS. Dally was then deployed to India and Burma. After the war, he obtained a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. Dally taught and was a principle in Petoskey, MI. His wife Constance also served in the war.
Samuel Davey (1911-2000)
419 Mill St, Negaunee
Machinist’s Mate and Sausage Salesman
Samuel Davey went by Jack. He attended Negaunee High School. He worked for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Navy I January 1943. Davey was a machinist’s mate. After the war, he worked as a salesman for the Vollwerth Meats.
William Davey (1919-2003)
501 Snow St, Negaunee
Purple Heart Army Sergeant and Iron Miner
William Davey worked as a carpenter. He joined the Army in October 1940. Davey received specialized training in England. He reached the rank of sergeant and received a Purple Heart. After the war, Davey worked in the mining industry, first as a drill press operator for the E.J. Longyear Company and then as a surface worker for the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation.
Paul Davis (1925-2022)
1203 N Third St, Marquette
LST Radio Operator in the Pacific
Paul Davis worked for E&J Davis. He served in the Navy. Davis was a radioman aboard LST-1031, a landing ship. This armored amphibious vehicle participated in the invasion of Okinawa.
Walter Davis (1919-2007)
123 E Michigan St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Navigator
Walter Davis graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. He earned his commission as a lieutenant in Hondo, TX. Davis was a navigator. He transferred to Clovis, NM, then operated in the Pacific. When he returned home, he earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan (U-M). Davis taught math and music, eventually becoming the superintendent of the Lake Linden School District. He also played trumpet in popular dance bands.
Earl Decaire (1920-1966)
1158 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Armored Infantryman in France and Truck Driver
Earl Decaire attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Cochran Freight Lines. Decaire joined the Army in June 1942. He deployed to France. He served in the Service Company of the 19th Armored Infantry Battalion. Decaire reached the rank of sergeant. He drove a truck when he came home. Earl’s brothers Melvin and Raymond also served in the war.
Melvin Decaire (1923-2006)
1158 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Sailor in the Pacific and MSU Employee
Melvin Decaire worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He served in the Navy in the Pacific. After the war, he was on the support staff of Michigan State University (MSU) in Lansing, MI. Melvin’s brothers Earl and Raymond also served in World War II.
Raymond Decaire (1918-2013)
1158 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Soldier in England and Truck Driver
Raymond Decaire attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in July 1942. Decaire deployed to England. He was a truck driver with a wholesale produce company when he came home. Raymond’s brothers Earl and Melvin also served in the war.
Julius DeFalico (1925-2005)
415 Norwood St, Marquette
Soldier in France
Julius DeFalico went by the nickname Joe. He joined the Army in May 1943. DeFalico deployed to France. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war. He then worked for Feltner Plumbing and Heating.
Robert DeGabriele (1921-1996)
111 E Peck St, Negaunee
Army Captain in Italy
Robert DeGabriele joined the Army in July 1942. He served in Italy. DeGabriele reached the rank of captain. He worked as an engineer for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home.
Andrew Dellangelo (1927-2017)
117 New York St, Ishpeming
Pacific Sailor and Ishpeming Postmaster
Andrew Dellangelo played football at Ishpeming High School. He graduated in 1945 and immediately joined the Navy. Dellangelo served aboard the USS Orestes, a motor torpedo boat tender that operated in the Philippines. Ships of this kind resupplied patrol (PT) boats. After the war, Dellangelo worked as a postal worker in Ishpeming and Negaunee, retiring as Ishpeming’s postmaster. Andrew’s brothers Charles and John also served in World War II.
Charles Dellangelo (1920-2015)
117 New York St, Ishpeming
Army Machine Gunner
Charles Dellangelo attended Ishpeming High School until the 11th grade, dropped out, and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps for a year and a half. During the war, he served in the Army as a machine gunner in the 90th Infantry. He arrived in England on April 1, 1944. His unit landed on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, as part of the D-Day invasion. He fought through Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and in the Rhineland, taking three wounds in battle. Dellangelo earned many awards during his time fighting in Europe, including three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Metal, and a Presidential Citation.
Honorary High School Degree
After the war, Charles worked in the Morris Mine, then moved to Iron River, where he worked at the Sherwood Mine. Ishpeming High School granted him an honorary degree in 2002 for his heroic service in World War II. His brothers Andrew and John also served in the war.
John Dellangelo (1915-1972)
117 New York St, Ishpeming
Army Finance Specialist
Dellangelo joined the Army in June 1939. During World War II, he served with the Seventh Army, which operated in North Africa and Europe. Dellangelo worked in the finance section headquarters. He served in the Air Force until 1964, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. John’s brothers Andrew and Charles also served in the war.
Lloyd Delorenzi (1920-1973)
404 Cleveland St, Negaunee
Mechanized Infantry Soldier, Miner, and Fire Fighter
Lloyd Delorenzi worked for the Republic Steel Corporation. He joined the Army in October 1941. He trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, TN. Delorenzi served with a mechanized infantry unit with the 1st Armored Division. He operated in Tunesia, Italy, and in the liberation of Belgium. He was awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds suffered at Mateur, Tunesia on May 3, 1943. When he came home, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He was also assistant chief of the Negaunee Fire Department. Delorenzi died of a heart attack fighting a New Year’s Eve fire in 1973 and is commemorated at the Michigan Fallen Heroes Monument for emergency responders located in Pontiac. MI.
Earl Demarse (1918-1973)
317 Summit St, Marquette
Air Defense Soldier and Murdered Prison Guard
Earl Demarse worked as a clerk. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Demarse served with the 9th Air Defense Command, which operated in Europe. When he came home, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. He was stabbed to death by an inmate. Demarse was the first guard to be murdered at a Michigan correctional institution. Earl’s brother Joseph also served in the war.
Joseph DeMarse (1922-2014)
317 Summit St, Marquette
Fort Knox Soldier and Pipefitter
Joseph DeMarse worked as a merchant mariner. He joined the Army in May 1943. DeMarse was stationed at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He worked as a pipefitter after the war.
Paul Denn (1924-2008)
527 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Marine and Civilian Army Engineer
Paul Denn went by the nickname Slide Rule Paul. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He obtained degrees from the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU) and Wayne State University. Denn served in the Marine Corps. He later worked as a civilian engineer for the Army. Denn was the deputy director of the Tank-Automotive Systems Laboratory in Warren, MI. The Army commended him for meritorious civilian service.
Alfred Denofre (1916-2009)
222 W Peck St, Negaunee
Soldier Visited Relatives in Italy
Alfred Denofre went by Alf. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Denofre joined the Army in March 1943. He deployed to Italy. While there, he was able to visit and attend church with his Italian relatives. Denofre returned to iron mining after the war.
Arthur Denofre (1920-1972)
428 W Division St, Ishpeming
Sausage Maker and Soldier in Germany
Arthur Denofre attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a sausage maker for Henry Vogeler and Company. Denofre joined the Army in September 1944. Arthur’s brother Peter also served in the war.
Peter Denofre (1918-1993)
428 W Division St, Ishpeming
Combat Engineer and Iron Miner
Peter Denofre attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a driver. Denofre joined the National Guard in October 1940 and was absorbed into the regular Army when the war began. He served with the 254th Engineer Combat Battalion. His unit received a presidential citation for holding off a German panzer division with grenades and bazookas. Denofre worked as an iron miner after the war.
Francis DePetro (1924-2002)
1829 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Pacific Radarman
Francis DePetro joined the Navy in July 1943. He was a radarman in the Pacific. He worked as a radio repairman when he came home. His brothers Joseph, Louis, and Samuel also served in World War II.
Joseph DePetro (1912-1998)
1829 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Soldier in France and Oil Truck Driver
Joseph DePetro worked in the building industry. He joined the Army in April 1943. DePetro served in France. He drove a truck for Standard Oil when he came home. Joseph’s brothers Francis, Louis, and Samuel also served in the war.
Louis DePetro (1926-2011)
1829 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Anti-Tank Gunner in the Pacific
Louis DePetro attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Sneider Brothers. DePetro joined the Army in September 1944. He served with an anti-tank gun crew in the Pacific. DePetro was awarded a Bronze Star. When he came home, he worked at the Northwest Service Station, his family’s business. His brothers Francis, Joseph, and Samuel also served in the war.
Samuel DePetro (1920-1944)
1829 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Mortally Wounded Taking the Moselle River Crossing
Samuel DePetro graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for Public Service Garage. DePetro joined the Army in November 1941. He trained at Camp Custer in Battle Creek, MI. DePetro held the rank of sergeant. He first deployed to Iceland, England and Ireland, then fought in France with the 5th Infantry Division. DePetro was mortally wounded in the Battle of Fort Driant on September 8, 1944. The 5th Infantry Division took significant casualties trying to cross the Moselle River. Samuel’s brothers Francis, Joseph, and Louis also served in the war.
Donald DeRoche (1923-2014)
718 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Normandy Soldier and National Guard Officer
Donald DeRoche graduated from Ishpeming High School. He served in the Army. DeRoche participated in the invasion of Normandy and the liberation of France. He continued his career in the military in the National Guard, retiring in 1983 with the rank of chief warrant officer. Donald’s brother Thomas also served in the war.
Thomas DeRoche (1925-2004)
718 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Infantry Soldier in Belgium and Germany
Thomas DeRoche worked for Spear & Sons. He joined the Army in May 1944. DeRoche served with the 1st Battalion, 394th Infantry Regiment. His unit received a Presidential Citation for its performance in Belgium and Germany. DeRoche worked in the Morris Mine after the war. His brother Paul also served in World War II.
Alfred Derocher (1918-1990)
752 Champion St, Marquette
Army Field Artillery
Alfred Derocher worked at Merchant’s Wholesale Bakery in Marquette. He joined the Army in March 1941. Derocher served with a field artillery unit deployed to England. Alfred’s brothers Aurele and Paul also served in World War II.
Aurele Derocher (1912-1990)
752 Champion St, Marquette
Air Forces Instructor and Northern Professor
Aurele Derocher taught in Riverview, MI, before the war. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. Derocher served as an instructor in San Antonio, TX. After the war, he taught at Everett High School in Lansing, MI. Later in life, he was a professor of language arts at Northern Michigan College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was also a noted railroad historian. Aurele’s brothers Alfred and Paul were also in World War II.
Paul Derocher (1920-2009)
752 Champion St, Marquette
Army Infantry
Paul Derocher worked at the Munising Wood Products Company factory in Marquette. He joined the Army in December 1942. He served in an infantry unit out of Los Angeles, CA. Derocher also served in the Korean War. He retired from the Army with the rank of sergeant major. Paul’s brothers Alfred and Aurele were also in the Army in World War II.
Leo Deschaine (1920-2003)
441 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Marine Corporal and Printer
Leo Deschaine went by the nickname Dusty. He graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked with his uncle Bernard Deschaine at Anderson’s Printing Shop. Deschaine joined the Marine Corps in July 1942. He reached the rank of corporal. Deschaine continued at Anderson’s Printing Shop, renamed Deschaine’s Printing Shop when he bought it. He was later employed as a printer for Northern Michigan University (NMU).
Clarence DesJardins (1926-2002)
425 W Spring St, Marquette
Airborne Infantry Truck Driver
Clarence DesJardins attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in July 1944. DesJardins served with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which operated in Europe. He was a truck driver. After the war, he worked as a brakeman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
George DesJardins (1906-1990)
419 N Third St, Marquette
Seabee and Fireman
George DesJardins worked as a druggist. He joined the Navy in September 1943. DesJardins was a Seabee, part of the Navy’s construction force. He built airstrips in the Pacific. After the war, he was a fireman in Sault Ste Marie.
Marigene DesJardins (1923-2015)
401 W College Ave, Marquette
WAVE in Madison
Marigene DesJardins served with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s auxiliary. She served with the U.S. Armed Forces Institute at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison. DesJardins worked as a teacher after the war.
Robert DesJardins (1918-1996)
812 Lee St, Marquette
Army Major and HUD Representative
Robert DesJardins worked for the radio station WBEO. He joined the Army in July 1941. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor and served with an engineering company. DesJardins remained in the Army during the Korean War. He reached the rank of major. DesJardins later worked as a representative for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Robert Devine (1920-2011)
219 Rock St, Marquette
Lighting Infantry and Railroad Machinist
Robert Devine joined the Army in April 1944. He served as a staff sergeant for the 78th Infantry Division, nicknamed the Lightning Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and in Germany. He worked as a machinist for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war.
John DeVoe
352 E Crescent St, Marquette
B-17 Navigator and Music Teacher
John DeVoe graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). DeVoe joined the Army Air Forces in 1942. He served as a navigator aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. He flew on sixty bombing missions in Europe. DeVoe reached the rank of first lieutenant. After the war, he finished his degree at NMU. He taught music in the Crystal Falls public schools. DeVoe then earned a master’s degree in music from University of Michigan (U-M). He taught music in Grand Rapids, MI.
John DeYonke (1919-1999)
141 Rock St, Marquette
Supply Sergeant and Prison Guard
John DeYonke worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in May 1941. DeYonke was a supply sergeant in Europe. He worked at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war. John’s brother Louis also served in World War II.
Louis DeYonke (1921-1944)
141 Rock St, Marquette
Killed in Action in France
Louis DeYonke attended public schools in Gladstone, where he played basketball. He joined the Army in 1938. DeYonke trained at Camp Rucker near Daleville, AL. He served with an infantry unit in Iceland, England, Ireland, and France. DeYonke was killed seven days after he got to France, near St. Lo, on July 26, 1944. His brother John also served in the war.
Joseph Diedrich (1921-1956)
517 Oak St, Marquette
Field Artillery Soldier in Europe
Joseph Diedrich graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He joined the Army in December 1942. Diedrich served in the headquarters company of the 18th Field Artillery Battalion, which supported General Patton’s invasion of Europe. When he came home, he worked as a stock clerk for Burns & Co. Joseph’s brother Louis also served in the war.
Louis Diedrich (1922-1999)
517 Oak St, Marquette
Soldier and Teacher
Louis Diedrich, known as Louie, worked at the Texaco Bulk Plant on Lake St in Marquette. He attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). Diedrich joined the Army in February 1943. He was stationed in Nashville, TN. After the war, he lived in Escanaba and worked as a teacher. His brother John also served in the war.
Jack Dixon (1920-1998)
823 N Main St, Ishpeming
B-24 Pilot
Jack Dixon graduated from Ishpeming High School. He then trained as a draftsman at the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN. In 1940 and 1941, he worked for the U.S. Navy Department Map Division. Dixon joined the Army Air Forces in 1942, training in Santa Ana, King City, Chico, and Stockton, CA. Dixon was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He first trained on B-26 bombers, then switched to B-24 bombers.
POW in Germany
Dixon Flew with the 735th Bomb Squadron of the 463rd Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force, stationed in England. His crew ran five successful bombing runs in Germany, hitting Berlin, Friedrichshafen, Frankfurt, and Munster. On April 8, 1944, Dixon’s B-24 #41-29571 was shot down in a bombing run on Brunswick, Germany. Three of his crewmates died and Dixon was taken captive. He was interred in Stalag Luft 1 in Barth, Germany until it was liberated by Soviet troops on May 1, 1945. The Marquette Regional History Center has an interview of Dixon recorded in 1994. He describes the chaotic escape from the plane and his relatively comfortable life as an aviation officer in German custody. Jack Dixon remained in the Air Force until 1980. He was the recipient of two Air Medals and the Prisoner of War Medal. Dixon is remembered on the Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Douglas Dobson (1923-1995)
152 Dawson St, Ishpeming
Liberated Concentration Camp
Douglas Dobson joined the Army in September 1944. He served with the 353rd Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division. His unit was cited for bravery during the invasion of Germany. On April 4, 1945, the 89th Infantry Division liberated the concentration camp Ohrdruf, a subcamp of Buchenwald. Dobson wrote a letter to his parents about his combat experience that appeared in the Mining Journal on June 12, 1945. He was a shell caster for the Hercules Powder Company after the war. His brothers Marvin and Matthew also served in World War II.
Marvin Dobson (1927-2022)
152 Dawson St, Ishpeming
Destroyer Sailor and Powder Maker
Marvin Dobson attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Navy. Dobson was aboard USS Maryland, a Colorado-class battleship nicknamed Fighting Mary that operated in the Pacific. Dobson participated in Operation Magic Carpet, the massive effort to return military personnel to America at the end of the war. He worked for the Hercules Powder Company when he came home. Marvin’s brothers Douglas and Matthew also served in World War II.
Matthew Dobson (1920-1966)
152 Dawson St, Ishpeming
Pacific Seabee and Street Department Worker
Matthew Dobson worked for Inland Steel. He joined the Navy in November 1944. He was a Seabee with the 126th Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. He worked for the street department when he came home. Matthew’s brothers Douglas and Marvin also served in the war.
Richard Dobson (1926-2017)
316 E Prospect St, Marquette
Radioman at Okinawa
Richard Dobson went by Dick. He served in the Navy and received specialized radio training at the University of Wisconsin (UW). Dobson participated in the invasion of Okinawa. After the war, he attended the University of Michigan (U-M). He moved to California and worked for Douglas Aircraft. This company later became the McDonnel Space Division. Dobson was involved with the moon landing. Richard’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Dobson (1926-2013)
316 E Prospect St, Marquette
Oiler Radioman in the Pacific
Robert Dobson went by Bob. He joined the Navy in 1944. Dobson received specialized radio training at the University of Wisconsin (UW). He served aboard the USS Pamanset, an Escambia-class replenishment oiler that operated in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked for his father’s company, Upper Peninsula Office Supply. Robert’s brother Richard also served in the war.
Clarence Dolkey (1926-2011)
130 Summit St, Ishpeming
Landing Ship Motor Machinist’s Mate
Clarence Dolkey attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in January 1945. He received amphibious training in Norfolk, VA. Dolkey was a motor machinist’s mate aboard LST-1118, a landing ship.
Francis Dollar (1905-1979)
427 Genesee St, Marquette
Coast Guard and Ore Dock Worker
Francis Dollar went by Frank. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Coast Guard in September 1944. He was falsely reported to have been killed in an accident. Dollar worked on an ore dock after the war. His nephew Ronald and brothers Howard, Robert, and William also served in World War II.
Howard Dollar (1915-2003)
427 Genesee St, Marquette
Destroyer Gunner in Europe and the Pacific
Howard Dollar worked as a boat loader. He served in the Navy. Dollar was a gunner aboard USS Shubrick, a Gleaves-class destroyer. Dollar operated in Europe during the invasion of Normandy and in the Pacific, where his ship endured kamikaze attacks near Okinawa. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore, and Pacific Railroad (DSS&A) when he came home. Howard’s nephew Ronald and brothers Francis, Robert, and William also served in World War II.
Robert Dollar (1922-1985)
427 Genesee St, Marquette
Infantryman and Bricklayer
Robert Dollar worked as a repairman. He joined the Army in January 1942. Dollar qualified as a marksman and parachutist. He served with Company H, 145th Infantry Regiment. He deployed to Burma and Germany. He worked as a bricklayer at KI Sawyer after the war. Robert’s nephew Ronald and brothers Francis, Howard, and William also served in World War II.
Ronald Dollar (1928-2006)
427 Genesee St, Marquette
Navy Yeoman and Bricklayer
Ronald Dollar joined the Navy in 1945. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was a yeoman. Dollar worked as a bricklayer after the war. Ronald’s father William and uncles Francis, Howard, and Robert also served in World War II.
William Dollar (1910-1953)
427 Genesee St, Marquette
Pacific Landing Unit
William Dollar worked as a mason. He joined the Army in December 1944. Dollar served with the 773rd Amphibious Tractor Battalion which specialized in bringing men and equipment ashore during landings in the Pacific. He worked as a bricklayer after the war. William’s son Ronald and brothers Francis, Howard, and Robert also served in World War II.
Bernard Dompierre (1913-1978)
116 E Clark St, Negaunee
Navy Gunner in the Pacific
Bernard Dompierre worked for the Republic Steel Corporation as an iron miner. He joined the Navy in November 1942. Dompierre was a gunner in the Pacific. When he came home, he was a tram engineer for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Bernard’s brothers Clement, Francis, Oliver, and Paul also served in World War II.
Clement Dompierre (1915-1997)
116 E Clark St, Negaunee
Navy Troop Ship Yeoman
Clement Dompierre graduated from Columbus University, now Catholic University of America. He worked for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. He then worked for the Federal Correctional Institution in Englewood, CO. Dompierre served aboard a troop ship in the Navy. He held the rank of yeoman, a clerical role supporting command staff. After the war, he was employed as a clerk at the Federal Reformatory in Chillicothe, OH. He then worked as an accountant in Denver, CO. Clement’s brothers Bernard, Francis, Oliver, and Paul also served in World War II.
Francis Dompierre (1924-1995)
116 E Clark St, Negaunee
Aircraft Carrier Sailor in the Pacific
Francis Dompierre worked at the T.J. Collins Store on Jackson St in Negaunee. He joined the Navy in May 1944. Dompierre served aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a clerk for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. His brothers Bernard, Clement, Oliver, and Paul also served in World War II.
Oliver Dompierre (1909-1989)
116 E Clark St, Negaunee
Navy Officer in Hawaii
Oliver Dompierre worked for Arthur Vandenberg, senator from Michigan, in Washington, D.C. He joined the Navy in Mach 1944. Dompierre held the rank of lieutenant and was stationed in Hawaii. He returned to work in the government sector after the war. Oliver’s brothers Bernard, Clement, Francis, and Paul also served in the Navy in World War II.
Paul Dompierre (1911-1977)
116 E Clark St, Negaunee
Seabee in Guam
Paul Dompierre worked for the Jacob Coppens Meat Market. Dompierre joined the Navy in July 1943. He served in the Seabees, the Navy’s construction branch. He was stationed at Camp Parks in Dublin, CA. Dompierre deployed to Guam, where he was part of the 109th Naval Construction Battalion. He returned to the butcher trade when he came home. Paul’s brothers Bernard, Clement, Francis, and Oliver also served in World War II.
Frank Donckers (1921-2008)
612 High St, Marquette
Army Infantry and Candy Store
Frank Donckers served in D Company, 253rd Infantry Regiment, 63rd Division. The 63rd Division, with its motto “Blood and Fire,” primarily operated in the Ardennes-Alsace and Rhine regions, then pushed into Germany. Donckers received a Bronze Star for heroic action in combat. On March 8, 1945, he unfalteringly led a machine gun platoon to take their objective near Bubingen, Germany, while under intense mortar and artillery fire. Frank Donckers owned and operated Donckers Candies on Washington St in Marquette for fifty years before selling it to his brother.
Dicey Doney (1914-1996)
707 Vine St, Ishepming
Engineer Unit Staff Sergeant in the Pacific
Dicey Doney worked for the Mining Journal. He joined the Army in 1941. Doney served with the 46th Engineer Battalion in the Pacific. Doney reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked for the Lee Store in De Pere, WI.
John Donovan (1912-1984)
120 Wilson St, Marquette
Cruised on Hiter’s Private Boat
John Donovan was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in November 1942. Donovan operated in England, Belgium, and Germany. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Donovan once rode aboard Adolph Hiter’s captured electric boat, Obersalzberg, on the Konigssee lake in Bavaria. After the war, Donovan managed a surplus goods store.
Edmond Dorie (1907-1973)
221 Jackson St, Marquette
Pacific Quartermaster
Edmond Dorie worked for the Ford Motor Company before the war. He served in the Army, in Company C of the 3rd Quartermaster Corps. He attended training at Camp Lee, near Prince George, VA, that qualified him as a commissioned officer. He retired from the Army in 1965 at the rank of colonel. He had four brothers in the military in World War II, Edward, Francis, Wallace, and Wilfred. Edmond briefly met up with his brother Wallace while both were on duty in the South Pacific.
Edward Dorie (1922-2003)
221 Jackson St, Marquette
Coast Guard Radio Officer
Edward Dorie joined the Coast Guard in 1940. He initially operated in the Great Lakes. In 1941, his ship pushed through ice and storms for nine days to bring food to CCC workers on Isle Royale. He attended the Coast Guard training school at Curtis Bay, MD, then was stationed in Toledo, OH. He was then assigned to radio material school at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Edward’s brothers Edmond, Francis, Wallace, and Wilfred also served in World War II.
Francis Dorie (1917-1976)
221 Jackson St, Marquette
Ambulance Division
Francis Dorie served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Gwinn before the war. He joined the Army in 1941. He Francis worked in the ambulance division of the 32nd Medical Corps at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA. He was also stationed at Fort Sheridan near Lake Forest, IL, and Fort Ord, near Monterrey, CA. Francis had four brothers, Edmond, Edward, Wallace, and Wilfred, who served in the war.
Wallace Dorie (1923-2016)
221 Jackson St, Marquette
Aerial Recon in the Pacific
Wallace Dorie graduated from Graveraet High School in 1941. He worked at the Marquette Bakery before the war. Dorie joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He flew aerial reconnaissance missions in the Pacific. Aerial recon was especially important in the Pacific War to investigate targets and detect enemy planes and ships amidst the vast stretches of ocean. He reached the rank of major. When he came home, Dorie worked on ore boats in the Great Lakes, then for the DNR. He owned and ran the popular Shamrock Bar in Marquette from 1955 to 1965. He then worked as a carpenter. Wallace’s brothers Edmond, Edward, Francis and Wilfred also served in World War II. Wallace and Edmond had a chance to meet up while on duty in the South Pacific.
Wilfred Dorie (1920-1993)
221 Jackson St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate on Destroyers
Wilfred Dorie joined the Navy in 1938. Dorie worked as a machinist’s mate. He first served aboard the destroyer USS Tillman. He later served on another destroyer in the Pacific. He continued his career in the Navy in the Korean War. Wilfred had four brothers that also served in the military in World War II, Edmond, Edward, Francis, and Wallace.
Emery Dorrow (1926-2024)
230 Genesee St, Marquette
Infantry Scout at Okinawa
Emery Dorrow attended Graveraet High School. He was a talented athlete. Dorie joined the Army in 1944. Dorie was an infantry scout in the invasion of Okinawa. When he came home, he worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad (LS&I), eventually becoming superintendent of signals and communication.
Earl Dougherty (1910-1971)
331 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Guard
Earl Dougherty worked as a hotel porter. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. Dougherty served with the 1378th Guard Squadron.
Charles Downs (1915-2016)
243 Fisher St, Marquette
Seabee and Fire Inspector
Charles Downs went by Charlie. He graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. Downs worked as a bookkeeper for Beyers Brothers General Contracting. He joined the Navy in March 1943. Downs was a Seabee with the 11th Construction Battalion in the South Pacific. He worked as a fire inspector when he came home. His sister Helen and brother John also served in the war.
Helen Downs (1914-1986)
243 Fisher St, Marquette
Army Nurse Corps Lieutenant
Helen Downs worked as a nurse. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943. Downs held the rank of lieutenant. Helen’s brothers Charles and John also served in the war.
John Downs (1919-1991)
243 Fisher St, Marquette
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
John Downs worked for the J and H Electric Company. He joined the Navy in June 1942. He was an aviation electrician’s mate. He worked as an electrician when he came home. John’s brother Charles and sister Helen also served in the war.
Donald Drake (1923-2001)
938 S Lake St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Railroad Blacksmith
Donald Drake joined the Army in April 1941. He was awarded a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Drake reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was a railroad blacksmith.
James Driscoll (1921-2008)
350 W Washington St, Marquette
Lost a Leg in Germany
James Driscoll was known as Jim. He was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Driscoll joined the Army in July 1942. He trained at Camp Robinson near Little Rock AR. Driscoll served as a machine gunner with the 63rd Infantry Division. He was severely wounded in battle in Germany on April 2, 1945. He lost his left leg and fractured his right leg. He was briefly taken captive but was rescued the following day by an armored unit. His mother received a telegram from the War Department stating that he was missing in action but had received a letter from him earlier in the week stating that he was alive and to ignore news that he was missing. Driscoll recuperated in a hospital in England. He received a Purple Heart. After the war, Driscoll worked as a postal clerk in San Francisco, CA. His brothers Joseph and Leo also served in the war.
Joseph Driscoll (1917-1980)
350 W Washington St, Marquette
Sergeant in Italy
Joseph Driscoll worked for the Buick Motor Company in Flint, MI. He joined the Army in April 1941. Driscoll served in Italy. He reached the rank of sergeant. Joseph’s brothers James and Leo also served in World War II.
Leo Driscoll (1908-1986)
350 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Sergeant in Italy
Leo Driscoll worked for the Consolidated Fuel and Lumber Company. He joined the Army in July 1942. Driscoll served in Italy. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a carpenter in East Chicago, IN. He later worked in the School of East Chicago. Leo’s brothers James and Joseph also served in World War II.
Joseph Drobney (1926-2022)
309 Albert St, Marquette
Navy Aviation Electrician
Joseph Drobney went by Joe. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Drobney joined the Navy in 1944. He was an aviation electrician. After the war, he obtained degrees from the University of Iowa (UI) and the Institute of Design. Drobney worked for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Alfred Drury (1920-2013)
414 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
B-25 Bomber Pilot
Alfred Drury graduated from Graveraet High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). While in college, he learned to fly at the Marquette County airport, instructed by venerable pilot Sig Wilson, himself licensed by Orville Wright. Drury worked for Pontiac Motors in Oakland, MI, before joining the Army in March 1942. Drury trained in California, first at Santa Ana and then Stockton. He earned his pilot’s wings and commission as a second lieutenant on January 5, 1943. Drury was specially trained as a B-25 Medium Bomber pilot.
Shot Down in Italy
After flying in Africa, Alfred Drury operated in Italy. On December 2, 1943, Drury flew his twenty-second mission. The objective was to destroy a road bridge in Chieti, Italy. His plane, B-25C #42-64598, part of the 321st Bombardment Group, took a direct hit to the right engine. Four of his crewmates died in the ensuing crash and one went missing, Drury was taken prisoner by Germans.
POW in Germany
Drury was imprisoned in Dresden and then at Stalag Luft One, near Barth, Germany. While a prisoner of war, Drury was able to communicate with his family via the Red Cross eight times. He reassured them he was lucky to be alive and uninjured, and joked that his parents knew that he always needed a little extra time to stop and think things out a bit. The POW camp was liberated by Soviet troops on May 3, 1945, and English bombers flew POWs out of Germany.
Government Employee
When he returned to America, Drury studied at the University of California Berkely (UCB) and the University of Michigan (U-M). He worked for the federal government and was stationed in Washington, D.C. and several cities in Europe and Asia. Alfred Drury is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Bernadette DuCharme (1925-2015)
315 E Crescent St, Marquette
Army Nurse Trained in Chicago
Bernadette DuCharme went by Bernie. She graduated from Graveraet High School. DuCharme joined the Army Nurse Corps in September 1943. She trained at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. DuCharme worked as a nurse in Marquette after the war. She subsequently worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Later in life, she volunteered at the VA hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
Albert Dugas (1922-1970)
248 W Bluff St, Marquette
Silver Star at Cherbourg
Albert Dugas joined the Army in June 1940. He served with the 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in Europe. Dugas was awarded a Silver Star for an act of bravery on June 22, 1944, near Cherbourg, France. He volunteered to rescue injured soldiers from an abandoned position despite heavy enemy and friendly machine gun fire and bombardment. Dugas remained in the Army, serving in the Korean War. He later worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW).
Francis Dunnebacke (1918-1988)
907 Pine St, Marquette
Pacific Engineer
Francis Dunnebacke served in Army in the 350th Engineer General Service Regiment. This unit operated in the Pacific, building roads, warehouses, and hospitals. At the end of the war, he worked for the Army-Navy Liquidation Commission. Based in Manila, this unit, technically part of the State Department, disposed of surplus property and worked to unwind the supply networks that allowed America to defeat Japan. While in the Manila, he met Jean MacArthur, wife of General Douglas Macarthur, and Esperanza Osmena, wife of Serio Osmena, president of the Philippines. His brother Martin and sister Thaddea also served in the Army in World War II.
Martin John Dunnebacke (1918-1999)
907 Pine St, Marquette
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel at Arlington National Cemetery
Martin John Dunnebacke, who went by John, received his commission in the Army Air Forces at Aberdeen, MD in 1943. He was in the advanced aviation division of the ordnance department. Dunneback served in the Pacific. General Henry Arnold, head of the Army Air Forces, commended him for his contribution to the war effort. Dunnebacke served in the military until 1970, retiring from the Air Force at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. His brother Francis and sister Thaddea also served in the Army in World War II.
Thaddea Dunnebacke (born 1921)
907 Pine St, Marquette
WAC Recruiter and Trainer
Thaddea Dunnebacke was a Girl Scout. She graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), in 1942. While enrolled, she participated in the Beta Omega Tau sorority and the Novohoma home economics club. She then taught in Gladstone. Thaddea Dunnebacke joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1943 and worked as a recruiter in Michigan and then as a trainer at Fort Sheridan, IL She reached the rank of sergeant. Thaddea’s brothers Martin and Francis also served in the Army during the war.
Robert Dunstan (1920-2005)
181 Salisbury St, Ishpeming
Captain in the Army Air Forces
Robert Dunstan attended Ishpeming High School. He was a musician. Dunstan joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. He trained in Greenville, MS and Selma, AL, where he received his silver pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant. Dunstan reached the rank of captain.
Clarence Dupras (1920-2006)
342 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Wine Trade
Clarence Dupras joined the Army Air Forces in May 1943. He trained in Chickasha, OK. He served in the Pacific. Dupras reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he worked as a clerk for LaSalle Wines & Champagnes. Clarence’s brothers Howard, John, and William also served in the war.
Donald Dupras (1925-1994)
212 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Oil Barge Sailor
Donald Dupras worked for the EJ Longyear Company. He joined the Navy in March 1944. He served aboard the fuel barge USS Pumper, which operated in the Atlantic. After the war, he was a supervisor with Cyr Bottled Gas. Donald’s brothers Ernest and Francis also served in World War II.
Earl Dupras (1915-1956)
756 Champion St, Marquette
Army Engineer and Bricklayer
Earl Dupras was a bricklayer. He joined the Army in 1943. He served in an engineering unit and was stationed at Camp Claiborne near Forest Hill, LA. After the war, Dupras moved to San Bernardino, CA. He worked as a bricklayer in a steel mill. Earl’s brothers Ralph and Stanley also served in World War II.
Ernest Dupras (1920-1963)
212 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Service Unit Sergeant in the Pacific
Ernest Dupras worked for the Gannon Grocery Company. He joined the Army in November 1941. Dupras was a sergeant in Company E, 3953rd Service Command Unit, 105th Infantry Regiment. This regiment operated in the Pacific. After the war, Dupras was a supervisor with the International Oil Corporation. Ernest’s brothers Donald and Francis also served in World War II.
Francis Dupras (1921-2003)
212 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Bartender, Soldier, Car Dealership Foreman
Francis Dupras went by PeeWee. He attended Graveraet High School. He later worked as a bartender. Dupras joined the Army in February 1942. After the war, he was the foreman at Holmgren Buick. His brothers Donald and Ernest also served in World War II.
Howard Dupras (1919-1997)
342 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Staff Sergeant at Bougainville
Howard Dupras worked for his father in the plumbing business. He joined the Army in May 1941. Dupras served in the 132nd Infantry Regiment. He operated in Bougainville and the Philippines. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Dupras returned to the plumbing trade after the war. Howard’s brothers Clarence, John, and William also served in World War II.
John Robert Dupras (1921-1989)
342 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Infantryman Wounded in France and Plumber
John Dupras went by Robert and Bob. He worked for his father in the plumbing trade. Dupras joined the Army in December 1943. He served in an infantry unit. Dupras was wounded in France. He returned to the plumbing trade when he came home. John’s brothers Clarence, Howard, and William also served in World War II.
Ralph Dupras (1922-1996)
756 Champion St, Marquette
Soldier and Masonry Worker
Ralph Dupras joined the Army in April 1943. He trained in West Lynn, MA. After the war, he operated a masonry business. Ralph’s brothers Earl and Stanley also served in the Army during the war.
Stanley Dupras (1924-1981)
756 Champion St, Marquette
Army Corporal
Stanley Dupras attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Coppens Market on Division St in Marquette. Dupras joined the Army in March 1943. He held the rank corporal. Stanley’s brothers Earl and Ralph also served in World War II.
William Richard Dupras (1918-1992)
342 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Coast Artillery in New Guinea
William Dupras went by his middle name, Richard. He worked as a carpenter’s assistant. Dupras joined the Army in May 1941. He served with a coast artillery unit in New Guinea. Dupras worked as a plumber after the war. William’s brothers Clarence, Howard, and John also served in the war.
Arnold Duquette (1918-1983)
817 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Ordnance Unit
Arnold Duquette worked for Lake Shore Engineering. He joined the Army in November 1941. Duquette was stationed at Camp Shelby near McLaurin, MS. He served with an ordnance unit. Duquette worked as a machinist after the war. Arnold’s brothers Bernard and John and his brother-in-law, Clifford Clement, also served in World War II.
Bernard Duquette (1919-1995)
817 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Baker and Master Sergeant
Bernard Duquette worked at Merchants Wholesale Bakery. He served as a baker with a coast artillery unit. Duquette remained in the Army until 1962, also serving in the Korean War. He reached the rank of master sergeant. Bernard’s brothers Arnold and John and his brother-in-law, Clifford Clement, also served in the war.
Donald Duquette (1928-1988)
317 N Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Soldier Wounded in Belgium
Donald Duquette worked as a carpenter. He joined the National Guard in 1939. His engineering unit was incorporated into the regular Army when the war began. Duquette fought in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded in Belgium in November 1944 and received the Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked in the automobile manufacturing industry in Flint, MI. Duquette reenlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. He was taken as a prisoner of war (POW) in that conflict. He was interviewed for a project about D-Day headed by Irish Journalist Cornelius Ryan. Notes are held by the University of Ohio.
John Duquette (1920-2004)
817 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Gunner’s Mate
John Duquette worked in the auto manufacturing industry in Detroit, MI. He joined the Navy in June 1942. Duquette served as a gunner’s mate. He also served in the Army in the Korean War, reaching the rank of sergeant. He later worked for the Chevrolet plant in Bay City, MI. John’s brothers Arnold and Bernard also served in World War II. His brother-in-law, Clifford Clement, did as well.
Albert Durocher (1919-2008)
347 W Washington St, Marquette
Sailor in Two Theaters of War
Before the war, Albert Durocher worked at the Piqua Munising Handle Manufacturing Company. He joined the Navy in 1942 and went to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. In his more than three years in the Navy, he served in the European-African Theater and the Pacific, aboard the destroyers USS Belknap, USS Cushing, and USS Haynsworth. He saw combat in the liberation of the Philippines and at Okinawa. His brother Arthur also served in the war.
Arthur Durocher (1916-1944)
347 W Washington St, Marquette
Ship Mined
Arthur Durocher joined the Navy in 1942. He served as an armed guard aboard the Liberty ship USS Francis Asbury. Liberty ships were low-cost cargo ships rapidly constructed to support the war effort. Durocher died on December 3, 1944, when Francis Asbury struck a sea mine off the Belgian coast while bringing supplies from New York to Ostend, Belgium. The blast nearly tore the ship in half. His brother Albert was also in the Navy.
John Dushane (1924-2008)
2206 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Radio Repairman
John Dushane moved to Detroit, MI. He worked for the Ford Motor Company. Dushane joined the Navy in January 1943. He served aboard USS Sims, a Buckley-class destroyer escort. This ship protected tankers going between the Caribbean and Derry, Ireland, from enemy submarine attacks. It later operated in the Pacific. After the war, he moved to Waterford, MI. He worked as a radio repairman.
Claire Easley (1920-2011)
422 Fisher St, Marquette
TEC 4 and Telegraph Operator
Claire Easley graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at the Merchants Wholesale Bakery. Easley joined the Army in July 1942. He served in both Europe and the Pacific. Easley reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). After the war, he was a telegraph operator for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Einar Eastley (1907-1960)
323 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Captain and Recruiter
Einar Eastley joined the Army in August 1941. He reached the rank of captain. Eastley worked as an Army recruiter. He also served in the Korean War. Einar’s brothers John and Raymond also served in World War II.
John Eastley (1919-1994)
323 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Dairyman, Soldier, and Railroad Laborer
John Eastley worked for the Bridgeman-Russell Dairy Company. He joined the Army in November 1942. After the war, he worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). John’s brothers Einar and Raymond also served in the war.
Raymond Eastley (1921-1982)
323 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Fuel Company and Army Air Forces
Raymond Eastley worked for the Campbell Fuel Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1941. Eastley trained at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis. MO. He continued in the Air Force after the war, serving until 1949. Raymond’s brothers Einar and John also served in the war.
Byron Ebersole (1922-1998)
328 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Army Lieutenant in Nurenburg
Byron Ebersole studied at Swarthmore College. He served in the Army and held the rank of lieutenant. Ebersole was stationed in Nurenburg, Germany. He later worked as an advertising manager in Philadelphia, PA.
Joseph Ebner (1921-2015)
300 Washington St, Ishpeming
Marine in the Pacific and Iron Miner
Joseph Ebner went by Bud. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. Ebner worked for Inland Steel in the Morris Mine. He joined the Marine Corps in October 1942. He was stationed in the Pacific. Ebner worked for Inland Steel when he came home, first in Ishpeming and then in Crystal Falls.
Eldred Eckloff (1919-2003)
417 E Ely St, Ishpeming
Infantryman Wounded in the Battle of the Bulge
Eldred Eckloff attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Eckloff joined the Army in June 1941. He was in Company F, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Eckloff operated in France, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Germany. He was hit in the face with shrapnel in the Battle of the Bulge and recovered at a hospital in England. Eckloff received a Purple Heart. He owned a gas station after the war.
Roy Eckstrom (1920-1944)
310 W College Ave
Killed on Leyte
Roy Eckstrom joined the Army in 1941. He served with the 305th Infantry Division, 77th Infantry Division. His unit participated in Operation King Two, the liberation of the Philippines. When the Japanese took the Philippines in 1942, causing General Douglas MacArthur to flee to Australia, he swore he would return. This was the proud vow of a particularly prideful man. The first landings of the invasion began October 17, 1944. The 77th Infantry Division’s 305th Infantry Regiment landed on December 7th. They fought their way to Ormoc City, where they faced major resistance at a Japanese stronghold. Staff Sergeant Eckstrom was killed in battle December 13, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice in battle and is buried at the Manila American Cemetery.
Elizabeth Eggan (1919-2004)
112 S Third St, Ishpeming
Navy Nurse in the Marianas
Elizabeth Eggan attended Ishpeming High School. She worked at the Gossard factory. Eggan trained as a nurse at the Swedish Convent Hospital in Chicago, IL. She served as a Navy nurse in the Mariana Islands. Eggan continued working as a Navy nurse during the Korean War. Elizabeth’s brother Frederick also served in World War II.
Frederick Eggan (1914-2001)
112 S Third St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Traffic Engineer
Francis Eggan attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as an architect. Eggan joined the Army in July 1942. After the war, he worked as a traffic engineer in East Lansing, MI. Frederick’s sister Elizabeth also served in World War II.
Arch Eldredge (1919-1968)
711 N Front St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant in North Africa
Arch Eldredge joined the Army Air Corps in October 1939. He trained at Chanute Field near Rantoul, IL. Eldredge served with the 321st Bomb Group in North Africa. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
Paul Elgland (1924-2013)
120 S Angeline St, Ishpeming
Navy Pilot
Paul Elgland attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in 1942. Elgland was a pilot. He flew dive bombers, flying boats, and fighter planes.
Howard Ellis (1923-1998)
321 E Arch St, Marquette
Army and Radio Repair Shop
Howard Ellis joined the Army in November 1942. When he came home, he worked as a repairman for Ericksson Radio Service.
Peter Ellis (1926-2015)
220 Craig St, Marquette
Soldier and Nurse’s Assistant
Peter Ellis joined the Army in February 1945. He trained at Camp Joseph T. Robinson near Little Rock, AR. He worked in the railroad industry in Au Train after the war. He later worked as a nurse’s assistant in Mount Pleasant, MI.
Ralph Ellis (1918-1943)
425 W College Ave, Marquette
Killed in Test Flight
Ralph Ellis attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1941. He was a test pilot in Lemoore, CA. Ellis was killed in a test flight of a Vultee BT-13 Valiant trainer plane on June 10, 1943. He had just gotten married on June 1.
Arnold Ellsworth (1927-2016)
1716 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Seabee and Blacksmith
Arnold Ellsworth joined the Navy in December 1944. He served as a Seabee with the 83rd Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a blacksmith in Saginaw, MI. Arnold’s brother Patrick also served in World War II.
Patrick Ellsworth (1921-1992)
1716 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Marine Corps Technical Sergeant
Patrick Ellsworth worked for the Wordberg Manufacturing Company. He joined the Marine Corps in October 1942. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. Ellsworth worked as a carpenter for Varvil Manufacturing and Supply after the war. His brother Arnold also served in World War II.
John Enwright (1923-1971)
1733 Fitch Ave, Marquette
POW and High School Teacher
John Enwright attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in February 1943. Enwright held the rank of sergeant. He was in Company H, 222nd Infantry Division, 42nd Infantry Division. Enwright was captured while fighting in Europe and was held as a prisoner of war (POW). After the war, he was a high school teacher in Detroit, MI. John’s brother Thomas also served in World War II.
Thomas Enwright (1925-2017)
1733 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Technical Sergeant and Wood Company Fireman
Thomas Enwright worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in 1943. Enwright operated in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he was a fireman for the Munising Wood Products Company. His brother John also served in the war.
Andrew Erickson (1915-1991)
540 W Wahington St, Marquette
Wounded in Bomb Blast in New Guinea
Andrew Erickson worked with his father in the farming industry. He joined the Army in April 1942. Erickson trained with the military police (MP) at Fort Ord near Monterey, CA. He operated in Australia and New Guinea. Erickson was wounded in New Zealand in March 1945 when a bomb exploded next to him. He was then stationed at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. Erickson worked as a fur trapper when he came home. Andrew’s brother Carlo also served in the war.
Carlo Erickson (1925-1945)
540 W Washington St, Marquette
KIA in Germany
Carlo Erickson attended Trenary High School where he played basketball. He worked on a farm. Erickson joined the Army in March 1943. He served with Company G, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. Erickson was killed fighting to take Uckerath, Germany on March 24, 1945. Carlo’s brother Andrew also served in the war.
Evald Erickson (1913-1994)
312 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Soldier and Mining Company Office Clerk
Evald Erickson attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in September 1942. Erickson worked as an office clerk for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Evald’s brother Hilding also served in World War II.
Florine Budford Erickson (1920-1993)
383 W Crescent St, Marquette
Amphibious Machinist’s Mate
Florine Erickson went by the nickname Bud. He worked for Greenfield Tap & Die Company in Detroit, MI. Erickson joined the Navy in November 1943. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He worked as a machinist’s mate. Erickson was stationed at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. He deployed to the Pacific. When he came home, he worked for the State of Michigan’s Crippled Children Commission.
Gordon Erickson (1914-1997)
317 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Shoe Salesman
Gordon Erickson worked for the G.R. Kinney Company shoe store in Manitowoc, WI. Erickson joined the Army in December 1943. He trained at Fort Warren near Cheyenne, WY. Erickson qualified as a marksman and reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked for the G.R. Kinney Company in Oshkosh, WI. Gordon’s brother Russell and sister Margaret also served in the war.
Hilding Erickson (1919-2004)
312 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Infantryman and Plumber
Hilding Erickson worked as a painter. He joined the Army in November 1941. Erickson trained with an infantry unit. He worked as a plumber after the war. Hilding’s brother Evald also served in World War II.
Leif Erickson (1923-1992)
403 N Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Signal Corps TEC 4 Sharpshooter
Leif Erickson worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Army in March 1943. Erickson was in the Signal Corps and was based at Camp Crowder near Neosho, MO. He graduated at the top of his class in splicing, joining together communication wires. He also earned a medal for sharpshooting. He earned the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). After the war, Erickson continued to work in the telecommunications industry. He was part of the Telephone Pioneers of Wisconsin, a charitable organization run by telephone industry professionals. He worked as a rates and tariffs specialist for Pacific Telecom in Vancouver, WA.
Margaret Erickson (1923-2005)
317 W Ridge St, Marquette
WAVE in New York City
Margaret Erickson attended Graveraet High School. She served with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). Erickson trained at Hunter College in New York, NY. Margaret’s brothers Gordon and Russell also served in the war.
Ralph Erickson (1918-1995)
229 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Transport Command in India
Ralph Erickson was a teacher. He joined the Army in June 1943. Erickson served with the Army Transport Command. He was stationed in India. After the war, he taught math in Detroit, MI.
Robert Erickson (1922-1944)
621 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Navy Pilot Killed in the Philippines
Robert Erickson sometimes went by Bob. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He attended the University of Michigan (U-M). Erickson joined the Navy in March 1943. Erickson earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as ensign after training at Pensacola, FL. He flew with Fighting Squadron 15 in the Pacific. His unit was attached to the carrier USS Essex. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for engaging a Japanese destroyer near Ormoc Bay. Erickson went missing in action after a bombing run on Japanese-occupied Clark Field on November 13, 1944. He was flying off USS Enterprise with Fighting Squadron 20. Erickson was awarded the Purple Heart. He is commemorated at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Russell Erickson (1920-1994)
317 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Combat Mapper
Russell Erickson worked as a salesman. He joined the Army in July 1940. Erickson served with a combat mapping squadron at Will Rogers Field in Oklahoma City, OK. This base supported Army Air Forces combat activities. He injured his ankle and was hospitalized from September to October 1944. After the war, he worked as a school superintendent in Muskegon, MI. Russell’s brother Gordon and sister Margaret also served in World War II.
John Eskola (1923-2018)
713 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Master Sergeant and Math Teacher
John Eskola worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Eskola served with the 10th Mountain Division in Europe. He then transferred to the 42nd Division, 242 Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Rainbow Division. His unit fought its way into Germany and liberated the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945. Eskola reached the rank of master sergeant. When he came home, he obtained degrees from Northern Michigan University (NMU) and the University of Michigan (U-M). He taught math in Champion and Ishpeming.
Douglas Evans (1922-2013)
654 Lake St, Negaunee
Battleship Gunner
Douglas Evans graduated from Negaunee High school in 1941, then studied carpentry and pattern making at Northern. He joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Hugh W. Hadley, a newly made battleship sent to support the invasion of Okinawa in early 1945. Evans worked as a gunner. The ship experienced intense combat throughout the mission, with as many as 150 Japanese planes including kamikazes attacking at a time. In one attack on May 10, 1945, Hadley shot down 23 Japanese planes and was hit by a bomb and two kamikaze crashes. This attack killed 28 crewmembers and did so much damage to the ship that she was deemed unrepairable. Hadley received a Presidential Unit Citation for its action off Okinawa. His brother Percival also served in World War II.
K.I. Sawyer Employee
After the war, Evans worked at the Tracy Mine in Negaunee, as a firefighter in Detroit, then returned to work at K.I. Sawyer, eventually holding the role of Assistant Chief of Technical Services.
Percival Evans (1920-1985)
654 Lake St, Negaunee
Army Engineer and Miner
Percival Evans, known as Percy, worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Maas Mine. He joined the Army in August 1942. Evans served with an engineering unit. He first trained at Camp Rucker near Daleville, AL. He then transferred to Camp Pickett near Blackstone, VA. After the war, he resumed working as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. His brother Douglas also served in World War II.
Milton Everson (1909-1974)
417 W Michigan St, Marquette
MP Wounded in Germany
Milton Everson was a gas station attendant at the Marquette Service Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. He was a military police officer (MP). Everson was wounded in combat in Germany on April 26, 1945. He was hit by artillery shell shrapnel. After the war he worked at the post office.
Kenneth Exberg (1925-1992)
113 New York St, Ishpeming
Anti-Tank Soldier in the Po Valley
Kenneth Exberg attended Ishpeming High School where he played football. He joined the Army in October 1943. Exberg was in a tank destroyer unit with the 356th Regiment, 88th Division. He operated in the Po Valley of Italy. Despite the nominal purpose of the unit, Exberg spent most of his time guarding mule pack trains, building roads, and sweeping for mines. After the war, he worked in the auto manufacturing industry in Flint, MI. Exberg also served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Gordon Farm (1913-1977)
314 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Soldier in New Guinea and Railroad Laborer
Gordon Farm worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He joined the Army in November 1941. Farm served with the 32nd Infantry Division in New Guinea. He was a railroad laborer when he came home.
Edward Fassbender (1922-2021)
608 High St, Marquette
Seabee and Civil Engineer
Edward Fassbender went by Ed. He worked at the Kinney Shoe Store. Fassbender joined the Navy and served as a Seabee, part of the Navy’s construction force, in the South Pacific. After the war, he was a civil engineer. Fassbender worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
George Fassbender (1920-2018)
441 W Spring St, Marquette
Army Medic Helped in Hiroshima
George Fassbender graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a delivery driver for the Bancroft Dairy, his family’s business. Fassbender served as an Army medic. He helped to clean up Hiroshima after the atomic bombing. He returned to work for the family dairy when he came home.
Robert Fassbender (1919-1974)
112 W Park St, Marquette
Army Airstrip Engineer
Robert Fassbender worked as a driver for Northern Dairy. He joined the Army in March 1943. Fassbender was in Company A, 1897th Engineer Aviation Battalion. His unit constructed airstrips in the Pacific. Fassbender reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he went back to driving for Northern Dairy.
Harold Ferguson (1918-1982)
412 Pine St, Marquette
Soldier and Welder
Harold Ferguson worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in October 1940. After the war, he worked as a welder. Harold’s sister Jean also served in World War II.
Jean Adabelle Ferguson (1918-1974)
412 Pine St, Marquette
WAC Trained at Daytona Beach
Jean Ferguson often went by her middle name, Adabelle. She served with the Women’s Auxiliary Corps (WAC). Ferguson was trained in Daytona Beach, FL. Her brother Harold also served in World War II.
Ralph Fernea (1925-1982)
613 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in England
Ralph Fernea attended Ishpeming High School, where he played basketball. Fernea joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He served in England. After the war, he worked in the mining industry.
Perry Fezatt (1925-1983)
320 Waldo St, Marquette
Soldier Wounded in Germany
Perry Fezatt joined the Army in March 1944. He trained at Camp Blanding in Starke, FL. Fezatt fought in Europe. He was wounded in combat on November 14, 1944. He recovered in a hospital in Belgium. Fezatt worked at a lumber mill after the war.
Taisto Filppula (1918-1989)
209 N Fifth St, Marquette
Infantry Sergeant Captured Germans
Taisto Filppula joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division in Germany. Filppula held the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Bronze Star for participating in the capture of more than a thousand German soldiers. He also oversaw displaced German civilians. After the war, he obtained a degree at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He was later the superintendent of schools in Ingham, MI. Taisto’s brother William also served in the war.
William Filppula (1919-1942)
209 N Fifth St, Marquette
Killed in Training
William Filppula worked as a repairman. He joined the Army in 1942. Filppula was stationed at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He was killed from an accidental gunshot on July 11, 1942. William’s brother Taisto also served in the war.
Joseph Finck (1923-2000)
346 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Marine Wounded in the Pacific
Joseph Finck joined the Marine Corps in July 1942. He fought in the Pacific. Finck was wounded in action. He received the Purple Heart and Gold Star. He worked as a fireman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war.
Edward Fingel (1926-1969)
219 N Third St, Marquette
Fleet Wing Machinist’s Mate
Edward Fingel joined the Navy in September 1944. He was a machinist’s mate attached to Fleet Wing 9 Headquarters Squadron. Fingel worked as a plasterer after the war. Edward’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Fingel (1925-1988)
218 W Ridge St, Marquette
SACO Gunner’s Mate and Plasterer
Robert Fingel joined the Navy in April 1943. He trained in New Orleans, LA. Fingel was a gunner’s mate. He served with the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO), a Navy intelligence, guerilla, and weather observation unit that operated behind Japanese lines in Asia. SACO passed along information about Japanese ship movements to support the mining of enemy waters and raids on Japanese positions. Fingel worked as a plasterer in the building industry after the war. Robert’s brother Edward also served in World War II.
William Finkbeiner (1915-2001)
109 E Case St, Negaunee
Soldier in Iceland and Fire Inspector
William Finkbeiner went by Bill. He graduated from Negaunee High School and Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Finkbeiner joined the Army in 1941. He served in Iceland. After the war, he worked as a fire inspector for the Michigan Inspection Bureau.
Archie Finlan (1923-1989)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
Sailor in Bermuda
Archie Finlan joined the Navy in July 1942. He went through training at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Finlan deployed to Bermuda. He was then stationed in Norfolk, VA. After the war, he worked in auto manufacturing in Detroit, MI. Archie’s sister Katherine also served in World War II.
Katherine Finlan (1915-1986)
143 W Michigan St, Marquette
WAC Mess Officer
Katherine Finlan joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in February 1943. She went through training in Oglethorpe, GA. She then worked as a mess officer at Perrin Field in Sherman, TX. Katherine’s brother Archie also served in the war.
Robert Fisher (1911-1966)
217 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Pharmacist’s Mate and Postal Inspector
Robert Fisher attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Navy in December 1943. He was a pharmacist’s mate. When he came home, Fisher worked as an inspector at the Marquette Post Office.
Claude Fisk (1917-1957)
433 W Washington St, Marquette
Pharmacist’s Mate and Barber
Claude Fisk worked as a barber. He joined the Navy in February 1942. Fisk was a pharmacist’s mate. He worked at a Marine Corps base, Camp Lejeune, near Wilmington, SC. His unit specialized in dentistry and prosthetics. When he came home, Fisk continued to work as a barber.
William Flaa (1925-2014)
802 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Army Telegraph Operator
William Flaa went by Bill. He was a Milwaukee Journal carrier. Flaa joined the Army in October 1943. He served as a telegraph operator with the 250th Signal Operation Company in Europe. After the war, he graduated with a degree in civil engineering from Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He worked for the Illinois Highway Department and lived in Ottawa, IL.
Martin Flanigan (1922-1953)
344 E Arch St, Marquette
Seabee, Sailor, and Newspaperman
Martin Flanigan worked for Closser Realty. In January 1943, he joined the Seabees, the Navy’s construction battalions. He then signed up to serve in the regular Navy. After the war, Flanigan worked as a reporter and editor in the newspaper and magazine industry in Arizona.
Jesse Fleck (1920-2009)
712 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Airplane and Car Mechanic
Jesse Fleck joined the Army Air Forces in December 1941. He was in the 359th Air Service Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, which operated in Europe. Fleck was an airplane mechanic. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked at an auto repair garage.
Albert Fletcher (1918-1997)
215 Genesee St, Marquette
Sailor Stationed on Samar
Albert Fletcher worked as a clerk for the Roach & Seeber Company. He joined the Navy in April 1942. Fletcher served at the naval station on Samar. He worked as a meat cutter after the war. Albert’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Fletcher (1921-2013)
215 Genesee St, Marquette
Repair Ship Gunner
Robert Fletcher went by Bob. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Fletcher joined the Navy in 1942. He was a gunner’s mate aboard USS Myrmidon, an Achelous-class repair ship that operated in Iwo Jima. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. He later worked as a meat cutter at Fletcher’s Meat Market. Robert’s brother Albert also served in World War II.
Arch Emerson Fleury (1914-2006)
224 Fisher St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Flight Instructor
Arch Fleury often went by his middle name, Emerson. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He trained at Randolph Field, near San Antonio, TX. Fleury was a flight instructor in Cuero, TX. After the war, he owned Emerson’s General Store and the Lumberjack Tavern in Big Bay.
Robert Fleury (1922-2006)
417 S Front St, Marquette
Pacific Marine and Home Salesman
Robert Fleury joined the Marine Corps in April 1943. He served with Headquarters Company, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division. This unit fought in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a salesman for Harmony Homes in Los Angeles, CA. Robert’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Fleury (1925-1981)
412 S Front St, Marquette
Marine Corporal and Auto Parts Department Manager
William Fleury attended Graveraet High School. He worked at Doc’s Delicatessen. Fleury joined the Marine Corps in July 1943. He was stationed in San Francisco, CA. Fleury reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he managed the parts department of Wickstrom Garage. His brother Robert also served in the war.
Blake Foard (1921-1981)
221 W Park St, Marquette
Navy PBY Pilot
Blake Foard graduated from Graveraet High School and attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was one of many Northern students to learn to fly from Sig Wilson and was a member of the famous Upper Peninsula Wildcat Squadron. He was in the group of pilots sworn into the Navy at a ceremony at the Palestra in February 1942. Foard earned his Navy golden pilot’s wings and the rank of ensign after training in Glenview, IL, and Corpus Christi, TX. He flew PBY Catalina patrol bombers in the Pacific, hitting Japanese ships in night attacks. Foard earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Presidential Citation for his daring nocturnal strikes. Foard is featured on the Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Timothy Foley (1918-1964)
339 W Park St, Marquette
Newspaper Employee and Chief Yeoman
Timothy Foley worked for the Mining Journal. He joined the Navy in April 1942. Foley trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He held the rank of chief yeoman.
Burton Forsberg (1925-1999)
139 New York St, Ishpeming
Field Artillery in France
Burton Forsberg attended Ishpeming High school, where he played football and basketball. He worked for the Cohodas Brothers produce company. He joined the Army in October 1943. Forsberg served with a field artillery unit in France. He worked as an accountant after the war.
John Fortin (1925-1999)
1800 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Bulldozer Driver
John Fortin joined the Navy in March 1944. He was stationed in Florida. After the war, he drove a bulldozer for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company and then for Schneider Brothers. John’s brother William also served in the war.
William Fortin (1924-2011)
1800 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Army Quartermaster in North Africa and Italy
William Fortin worked for the Cliffs-Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in March 1943. Fortin served as a quartermaster in North Africa and Italy. He returned to work at Cliffs-Dow after the war. He later worked on the ore dock for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). William’s brother John also served in World War II.
Albert Fosco (1920-1966)
314 Victoria Ave, Negaunee
Army Signals Intelligence
Albert Fosco served in the Army. He trained in signals intelligence at Camp Crowder near Neosho, MO. He was then in Company B of the 88th Signal Battalion, operating in the Pacific. Albert was one of six siblings to serve in World War II.
Emanuel Fosco (1912-1973)
314 Victoria Ave, Negaunee
Army Quartermaster Sergeant
Emanuel Fosco worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. Fosco worked as a quartermaster, overseeing supplies and logistics, first at Buckley Field in Aurora, CO, then in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Fosco reached the rank of sergeant. He worked as a machine operator for Lake Shore Engineering Company after the war. Emanuel had three brothers and two sisters who served in World War II.
George Fosco (1925-1984)
314 Victoria Ave, Negaunee
Sailor on USS Missouri
George Fosco served in the Navy. After instruction at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station north of Chicago, IL, he served aboard a destroyer. He then transferred to the USS Missouri. The newly built battleship was part of the carrier strike group known as Task Force 38 under Admiral William Halsey and Task Force 58 under Admiral Raymond Spruance. It supported the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and attacks on the Japanese home islands. After the war, George Fosco worked as a mining drill operator for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. George had five brothers and sisters who served in the war.
Lauretta Fosco (1919-1975)
314 Victoria Ave, Negaunee
WAC Sergeant
Lauretta Fosco worked as a stenographer. She joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in December 1941. WAAC was later changed to the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). Lauretta served at an airbase in Abilene, TX. She reached the rank of sergeant. Lauretta’s sister and four brothers also served in World War II.
Margaret Fosco (1924-1990)
314 Victoria Ave, Negaunee
WAC Stock Clerk and Nurse
Margaret Fosco attended St. Paul’s Parochial School. She then studied nursing at the Twin City Hospital in Negaunee. In October 1942, Margaret Fosco Paavola, a young widow, joined the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), later called the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She trained at Des Moines, IA. She then transferred to Fort Meade, MD, where she worked as a mess hall stock clerk. In 1945, she transferred to Camp Pickett near Blackstone, VA, where she worked in the hospital caring for sick and wounded men returning from overseas. Margaret was one of six Fosco siblings to serve in World War II.
Michael Fosco (1907-1959)
314 Victoria St, Negaunee
Army Armored Forces
Michael Fosco served in the Army. He was stationed at Fort Knox, KY, with the 781st Training Battalion. Fosco then transferred to an armor unit stationed in Louisville, KY. He worked for the City of Negaunee after the war and was killed in a traffic accident while removing snow with a front-end loader. Michael was one of six brothers and sisters to serve in World War II.
Robert Fountain (1925-2012)
340 E Arch St, Marquette
Navy Quartermaster and Conservation Department Engineer
Robert Fountain graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. Fountain served as a quarter master in the Central Pacific. He attended the University of Michigan (U-M) after the war. He worked as a engineer for the Conservation Department. Robert’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Fountain (1923-2007)
340 E Arch St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Lieutenant and Mining Engineer
William Fountain was known as Bill. He attended Graveraet High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Fountain joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. He received his commission as second lieutenant after training at Ellington Field in Houston, TX. Fountain worked as a mining engineer after the war. William’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Aby Francisco (1917-1979)
538 Iron St, Negaunee
Army Air Corps Radioman and Gunner
Aby Francisco graduated from Negaunee High School in 1936. He joined the Army Air Corps in September 1939. He underwent machine gun training at Hamilton Field near San Francisco, CA, where he earned a medal for marksmanship. He then went to Scott Field, near Shiloh, IL, for specialized radio training. He turned down an opportunity to remain as a trainer at Scott Field to join the 88th Reconnaissance Squadron at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, UT.
Friendly Fire at Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Aby Francisco was returning from the Philippines to the United States aboard B-17 Flying Fortress Our Baby. As the group of twelve planes approached Hickam Field at Pearl Harbor, they took American anti-aircraft fire. They had been mistaken for Japanese bombers participating in the surprise attack. Francisco’s plane was shot full of holes. The crew was shocked and unsure what was happening, but nobody was hurt.
Dean of Heroes
Aby Francisco went on to fly 70 missions throughout the Pacific. His group fought in the Battle of Coral Sea in May 1942 and in the Solomon Islands. Francisco was credited with shooting down three enemy planes. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Aby Francisco was recognized in July of 1943 with a parade of 4,500 officers. A front-page article in the Miami Herald dubbed him “the dean of heroes.” Francisco retired from the Air Force in 1963 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Charles Francisco (1925-2015)
121 W Crescent St, Marquette
Third Army Clerk
Charles Francisco graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in 1944. Franscisco served as a clerk with a combat unit in the Third Army, under the ultimate command of General George Patton. His unit received a Presidential Citation for action at the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944 and early 1945. Francisco also operated in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland. After the war, he graduated from the University of Michigan (U-M). He worked for the electrical equipment company McGraw-Edison. Francisco also continued his military career in the Army Reserve, reaching the rank of captain.
Lincoln Frazier (1905-1996)
424 E Arch St, Marquette
Lieutenant Commander and Company Manager
Lincoln Frazier attended the University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison. He managed the Campbell Supply Company. He joined the Navy in March 1942. Frazier reached the rank of lieutenant commander. He continued to manage the Campbell Supply Company when he came home.
Lawrence Frederickson (1909-1980)
514 County Rd, Negaunee
Armored Unit Soldier and Reconnaissance Base Supply Clerk
Lawrence Frederickson went by Larry. He joined the Army in June 1943. Frederickson first served with the 2nd Armored Division. He then worked as a supply clerk for the Army Air Force’s 25th Bomb group. Based in England, this unit flew weather and photo reconnaissance missions. Lawrence’s brothers Raymond and Stanley also served in the war.
Raymond Frederickson (1915-1973)
514 County Rd, Negaunee
Purple Heart Paratrooper
Raymond Frederickson attended Negaunee High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Frederickson joined the Army in October 1941. He was in Company G, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart. He worked as a railroad station agent after the war. Raymond’s brothers Lawrence and Stanley also served in World War II.
Raymond Frederickson (1922-1990)
112 Arch St, Ishpeming
MP in Ireland
Raymond Frederickson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Lindberg Grocery. He joined the Army in March 1943. Frederickson served as a military police officer (MP) in Belfast, Ireland.
Stanley Frederickson (1919-1976)
514 County Rd, Negaunee
Iron Miner and Army Staff Sergeant
Stanley Frederickson worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in August 1944. Frederickson held the rank of staff sergeant. Stanley’s brothers Lawrence and Raymond also served in the war.
Clarence Freed (1914-1990)
603 High St, Marquette
Unwounded at Okinawa
Clarence Freed served in the Marine Corps. He trained in Seattle, WA. He was aboard USS Bolivar, a Bayfield-class attack transport that operated in the Pacific. Freed was erroneously reported as wounded at Okinawa. He wrote to his mother to tell her that the Navy’s announcement was incorrect and that he was fine, also sending home some Japanese money he collected from dead enemies at Okinawa. Freed worked in construction in Au Train after the war.
Francis Fregeole (1924-1945)
540 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Marine Sniper Killed on Okinawa
Francis Fregeole served in the United States Marine Corps. He qualified as an expert in the rifle and bayonet. He was a sniper with Company E, Second Regiment, First Marines. Fregeole fought in seven battles in the Pacific. He was on May 5, 1945, during Operation Iceberg, the battle for Okinawa. Winning Okinawa put Allied forces within striking distance of Japan.
Frank Frei (1924-1992)
122 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Master Sergeant
Frank Frei graduated from Graveraet High School. He was a competitive tennis player. Frei joined the Army in March 1943. He first trained at Fort Sheridan in Atlantic City, NJ. He then went to Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. He was transferred to Buckley Field in Aurora, CO. Frei remained in the Army until 1966 and reached the rank of master sergeant.
John Freitag (1925-2005)
1208 N Third St, Marquette
Tank Rolled Over Bomb
John Freitag joined the Army in March 1944. He served with a tank battalion with the First Army in France and Belgium. Freitag was seriously injured when his tank rolled over a bomb during the Battle of the Bulge. He met his future wife, an Army nurse, while hospitalized. After the war, Freitag ran a grading company in Detroit, MI.
Dorothy Freundlich (1922-unknown)
411 Spruce St, Marquette
Marine Corps Chief Telephone Operator
Dorothy Freundlich graduated from Graveraet High School. She worked for Michigan Bell. Freundlich served in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. She trained at Camp Lejeune in New River, CT. Freundlich was the chief telephone operator at the headquarters of the Marine base in Arlington, VA. After the war, she worked as a telephone operator in Minneapolis, MN.
John Frisk (1922-2005)
437 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Marine Colonel and Engineer
John Frisk graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), where he was an outstanding athlete. Frisk joined the Marine Corps in March 1943. He served in the Pacific. Frisk remained in the Marine Air Reserve. He reached the rank of colonel. Later in life, he lived in Denver, CO, where he worked as an engineer for The Martin Company, a defense aeronautics firm.
Eskil Froling (1921-1991)
226 W Michigan St, Marquette
Marine and Railroad Machinist
Eskil Froling worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Marine Corps. Froling trained in San Diego, CA. He was stationed in Norman, OK. When he came home, he worked as a machinist in the railroad industry. Eskil’s stepbrother, Ellsworth Shea, also served in the war.
Peter Frustaglio (1923-1986)
415 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
First Army in Germany
Peter Frustaglio worked at Vito Ombrello’s Barber Shop. He joined the Army in March 1943. Frustaglio served with the First Army in Germany. After the war, he worked for the City of Ishpeming Department of Public Works.
Earl Gaball (1909-1985)
1525 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Guarded the Panama Canal
Earl Gaball attended Graveraet High School. He worked as a butcher for the Koller store at 1635 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette. He joined the Army in April 1942. Gaball attended officer candidate school (OCS) at Camp Plauche in New Orleans, LA. He served in a unit tasked with guarding the Panama Canal. Gaball reached the rank of sergeant. He worked for a wholesale food company after the war.
John Gaboury (1906-1991)
246 W Michigan St, Marquette
Air Forces Corporal and Oil Truck Driver
John Gaboury sold insurance. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. Gaboury reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he drove a truck for Standard Oil.
Aristide Gallizioli (1924-2017)
219 Douglas St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Wildlife Biologist
Aristide Gallizioli went by Steve. He attended Ishpeming High School. He played basketball. Gallizioli joined the Navy in 1943. He served on a gun ship in the Pacific. After the war, he earned a degree in wildlife management from Oregon State University (OSU). He worked as a wildlife biologist with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. He did fieldwork in Venezuela with the United Nations (UN). Gallizioli authored numerous articles and books about wildlife behavior and the importance of protecting habitat.
Charles Garceau (1917-1984)
660 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Field Artillery in England
Charles Garceau worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in 1942. Garceau served in a field artillery unit in England. When he came home, he returned to work as a miner for Cleveland-Cliffs. His brother Robert also served in the war.
Francis Garceau (1918-2001)
412 Bluff St, Negaunee
LST Sailor and Carpenter
Francis Garceau worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in July 1944. Garceau served aboard a landing ship, tracked (LST), an amphibious assault vehicle. He was a carpenter after the war.
Robert Garceau (1925-unknown)
660 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in England
Robert Garceau cleaned coaches for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He was stationed in England. Robert’s brother Charles also served in World War II.
William Garrett (1919-2008)
821 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Teacher and Coach
William Garrett graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1936. He then attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), earning his degree in 1940. Garrett taught and coached at Trenary High School, then taught high school in Morely, MI.
Army B-24 Pilot
William Garrett joined the Army Air Forces in June of 1942, first serving as a cadet at the Army Air Forces Eastern Flying Training Command at Maxwell Field, AL. He then joined the 794th Bomber Squadron, 471st Bomb Group, 16th Air Force. The unit operated out of Cerignola, Italy. He served as pilot and flight commander of B-24 Liberator Heavy Bombers. Garrett flew thirty-five missions throughout Europe and the Middle East, hitting critical infrastructure such as German oil supplies.
Garrett earned numerous awards in his flying career including two Flying Crosses, four Air Medal Awards, and two Presidential Unit Citations. He is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Educational Administrator
After the war, Garrett worked as a teacher and coach at St. Ignace High School, then as a flight training technician for the Veterans Administration in Escanaba. He returned to St. Ignace High School as principal while earning his master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan (U-M). Garrett was then superintendent of the Gwinn Community School then Albion Public Schools. When he returned to Ishpeming, he served on the local board of education.
William Garrow (1921-2015)
406 S Third St, Marquette
Army Camouflage Engineer and Chemical Plant Operator
William Garrow worked for the Piqua Handle Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Garrow served in Company B, 84th Engineer Battalion, a specialized camouflage battalion. He was assistant operator of the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company after the war.
Gerald Gauthier (1926-2004)
456 Washington St, Ishpeming
Pacific Sailor and Mining Motorman
Gerald Gauthier served in the Navy. He fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and participated in the invasions of Palau, Saipan, Guam, Leyte, Okinawa, Manila, and Iwo Jima. His ship rescued 250 men when the aircraft carrier USS Franklin was hit on March 19, 1945. He worked as a motorman for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home.
Norman Gauthier (1923-1949)
740 Wabash St, Ishpeming
B-24 Tail Gunner Fatally Injured in Football Game
Norman Gauthier joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained in Laredo, TX. Gauthier was a B-24 tail gunner. He participated in thirty bombing runs in Europe. Gauthier was one of the Upper Peninsula’s most promising athletes. He participated in a ski jumping tournament when he came home. Gauthier sustained a neck injury in a U.P. Football League game. He died a week later.
William Gauthier (1923-2004)
375 W Division St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart in New Guinea
William Gauthier joined the Army in March 1943. He served in the Pacific. Gauthier reached the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Silver Star for bravery. Gauthier was wounded in action in New Guinea on April 6, 1944. He was hit in the head by shrapnel, recovered in a hospital, and returned to his unit. He received a Purple Heart. Gauthier worked as a mason after the war.
Roland Gawn (1904-1971)
217 ½ W Bluff St, Marquette
Tourist Guide, Soldier, Welder
Roland Gawn worked as a tourist guide. He joined the Army in November 1942. Gawn was a welder for Lake Shore Engineering after the war.
Richard Gearhart (1916-2001)
1101 N Third St, Marquette
Navy Aviator and Conservation Department Educator
Richard Gearhart graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in forestry. He worked for the State of Michigan Conservation Department in Roscommon, Escanaba, and Marquette. He was the Conservation Department’s educational division representative for the Upper Peninsula. Gearhart learned to fly in Escanaba under the tutelage of experienced Marquette pilot trainer Sigurd Wilson, who taught many U.P. men to fly during World War II. Gearhart joined the Navy in June 1943 and was commissioned with the rank of ensign. After his military service, Richard Gearhart returned to working for the Conservation Department.
Gladys Gelina (1919-2001)
1710 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Naval Aviation Training Center WAVE
Gladys Gelina joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in January 1944. She served at the Naval Aviation Training Center at Corpus Christi, TX. After the war, she worked as an X-ray technician. Gladys’s brother Robert and sister Myrtle also served in the war.
Myrtle Gelina (1909-1986)
1710 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
San Diego WAVE
Myrtle Gelina served in the WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, the Navy’s women’s auxiliary corps. She was stationed in San Diego, CA. Myrtle’s sister Gladys and brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Gelina (1920-1984)
1710 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Engineer
Robert Gelina attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was on the football, basketball, and track teams. Gelina joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He was stationed in New Guinea and worked as an engineer. After the war, Robert Gelina worked in the public school system in Lansing, MI. Robert’s sisters Gladys and Myrtle also served in World War II.
Samuel Genord (1926-2008)
1141 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Artillery Soldier and Powder Maker
Samuel Genord went by Sam. He served in the Army. Genord was in an artillery battalion in Rhineland. He worked for Hercules Powder when he came home.
Catherine Gerstner (1923-1989)
129 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Navy Nurse Corps
Catherine Gerstner studied at Milwaukee State Teachers College, now University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UW Milwaukee). She trained at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. She then studied nursing at St. Francis School of Nursing at Loyola University. She became a Navy nurse.
Maurice Gilbert (1923-2008)
128 E Magnetic St, Marquette
B-29 Bomber on Tinian
Maurice Gilbert attended Western Michigan University (WMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He received flight training at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, AL. He went through advanced flight training at Stewart Field in Newburgh, NY. Gilbert trained on B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers. Gilbert deployed to Tinian. He flew with the 313th Bomb Wing, 504th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force. He earned an Air Medal for flying missions in the Pacific.
Air Force Colonel
When he returned to the United States, he finished his degree at WMU. He then reenlisted in the Air Force, serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Gilbert retired with the rank of colonel. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Gilbert is memorialized on the Marquette Country Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Carl Gill (1918-2005)
446 W Empire St, Ishpeming
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron
Carl Gill attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland Rock Drill Company in Ishpeming and as a mechanic in Detroit. He joined the Navy in April 1943. Gill served with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35 as a machinist’s mate. MTB Ron 35, as the unit was nicknamed, patrolled the English Channel and participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy on December 6, 1944. Gill was a heavy contractor equipment salesman after the war.
George Gingras (1917-1997)
513 W Spring St, Marquette
Army Quartermaster in the Middle East
George Gingras worked for the Piqua Munising Handle Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. Gingras trained as a quartermaster. He deployed to the Middle East. After the war, Gingras worked as a railroad car repairman. George’s brothers Leo and Raymond also served in World War II.
Joseph Gingras (1914-1993)
310 S Seventh St, Marquette
Soldier and Boiler Maker
Joseph Gingras worked for a contractor in Iron River. He joined the Army in October 1941. Gingras trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He worked as a railroad boiler maker when he came home.
Leo Gingras (1914-1989)
513 W Spring St, Marquette
Army Field Artillery
Leo Gingras worked for Beyers Brothers in Marquette. He joined the Army in March 1941. Gingras served with a field artillery unit. He deployed to Ireland and participated in the fight for North Africa and Italy. After the war, he worked in the plumbing and heating industry. Leo’s brothers George and Raymond also served in World War II.
Raymond Gingras (1923-2008)
513 W Spring St, Marquette
LST Sailor in the Pacific
Raymond Gingras graduated from Graveraet High School. He ran track. Gingras joined the Navy in February 1943. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was then stationed in New Orleans, LA. Gingras served aboard LST-613, which operated in Indonesia and the Philippines. After the war, he worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He was then employed as a custodian at St. Peter’s Elementary School and Holy Cross Cemetery. Raymond’s brothers Leo and George also served in the war.
Donald Giroux (1925-1994)
2217 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Solider in Okinawa and Wood Company Truck Driver
Donald Giroux went by Don. He worked at St. Luke’s Hospital. Giroux joined the Army in October 1943. He served in Okinawa. After the war, he was a truck driver for Munising Wood Products.
Richard Glanville (1916-2002)
416 Oak St, Marquette
Sailor in the Pacific and Car Salesman
Richard Glanville graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in May 1944. He trained in Farragut, ID. Glanville operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a car salesman in Detroit, MI.
Thomas Glass (1920-2007)
347 W Bluff St, Marquette
Transport Corps Quartermaster
Thomas Glass went by Tom. He joined the Army in August 1940. Glass was a quartermaster in the transportation corps. He worked for the Cliffs-Dow Chemical Company after the war.
John Gleason (1922-1992)
209 W Prospect St, Marquette
Marine Aviation Mechanic
John Gleason joined the Marine Corps on July 15, 1941. After preliminary training in San Diego, CA, he attended a course at the U.S. Naval air station in San Diego to become an aviation machinist’s mate. Gleason received awards for sharpshooting and expertise with a bayonet.
Philip Gleason (1921-2003)
184 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Sergeant in the Philippines and Telephone Lineman
Philip Gleason attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a telephone lineman. He joined the Army in June 1942. Gleason served in the Philippines. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, Gleason worked as a lineman for a telephone company.
Joseph Gobert (1925-1977)
718 Sixth St, Marquette
Battleship Sailor at Okinawa
Joseph Gobert joined the Navy in September 1943. He served on a battleship that fought at Okinawa. After the war, Gobert worked assembling electrical appliances in Chicago, IL.
Alfred Goethe (1926-2018)
618 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Educator
Alfred Goethe attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Navy. Goethe operated in the Pacific. He narrowly escaped death on Okinawa when a dynamite charge accidentally exploded on October 13, 1945. When he came home, Goethe attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He then worked in education in Flint, MI. Alfred’s brothers Norman and Paul also served in the war.
Norman Goethe (1921-2003)
618 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant and School Superintendent
Norman Goethe attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Army and reached the rank of sergeant. Later in life, he was the superintendent of West Ishpeming School. Norman’s brothers Alfred and Paul also served in World War II.
Paul Goethe (1923-2020)
618 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant in Australia
Paul Goethe attended Ishpeming High School He worked for the Northern Dairy Company. Goethe joined the Army Air Corps in December 1942. He served in Australia and reached the rank of staff sergeant. Paul’s brothers Alfred and Norman also served in the war.
John Goodney (1922-1984)
530 Harrison St, Marquette
Marine Radar Technician
John Goodney studied at Michigan Tech College of Mines, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He joined the Marine Corps in June 1943. He trained in radio and radar at Utah State Agricultural College, now Utah State University (USU). Goodney served as an aviation radar technician. He was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX. He worked as a foreman for the Superior Wood Products Company after the war.
Robert Gorst (1912-1951)
533 Iron St, Negaunee
Tugboat Sonarman in the Pacific
Robert Gorst was the manager of the A&P Store. He joined the Navy in December 1943. He served aboard the USS Tawakoni, a Abnaki-class tugboat that operated in the Pacific. The crew shot down two kamikaze pilots on a mission to rescue a destroyer. Marine pilots flew in to chase off the remaining Japanese planes. Gorst was a sonarman.
Lester Gould (1920-1951)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Cavalry Reconnaissance Unit
Lester Gould joined the Army in June 1944. He served with the 32nd Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance in the Philippines. After the war, he worked at a paper mill in Dickinson County. Lester’s brothers-in-law, Robert, Victor, and Wallace Larson, also served in World War II.
Lawrence Goyan (1927-2022)
268 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Radio Operator on Pacific Transport
Lawrence Goyan worked at a small market catering to Finnish-speaking residents. He dropped out of high school, lied about his age, and joined the Navy in February 1944. Goyan was proficient in Morse Code, taught to him by his sister, Viola Goyan, the first woman in America to qualify for a Ham Radio License. He worked as a radio operator on USS Odum, a high-speed transport ship that operated in the Pacific. Goyan worked for the Hercules Powder Company after the war.
Joseph Graham (1914-1943)
134 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Sailor Killed in Atlantic Torpedo Attack
Joseph Graham worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He was also an avid sailor, with about a decade of experience on the Great Lakes. Graham joined the Navy in December 1941. He served as an oiler aboard a merchant ship in the Atlantic. The ship went down in a torpedo attack on March 21, 1943. Joseph’s brother William also served in the war.
William Graham (1921-1989)
317 E Crescent St, Marquette
Pacific Marine and Sales Engineer
William Graham worked for the Cinch Manufacturing Company in Chicago, IL. He joined the Marine Corps in October 1942. He served in the Pacific with the 1st Marine Division. Graham reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a sales engineer for an electronics manufacturing company.
William Graham (1924-2004)
134 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
TEC 5 and Electric Company Lineman
William Graham worked as a merchant mariner for the Interlake Steamship Company aboard the SS Pathfinder. He joined the Army in February 1943. Graham reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked as a lineman for Edison Sault Electric in Sault Ste Marie. William’s brother Joseph also served in World War II.
Albert Gravelle (1921-1997)
413 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant and Pipe Fitter
Albert Gravelle joined the Army Air Forces in November 1941. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a pipe fitter in Niagara Falls, NY.
Robert Gray (1918-1988)
155 W Spring St, Marquette MI
Infantry Sergeant in the Philippines and Okinawa
Robert Gray worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in 1944. Gray held the rank of sergeant. He was in an infantry unit that operated in the Philippines and Okinawa. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war.
Edward Green (1916-1995)
1105 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Torpedoman’s Mate
Edward Green worked for Spear & Sons. He joined the Navy in November 1942. Green operated in the Pacific. He served aboard USS Langley, the Navy’s first aircraft carrier. Green took an advanced torpedo course in San Diego, CA. He then deployed aboard USS Greenwich Bay, a Barnegal-class seaplane tender that operated off the coast of China. Green later worked at Northern Michigan University (NMU). Edward’s brothers James, Joseph, and Robert also served in the war.
James Green (1927-2020)
1105 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Ordnance Soldier and Railroad Brakeman
James Green attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in May 1945. Green was in the 3448 Ordnance Medium Auto Maintenance Company. He operated in France and Germany. Green worked as a railroad brakeman when he came home. His brothers Edward, Joseph, and Robert also served in the war.
Joseph Warren Green (1921-2004)
1105 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Radioman in the North Pacific
Joseph Green went by his middle name, Warren. He attended John D. Pierce High School. He worked for Tonella & Rupp on Front St in Marquette. Green joined the Navy in November 1942. He trained as a radioman at the University of Chicago. He was stationed at Bremerton, WA. Green deployed to the North Pacific. After the war, he worked as a furniture salesman in Sault Ste Marie. Joseph’s brothers Edward, James, and Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Green (1922-2012)
1105 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Infantry Solider in France and Police Officer
Robert Green drove a truck for Spear & Sons. He joined the Army in March 1943. Green first served with the motor transport division. He then joined the infantry. He deployed to France. After the war, he was a police officer in Marquette. Robert’s brothers Edward, James, and Joseph also served in the war.
Sydney Green (1907-1988)
500 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Neuropsychologist
Sydney Green studied at the University of Michigan (U-M). He joined the Army in February 1941. Green was in the Army Medical Corps. He worked as a neuropsychologist at the Lederman Army Hospital in San Francisco, CA. After the war, he worked as a psychiatrist in Sacramento, CA. Green was a prominent collector of train memorabilia and donated his collection of train schedules to the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.
Howard Greene (1908-1958)
1120 Pine St, Marquette
Port Transportation Soldier
Howard Greene worked in the City of Marquette’s Water Department. He joined the Army in August 1943. Greene was in the 185th Port Company, part of the Army’s Transportation Corps, in Britain. He went back to work for the Water Department when he came home.
Wilfred Greenleaf (1920-2016)
423 W Spring St, Marquette
Air Forces and Crane Operator
Wilfred Greenleaf went by Sonny. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1941. Greenleaf trained at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis, MO. When he came home, he was a crane operator for Lakeshore, Inc.
Elisha Greifer (1924-2010)
628 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Transport Ship Sailor and Professor
Elisha Greifer attended Ishpeming High School. He studied at Harvard University. Greifer served in the Navy. He was aboard USS Winged Arrow, a Lasalle-class transport ship that operated in the Pacific. After the war, Greifer finished his degree at Harvard. He then worked for the State Department in Berlin, Germany. When he came home, he completed a doctorate in political science at Harvard. Greifer was a professor at Wheaton College, Vassar College, and Northern Michigan University (NMU). He also traveled to Argentina and Ecuador with the Foreign Service.
William Grenfell (1920-1992)
830 N Pine St, Ishpeming
B-24 Bomber Navigator in Italy
William Grenfell graduated from Ishpeming High School. He then attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Grenfell earned his silver aerial navigator’s wings and commission as second lieutenant in San Marcos, TX. He served as a navigator aboard a B-24 Liberator bomber in Italy. Grenfell earned two Air Medals for his combat missions. After the war, he sold insurance for the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G).
Earl Griffin (1921-1994)
501 E Arch St, Marquette
Soldier, Railroad Clerk, and National Guardsman
Earl Griffin joined the Army in July 1942. When he came home, he worked as a clerk for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He also continued to serve in the National Guard. Earl’s brothers Ira and John also served in World War II.
Ira Griffin (1918-1989)
501 E Arch St, Marquette
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Ira Griffin attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1941. He remained in the Air Force after the war. Griffin reached the rank of lieutenant colonel and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Ira’s brothers Earl and John also served in World War II.
John Griffin (1926-1963)
501 E Arch St, Marquette
Supply Squadron Technical Sergeant
John Griffin joined the Army Air Forces in June 1945. He served with the 7407th Supply Squadron. This unit is known to have flown espionage missions after World War II. Griffin remained in the Air Force until his death on November 27, 1963. He held the rank of technical sergeant. John’s brothers Earl and Ira also served in the war.
Howard Grigg (1924-1945)
721 N Seventh St, Ishpeming
Died on Cebu
Howard Grigg attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in April 1943. Grigg served in Bougainville and the Philippines. He died on Cebu on April 20, 1945.
Albert Grimsby (1919-1966)
330 Mesnard St, Marquette
Sailor at Ammunition and Net Depot
Albert Grimsby worked for the Albert Niemi Recreation Center. He joined the Navy in April 1944. Grimsby was stationed at the ammunition and net depot in Seal Beach, CA. He worked as an appliance salesman after the war. Albert’s brothers Ernest, Francis, and Walter also served in the war.
Ernest Grimsby (1925-1979)
330 Mesnard St, Marquette
Coast Guardsman in the Pacific
Ernest Grimsby joined the Coast Guard in August 1943. He was stationed in the Pacific. After the war, he worked in a factory in Chicago, IL. Ernest’s brothers Albert, Francis, and Walter also served in World War II.
Francis Donald Grimsby (1922-1995)
330 Mesnard St, Marquette
Soldier and Grinder
Francis Grimsby went by his middle name, Donald. He worked as a messenger. Grimsby joined the Army in March 1943. He worked as a grinder at Lake Shore Incorporated after the war. His brothers Albert, Donald, and Walter also served in World War II.
Walter Grimsby (1924-1985)
330 Mesnard St, Marquette
Destroyer Torpedoman
Walter Grimsby worked for the Bohn Aluminum and Brass Company in Adrian, MI. He joined the Navy in September 1942. Grimsby was a torpedoman. He served aboard USS Ordronaux. This Benson-class destroyer operated in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pacific in World War II. He worked as an engineer for Lake Shore Incorporated after the war. Walter’s brothers Albert, Ernest, and Francis also served in the war.
Norman Gronlund (1920-unknown)
1623 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
North Atlantic Coast Guard Cutter
Norman Gronlund graduated from high school in L’Anse. He graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Gronlund served in the Coast Guard aboard a cutter in the North Atlantic. After the war, he worked in the education field. He was employed by Western Washington College and the University of Michigan (U-M). Gronlund is the author of many books about educational theory and student assessment.
Gordon Growden (1909-1970)
318 Iron St, Negaunee
Combat Correspondent in the Pacific
Gordon Growden worked for the Mining Journal. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1943. Growden served as a combat correspondent. He covered the fighting at Guadalcanal. He also operated in the Philippines and China. Growden reached the rank of second lieutenant. He worked in public relations after the war.
John Guelff (1924-2000)
102 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Print Shop Manager and Air Forces Technical Sergeant
John Guelff went by Jack He managed his family’s business, Guelff Printing. He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. Guelff remained in the Air Force, also serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Bernard Guibord (1918-1990)
108 W Clark St, Negaunee
Soldier and Railroad Worker
Bernard Guibord played softball on the Datson’s Phillips 66 team from Negaunee. He worked for the City of Negaunee in the street department. Guibord joined the Army in June 1942. After the war, he worked for the City of Negaunee and the Chicago and North Western Railroad. Bernard’s brother Jerome also served in World War II.
Jerome Guibord (1924-1958)
108 W Clark St, Negaunee
Liberty Ship Radioman
Jerome Guibord attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at Munising Wood Products in Marquette. Guibord joined the Navy in December 1943. He first went to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in North Chicago, IL He received radio instruction at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Guibord served aboard the USS Royal S. Copeland. Liberty ships of this class were built quicky during the war to move cargo and troops. When he returned home, he worked as an iron miner. His brother Bernard also served in the war.
Albert Guizzetti (1923-2010)
535 Iron St, Negaunee
Postal Worker Witnessed Concentration Camp
Albert Guizzetti worked at the Negaunee Post Office. He joined the Army in May 1943. He trained at Fort Meade near Odenton, MD. Guizzetti wrote to his mother about the horrors he witnessed at a concentration camp, including a lampshade made from human skin. Portions of the letter were published in the Mining Journal on May 21, 1945.
Ray Gummerson (1926-1999)
112 Lincoln Ave, Marquette
Fleet Sonar Sailor
Ray Gummerson attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in September 1944. Gummerson attended Fleet Sonar School in Key West, FL. When he came home, he worked for Michigan Gas & Electric.
Charles Wesley Gustafson (1910-1962)
221 W Prospect St, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant in England
Charles Gustafson went by his middle name, Wesley. He attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Gustafson was a debater. He then worked at Joppe Dairy in Grand Rapids, MI. Gustafson joined the Navy in 1943. He served in England and held the rank of lieutenant. Later in life, he moved to Brazil.
Oscar Gustafson (1908-1969)
506 Rock St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Gunnery Soldier in Europe
Oscar Gustafson was a dockworker for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in September 1942. Gustafson served in Battery A, 448th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. This unit fought in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
Richard Guy (1928-2018)
327 N Sixth St, Ishpeming
Soldier, Welder, Upholsterer
Richard Guy went by the nickname Boy. He attended Ishpeming High School. Guy served in the Army. When he came home, he worked as a welder for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company at the Tilden Mine. He also owned Tri-City Upholstery.
Paul Gwinn (1922-2016)
531 Center St, Marquette
Army Medic
Paul Gwinn worked for the Nyland Logging Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Gwinn trained at Camp McCoy near Sparta, WI. He then received medical training at Billings Hospital in Ft Benjamin, IN. Gwinn served as a medic. Later in life, he worked for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Leslie Haapa (1924-1944)
1206 N Front St, Marquette
Killed in New Guinea
Leslie Haapa graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. Haapa joined the Navy in January 1943. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He received specialized radio training at Northwestern University. Haapa was killed in a vehicle accident in New Guinea on August 4, 1944.
Willis Hakkarinen (1918-1984)
513 Cherry St, Negaunee
Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate
Willis Hakkarinen attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Navy in May 1941. Hakkarinen was an aviation machinist’s mate. He first trained in Miami, FL. He then went to Monmouth, IL. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Marquette Board of Light and Power after the war.
Frederick Haley (1917-1942)
2128 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
MIA in North Africa
Frederick Haley served in Company G, 6th Armored Infantry, 1st Armored Division. The unit participated in the massive Allied landing in North Africa that began Operation Torch on November 8, 1942. Haley went missing in action the first day of the invasion and was later declared killed in action. He posthumously received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for gallantry in combat.
Carl Hallen (1916-1945)
413 S Third St, Ishpeming
Missing Helldiver
Carl Hallen joined the Navy in April 1941. He went through aviation training in Long Beach, CA. Hallen earned his commission as second lieutenant in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a flight instructor in Pasco, WA. Hallen was a dive bomber pilot specializing in Curtiss SB2C Helldiver planes. Hallen was then stationed in Maui, HI. On July 1, 1944, he went missing during a simulated attack on an aircraft carrier. His plane was never found but searchers saw an oil slick on the water. Hallen was later declared dead. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
David Halt (1919-2006)
535 Cherry St, Negaunee
Weather Detachment in Trinidad
A graduate of Negaunee High School, David Halt joined the Army Air Corps in October of 1939. He was first stationed at Selfridge Field in Harrison Township, MI. He was then assigned to the Weather Detachment at Waller Field, in Trinidad. Army planes from Waller Field patrolled the Caribbean during World War II, in part because of the presence of German submarines seeking to disrupt British shipping.
Tauno Hamalainen (1915-1944)
1036 S Lake St, Marquette
Infantryman Killed in France
Tauno Hamalainen graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Hamalainen joined the Army in June 1942. He trained at Camp Pickett near Blackstone, VA. Hamalainen served with the 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. His unit engaged in heavy combat during the liberation of France. Hamalainen was killed in battle on July 11, 1944. He received a Purple Heart.
John Christian Hamel (1927-2000)
902 W Bluff St, Marquette
Sailor and Engineer
John Hamel joined the Navy in September 1944. After the war, he worked as an engineer for Ford in Dearborn, MI. John’s brothers John Peter, Peter Cornelius, and Robert also served in World War II.
John Peter Hamel (1921-2013)
902 W Bluff St, Marquette
Chief Pharmacist’s Mate in the Pacific
John Hamel went by Pete. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He then studied at Northern College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Hamel joined the Navy in August 1941. He trained at the Naval Laboratory School in Newport, RI. He then served as a medic, reaching the rank of chief pharmacist’s mate. Hamel was aboard the USS Alabama, A South Dakota-class battleship that protected convoys going to the Soviet Union and then deployed to the Pacific. Hamel was also on the USS Waterman, a Cannon-class destroyer escort that was active in the Pacific. Hamel worked as a medical technologist after the war. His brothers John, Peter, and Robert also served in the war.
Peter Cornelius Hamel (1919-2011)
902 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant Commander in the Pacific
Peter Hamel went by Cor. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He then attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Hamel joined the Navy and went through officer training. He served aboard the USS Maury, a Gridley-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. USS Maury was known as one of the fastest ships in the Navy and saw considerable action, earning a Presidential Citation. He was also aboard destroyer escorts USS Clarence L. Evans and USS Rolfe. Hamel reached the rank of lieutenant commander. After the war, he taught at Graveraet High School. He was then the principal of Ontonagon High School. Later, he was the superintendent of schools in Goodman, WI. Hamel then was the principal of Preble High School in Green Bay, WI. Peter’s brothers John Christian, John Peter, and Robert also served in the war.
Robert Hamel (1925-1996)
902 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army TEC 5
Robert Hamel attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in June 1943. Hamel reached the rank of technician, fifth grade, meaning he had specialized non-combat skills. Robert’s brothers John Christian, John Peter, and Peter Cornelius also served in the war.
Richard Hammerschmidt (1911-1975)
339 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Captain and Chemical Company Manager
Richard Hammerschmidt joined the Army Reserve in 1933. He worked as a manager at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He was a noted tennis player. Hammerschmidt was in an anti-aircraft coast artillery unit. He was stationed at Camp Davis in Holly Ridge, NC. Hammerschmidt reached the rank of captain. He returned to work at Cliffs Dow when he came home.
Edward Hampton (1921-1965)
407 Rock St, Marquette
Blue Goose Quartermaster
Edward Hampton went by Eddie. He operated a linotype machine. Hampton joined the Navy in June 1940. He was present at Pearl harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Hampton was a quartermaster. He served aboard the light cruiser USS Honolulu, nicknamed the Blue Goose, in the Pacific. Hampton was also on minesweeper USS Reform. He worked on the ore docks when he came home. Edward’s brothers Harry and William also served in the war.
Harry Hampton (1918-1998)
407 Rock St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Corporal and Printing Company Manager
Harry Hampton worked for the Guelff Printing Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. He served in an anti-aircraft artillery unit and reached the rank of corporal. Hampton managed a printing company when he came home. Harry’s brothers Edward and William also served in the war.
Norvin Hampton (1919-2008)
Navy Sailor and Merchant Marine
708 County Rd, Negaunee
Norvin Hampton joined the Navy in January 1942. He served in the Atlantic. Hampton also worked as a merchant marine.
William Hampton (1911-1984)
407 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier and Ore Boat Porter
William Hampton worked in a print shop. He joined the Army in June 1942. Hampton worked as a porter on an ore boat after the war. William’s brothers Edward and Harry also served in World War II.
Paul Hannula (1928-2011)
324 E Michigan St, Marquette
Navy Journalism Officer
Paul Hannula worked for UP Office Supply. He served in the Navy. Hannula was aboard USS Mansfield, a destroyer that operated in the Pacific. He was a journalism officer and wrote press releases.
Ralph Hannula (1919-1944)
147 Zoberlein St, Ishpeming
Disappeared in Alaskan Storm
Ralph Hannula was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. He studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), where he joined the famed Wildcat Squadron of ambitious young pilots primarily from the Upper Peninsula. He received Navy aviation training in October of 1942 in Corpus Christi, TX. He transferred to Alaska in July of 1943. Hannula went missing while flying in inclement weather from Kodiak to the Aleutian Islands on January 4, 1944.
George Hansen (1925-2016)
1107 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier in Europe and Hardware Store Manager
George Hansen joined the Army in June 1943. He served in Europe. Hansen managed Soo Hardware when he came home. He also remained in the National Guard, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. George’s brother Howard also served in World War II.
Howard Hansen (1924-2024)
1107 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier and Social Security Administrator Representative
Howard Hansen attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in May 1943. Hansen served in a training role within the United States. After the war, he worked as a representative for the Social Security Administration in Chicago, IL. Howard’s brother George also served in World War II.
Clarence Harkinson (1924-1988)
311 S Third St, Marquette
Landing Craft Repair Unit and Cabinet Maker
Clarence Harkinson joined the Navy in March 1943. He was stationed in Australia and the Philippines. Harkinson served with a unit that repaired landing crafts. He worked as a cabinet maker after the war. He moved to Fort Wayne, IN, where he worked as a home builder and ran a company called Mastercraft Wood Corp. His brother Marvin was also in the Navy in World War II.
Marvin Harkinson (1921-1995)
311 S Third St, Marquette
Navy Pharmacist
Markin Harkinson joined the Navy in January 1941. He was a pharmacist. Harkinson operated in Sicily and Leyte, Philippines. He served aboard USS Oberon and USS Dixie. Harkinson remained in the Navy until 1951. After retiring from the military, he owned a bar in Pomona, CA. His brother Clarence also served in the Navy in World War II.
Andrew Haroski (1923-2003)
315 S Seventh St, Marquette
Battleship Sailor
Andrew Haroski joined the Navy in late January of 1943. After attending the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, IL, and the Training Center in San Diego, CA, he set sail on the battleship USS Colorado. Colorado laid down fire to support landings at many major Pacific battles, including Tarawa in November of 1943, Kwajalein in January of 1944, and Eniwetok the following month. Andrew’s brother John also served in the Pacific, with the Seabees, and the brothers had a chance to meet up while both were in Pearl Harbor.
John Haroski (1920-2003)
315 S Seventh St, Marquette
Betio Island Seabee
John Haroski joined the Navy in March of 1943. He served with Company D of the 74th Construction Battalion. Members of construction battalions, known as Seabees, built and maintained the infrastructure that the Navy needed to fight the Japanese in the Pacific. After the American conquest of Tarawa on November 27, 1943, the 74th Construction Battalion repaired and improved the runway on nearby Betio Island. They took occasional fire from remaining Japanese snipers while they worked, but no Seabees were killed while fixing this airstrip. John’s brother Andrew also served in the war.
George Henry Harris (1912-1972)
616 E Division St, Ishpeming
Army Corporal and Iron Miner
George Harris often went by his middle name, Henry. He worked for Cliffs Power and Light. Harris joined the Army in February 1943. Harris reached the rank of corporal. He worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. George’s brother Russell also served in World War II.
Gerson Harris (1909-1999)
120 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Transport Unit
Gerson Harris attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. Harris operated with a troop carrier group with the 12th Air Force in India, Burma, and the Mediterranean. He remained in the Air Force during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Harris reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a meteorological specialist. Gerson’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Painter Harris (1922-2004)
827 Brown Ave, Negaunee
Hit by Robot Bomb in France
Painter Harris joined a National Guard engineering unit in October 1940. The unit was activated as part of the regular Army during the war. Harris operated in France. He was awarded a Bronze Star. Harris was wounded in action in November 1944. He was hit by fragments from a robot bomb, or buzz bomb, as German V-1 flying bombs were called.
Robert Harris (1921-1995)
120 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Captain and Merchant Marine
Robert Harris graduated from Graveraet High School. He served in the Army in the South Pacific and Japan. Harris reached the rank of captain. When he came home, he worked in the merchant marine industry. Robert’s brother Gerson also served in the war.
Russell Harris (1922-1945)
616 E Division St, Ishpeming
Bombardier Missing Over English Channel
Russell Harris worked as a miner. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Harris served with the 18th Bomb Group, 34th Bomb Squadron in Europe. He was a bombardier aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. He held the rank of second lieutenant. His plane went missing over the English Channel on April 5, 1945. He was awarded a Purple Heart, Air Medal, and Oak Leaf Cluster. Harris is memorialized at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. Russell’s brother George also served in the war.
Robert Hart (1924-1945)
315 E High St, Ishpeming
Disappeared on Submarine in the Pacific
Robert Hart worked for the A&P store. He joined the Navy in July 1943. Hart served aboard the USS Kete, a Balao-class submarine that operated in the Pacific. The Kete conducted lifeguard patrols searching for downed pilots and destroyed Japanese shipping vessels. The submarine went missing while returning to Pearl Harbor in March 1945. Her fate remains a mystery. Hart was awarded an award for submarine combat. He is memorialized at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, HI.
William Hart (1926-2010)
350 W Bluff St, Marquette
Sailor, Teacher, and Coach
William Hart went by Bill. He attended Graveraet High School where he played football and basketball and ran track. He joined the Navy as soon as he graduated in 1944. Hart served in the Pacific. He was aboard barge USS Cinnabar and seaplane tender USS Onslow. After the war, Hart earned his degree from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was on the football, basketball, and track teams in college. Hart turned down offers from the Los Angeles Rams and the Green Bay Packers to play professional football so he could teach and coach at Graveraet High School. He remained a committed teacher and coach, helping to shape youth sports in Marquette.
Frank Hartman (1918-1995)
425 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Pilot and School Superintendent
Frank Hartman attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Hartman was a pilot and held the rank of lieutenant. He obtained a master’s degree and PhD from the University of Michigan (U-M) after the war. Hartman was a teacher and principal. He was the superintendent of schools of the Hartland Public Schools and the Flint Carmen School District in downstate Michigan.
Gordon Harvey (1909-1972)
403 North St, Ishpeming
Army Medic in Alaska
Gordon Harvey served in the Army Medical Corps. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands.
John Hascall (1918-1943)
426 Spruce St, Marquette
Tech Graduate
John Hascall graduated from Graveraet High School. He then attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He participated in the ROTC program, played hockey, worked on the school newspaper, and was a member of the Theta Tau fraternity. He then moved to Pueblo, CO, where he worked for the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company.
Army Fighter Pilot
Hascall joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. He trained at Glendale and Chandler, AZ, and earned his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant. Hascall served with the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, based in England. His unit flew bomber escort missions.
Shot Down in Holland
On November 29, 1943, Hascall flew a P-38 escorting B-17 bombers headed to hit a target in Bremen, Germany. He was shot down by a German pilot named Leopold Munster. Hascall bailed out of his plane in his parachute. A member of the Dutch resistance, J.J. Van der Luur, was bicycling near Belt-Schutsloot, Netherlands, and witnessed Hascall fall into a lake called Schutsloterwidje. Hascall was an excellent swimmer but was overcome by wind and waves. A Dutch rescue crew pulled him from the lake and attempted to revive him. John Hascall is buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten. He received the Purple Heart. Hascall is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Richard Haslitt (1921-2008)
1831 Neidhart Ave, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Electrician
Richard Haslitt went by Dick. He worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Haslitt served in Germany. He reached the rank of sergeant. He worked as an electrician after the war. Haslitt’s brother-in-law, John Van Brocklin, also served in the war and the men met up in Frankfort, Germany.
Charles Hatch (1916-2011)
336 E Crescent St, Marquette
Teacher and Army Air Cadet
Charles Hatch attended both elementary school and high school at John D. Pierce. In 1938, he graduated from Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught at Eben High School and in Winona in Houghton County. Hatch learned to fly with experienced instructor Sig Wilson in Marquette and joined the Army Air Corps in May 1941. He trained at Randolph Field, San Antonio, TX, known as the West Point of the air.
Letter Home
A Mining Journal article published on November 22, 1941, revealed the daily experiences of an aviation cadet as recounted by Hatch in a letter to his parents. He said his father, Perry Hatch, leader of Marquette’s first Boy Scout troop, might enjoy learning to fly from local instructor Sig Wilson. He also warned that hedgehopping or buzzing towns would likely result in an Army air cadet washing out of the program.
Trained Flight Instructors
Hatch received his silver wings and commission as lieutenant after further training at Kelly Field, in San Antonio, TX. He became a flight instructor trainer Randolph Field and progressed to the rank of captain. After the war, Hatch retired as a lieutenant colonel. Hatch is memorialized on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Dennis Havican (1921-1992)
536 Rock St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Teletype Operator
Dennis Havican worked for the Sherriff’s Office in Marquette before the war. He joined the Army in January 1943 along with his brother Emmett, and the two initially trained together at Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS. Dennis received specialized training and served with the Army Air Forces. He was a teletype operator for the 13th Air Force, which operated in the Pacific. After the war, Dennis worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A) as a stenographer. His brother Emmett worked for the same company.
Emmett Havican (1923-1987)
536 Rock St, Marquette
Army Cook in Puerto Rico and Panama
Emmett Havican joined the Army in January 1943. His brother Dennis was also in the Army, and they initially trained together at Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS. Emmett then worked as an Army cook in Puerto Rico and Panama. After the war, Emmett worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A).
James Havican (1921-1999)
443 Craig St, Marquette
Material Squadron
James Havican went by Jimmy. He joined the Army in September 1940. Havican served with the 307th Material Squadron, a quartermaster unit. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA. After the war, he worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company in Bay City, MI. His brother William also served in World War II.
William Clarence Havican (1927-1998)
111 Genesee St, Marquette
Sailor in the Pacific
William Havican went by his middle name, Clarence. He joined the Navy in November 1944. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Havican was based in San Bruno, CA. He then deployed to the Pacific. He worked at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant after the war.
William Paul Havican (1923-1985)
443 Craig St, Marquette
Sailor and Excavation Equipment Manufacturer
William Havican went by Paul. He worked for the Timken-Detroit Axle Company in Detroit, MI. He joined the Navy in January 1944. After the war, Havican worked for Bay City Shovels, an excavation equipment manufacturer in Bay City. MI. William’s brother James also served in World War II.
George Hawke (1922-1993)
220 W Arch St, Marquette
Marine on USS Pensacola
George Hawke joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. After basic training at San Diego, he served aboard the cruiser USS Pensacola, beginning on March 31, 1942. Due to the need for military secrecy, Hawke kept quiet about his experiences when interviewed by a Mining Journal reporter for an article published on April 13, 1943. However, the reporter knew what the ship had been through in the past year because of reports written by embedded Associated Press war correspondent Wendell Webb. Pensacola fought hard in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, October 25-27, and rescued 188 sailors when the carrier Hornet had to be abandoned due to damage from bombs and torpedoes. In the Battle of Tassafaronga that took place on November 30, 1942, off Guadalcanal, a Japanese torpedo set Pensacola ablaze, killing 118 men. Pensacola managed to slip away to Tulagi, where she underwent emergency repairs while camouflaged as part of the island, then limped back to Pearl Harbor.
Theodore Hawkins (1923-1994)
351 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier Wounded in Luxembourg
Theodore Hawkins drove a taxi. He joined the Army in May 1944. Hawkins reached the rank of corporal. He was seriously wounded in Luxembourg on January 12, 1945. Hawkins was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he worked as a prison guard in Jackson, MI.
William Hawkins (1916-1992)
349 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Amphibious Landing Ship Boatswain
William Hawkins worked for Northern Dairy. He joined the Navy in April 1942. Hawkins was a boatswain, meaning he supervised deck activities. He was aboard USS Panamint, a Mount McKinley-class amphibious command ship that operated in the South Pacific. Hawkins drove an amphibious landing ship.
Byron Healy (1925-1995)
340 Alger St, Marquette
Army and National Guard
Byron Healy attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Healy joined the Army in May 1943. He was stationed at Gowan Field in Boise, ID. After the war, Healy continued his military career with the National Guard. He reached the rank of second lieutenant.
Lowell Hebbard (1910-1981)
613 N Third St, Ishpeming
Artillery Supply Sergeant
Before the war, Lowell Hebbard worked as a bookkeeper at the Inland Lime and Stone Company in Manistique. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. Hebbard was a supply sergeant for the 318th Artillery Battalion of the 81st Infantry Division. He was stationed at Camp Rucker, AL.
Leo Hebert (1922-2008)
140 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Logger, Soldier, and Iron Miner
Leo Hebert worked as a logger. He joined the Army in February 1943. Hebert served in England. After the war, he worked as an iron miner. Leo’s brother Melvin also served in World War II.
Marc Hebert (1913-1978)
509 W Washington St, Marquette
Infantryman and Postal Worker
Mark Hebert attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Hebert joined the Army in March 1942. He went through infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood near Rolla, MO. Hebert worked at the post office after the war.
Melvin Hebert (1919-1984)
140 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Alaska and Logger
Melvin Hebert joined the Army in February 1943. He served in Alaska. He worked in the logging industry after the war. Melvin’s brother Leo also served in World War II.
Raymond James Heighes (1919-2008)
200 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
Corporal in Iceland
Raymond Heighes sometimes went by James. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked in the mining industry. Heighes joined the Army in April 1941. He was stationed in Iceland. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a clerk in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in Emmett, MI. Heighes is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Henry Heimonen (1912-1981)
209 N Fourth St, Marquette
SACO Lieutenant Commander and Geography Professor
Henry Heimonen attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He served in the Navy. Heimonen was part of the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO), a unit that provided intelligence and weather reports to attack Japanese shipping behind enemy lines in Asia. He reached the rank of lieutenant commander. Heimonen later worked as a geography professor at NMU.
Rudolph Heinle (1920-2018)
531 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Marine Platoon Sergeant
Rudolph Heinle went by the nickname Buster. He worked as a lineman. Heinle joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. He served with a rifle range unit in San Diego, CA. While on leave in Long Beach, CA, Heinle rescued a mother and child from a burning car wreck. He reached the rank of sergeant and directed a platoon. When he came home, Heinle worked for the Soo Line Railroad (SOO). He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the Air Force’s civilian auxiliary.
Neil Heinonen (1924-2003)
308 Cyr St, Negaunee
Airplane Mechanic in North Africa
Neil Heinonen joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served as an airplane mechanic in North Africa. Heinonen worked as an orderly in Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming after the war.
Walfred Helberg (1921-2015)
419 W Bluff St, Marquette
Captured on Belgian Border
Walfred Helberg worked as a painter. He joined the Army in December 1942. He served with the 94th Infantry Division, Third Army. Helberg fought in Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland. He was captured on the Belgian border in January 1945. Helberg’s account of life as a prisoner of war (POW) appeared in the Mining Journal on June 20, 1945, after his liberation by the British and return home. He described that he lost thirty pounds in captivity and credited the Red Cross for his survival.
Lloyd Helt (1927-2019)
252 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Navy Cook
Lloyd Helt attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in 1945. Helt was a ship cook.
Alfred Hendra (1922-1991)
717 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Soldier in New Guinea and Iron Miner
Alfred Hendra was known as Affy. He worked for the Republic Aircraft Company in Detroit, MI. Hendra joined the Army in October 1942. He served in New Guinea. When he came home, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Harold Herlich (1923-2010)
231 Genesee St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Finance Clerk
Harold Herlich graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a messenger for the First National Bank. Herlich joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He served in North Africa and India. Herlich was then a chief clerk in the Finance Administrative Office of the 14th Air Force Headquarters in Kunming, China. He held the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he pursued a career in the banking industry.
Edwin Hermanson (1927-2005)
1041 Pine St, Marquette
Battleship Machinist’s Mate and Railroad Fireman
Edwin Hermanson went by Sonny. He joined the Navy in March 1945. He served on the USS Pennsylvania, a battleship that operated in the Pacific. Hermanson was a machinist’s mate. After the war, he was a locomotive fireman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
Oscar Hietikko (1919-1945)
409 Norwood St, Marquette
Soldier Killed on Luzon
Oscar Hietikko worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in December 1942. Hietikko served with the 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division in Hawaii, the East Indies, New Guinea, and the Philippines. He was killed in action on Luzon on April 24, 1945.
Arne Hill (1925-2001)
400 Cherry St, Negaunee
Marine Corporal and Mining Motorman
Arne Hill worked for Gar Wood Industries in Detroit, MI. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1943. Hill held the rank of corporal. When he came home, he worked as a motorman in the mining industry.
Arthur Hill (1917-2004)
117 Sixth St, Marquette
Soldier and Home Modernization Contractor
Arthur Hill worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He worked as a mechanic. Hill joined the Army in November 1942. After the war, he worked as a home modernization contractor in Oakland, CA. Arthur’s brothers Clarence, Ernest, and George also served in World War II.
Charles Hill (1924-1984)
658 Lake St, Negaunee
Fort Knox Soldier and Railroad Worker
Charles Hill worked for the Murray Body Corporation in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in May 1943. Hill trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. After the war, he worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW).
Clarence Hill (1927-2012)
117 Sixth St, Marquette
Sailor, Ironworker, Ski Jumper
Clarence Hill went by Coy. He graduated from Negaunee High School. Hill served in the Navy. When he came home, he was an ironworker. Hill was also a talented ski jumper. He was on the US Ski Team in 1952. Clarence’s brothers Arthur, Ernest, and George also served in the war.
Creighton Hill (1923-2007)
924 Lee St, Marquette
Gunner’s Mate, Railroad Electrician, Clown
Creighton Hill went by Winky. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Hill worked at the Union National Bank. He joined the Navy in December 1942. Hill was a gunner’s mate. After the war, he trained as an electrician in Chicago, IL. He worked as an electrician for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Hill was an Ahmed Temple Shrine clown. He performed with the Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1997. He was also involved with literacy programs.
Ernest Hill (1915-1950)
117 Sixth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Home Repair Contractor
Ernest Hill attended Negaunee High School. He was a toolmaker. Hill joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. After the war, he was a home repair contractor in Oakland, CA. Ernest’s brothers Arthur, Clarence, and George also served in World War II.
Frank Everett Hill (1913-1972)
318 Waldo St, Marquette
Infantryman Earned Purple Heart in France
Frank Hill often went by Everett. He worked in auto manufacturing. Hill joined the Army in June 1942. He served with Company A, 315th Infantry Regiment, in Europe. Hill participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Cherbourg. He was wounded fighting in France. Hill received a Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked as a janitor for a farm machinery company. Frank’s brother John also served in World War II.
George Hill (1919-2005)
117 Sixth St, Marquette
Sailor and Aircraft Engineer
George Hill worked for the Detroit Free Press in Detroit, MI. He joined the Navy in August 1943. After the war, he was an aircraft research engineer in Detroit, MI. His brothers Arthur, Ernest, and Clarence also served in World War II.
Helen Inez Hill (1910-unknown)
503 Norwood St, Marquette
Navy Nurse in Massachusetts
Helen Hill often went by her middle name, Inez. Hill graduated from Graveraet High School She worked at the Furnace Tavern. Hill then graduated from the Augustana Hospital School of Nursing. She joined the Navy Nurse Corps in 1944. She served at the Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA.
John Hill (1909-1965)
318 Waldo St, Marquette
Navy Construction Mechanic and Car Manufacturing Draftsman
John Hill worked for an oil company. He joined the Navy in December 1942. Hill was a construction mechanic. After the war, he worked as a draftsman in the auto manufacturing industry in Detroit, MI. John’s brother Frank also served in World War II.
Lauri Hillberg (1907-1993)
1314 Second St, Marquette
West Point and Panama
Lauri Hillberg graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1932. He then served as an Army officer in Panama, where American forces guarded the Panama Canal, a critical transit point for shipping between the east and west coasts of the United States.
Alaska and Luzon
Hillberg then went to Fort Richardson, near Anchorage, AK. Before World War II, Alaska was not well protected. Army troops were sent to defend the state. Hillberg was there in 1942 when the Japanese invaded, the only ground fighting within the United States in World War II. Alaska was also an important transfer point for sending military equipment From the US to the USSR during the war. Hillberg was sent to Luzon in the Philippines in 1945.
West Point Instructor
After the war, Hillberg taught at West Point and the Army War College in Carlysle, PA. He held several command positions, finally retiring from the Army in 1958 with the rank of colonel. He then worked as an engineer for Boeing. Hillberg is buried at the cemetery at West Point.
Luther Hillier (1922-1996)
436 McMillan St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate in Two Wars
Luther Hillier joined the Navy in September 1941. He trained at the Navy Service School at the Ford Motor Company plant in Dearborn, MI. Hillier was a machinist’s mate. He continued in the Navy during the Korean War. When he retired from the military, he worked as a pipe fitter in Denver, CO.
Paul Hinsa (1923-2009)
101 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
Cactus Infantryman in Germany
Paul Hinsa attended Ishpeming High School. He worked in the Holmes Mine. Hinsa joined the Army in June 1943. He served in the 103rd Infantry Division, nicknamed the Cactus Division for its logo, in Germany. Hinsa was a body and bumper repairman after the war. He later worked at the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
Arnold Hintsala (1924-2015)
612 W Division St, Ishpeming
Combat Engineer Master Sergeant
Arnold Hintsala worked as a miner. He joined the Michigan National Guard’s 1436th Engineering Company, brought into the regular Army during the war. Hintsala deployed to Europe with General George Patton’s Third Army. He remained in the National Guard after the war, retiring as a master sergeant at the age of sixty-two.
John Hintsala (1913-1984)
239 Mather St, Marquette
Wounded by Landmine in Italy
John Hintsala worked for the Michigan State Liquor Commission. He joined the Army in October 1943. Hintsala was wounded in a landmine blast in Italy. He received the Purple Heart. He returned to work for the Michigan State Liquor Commission after the war.
Roy Hirvela (1915-1972)
629 N Third St, Ishpeming
Ordnance Technical Sergeant in the Pacific
Roy Hirvela worked for Mecca’s Shell Service. He joined the Army in April 1941. Hirvela served with the 118th Ordnance Company. He was stationed in San Francisco, CA. Hirvela deployed to Australia and operated in the Pacific. He held the rank of technical sergeant. He was a welder with Lakeshore Engineering when he came home.
Leroy Hockin (1919-1997)
843 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army of Occupation
Leroy Hockin, who went by Roy, attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He joined the Army in May 1944. Roy Hockin served as part of the military force occupying Japan after the war. In a Mining Journal article published on September 26, 1945, Hockin described his experiences stationed outside of Yokohama. He said the Japanese people were very polite, and some were even friendly, especially children. He also noted that the Americans always carried rifles when they went to town, and that the Japanese feared the Americans would treat them roughly. After the war, Hockin worked as an arc welder in the airplane manufacturing industry in California. Leroy’s brothers Robert and William also served in World War II.
Robert Hockin (1917-2002)
843 W Bluff St, Marquette
Paperboy and B-17 Navigator
Robert Hockin was a Mining Journal carrier for nine years. He worked for the A&P grocery store at 601 N Third St in Marquette. Hockin graduated from Graveraet High School, then attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University. Hockin joined the Army Air Forces in December 1941, trained as a B-17 navigator, and was given his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant at Kelly Field, San Antonio, TX.
Aerial Combat
Hockin served with the Eighth Air Force aboard a B-17 nicknamed Short Stride. He faced danger many times in twenty-five missions aboard the heavy bomber. Hockin was credited with shooting down a Focke-Wulf fighter on a raid on Kiel, Germany. In another bombing run, the plane defeated four Messerschmitt fighters in a matter of minutes. In the summer of 1943, flying through more than two hundred enemy fighters along the German coast, Short Stride took rounds to a door, causing a rubber emergency raft to fly out and become entangled with the rudder. The plane flipped over and suffered damage from its own bombs smashing its body. Hockin fell out of the plane but was pulled back inside by a crewmate. The B-17 somehow managed to make it back to base, where it fell to pieces upon landing.
Air Force Major
Robert Hockin remained in the Air Force until 1962, also operating in Korea, and retiring with the rank of major. He was awarded a Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and an Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. Hockin is remembered on the Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. Robert’s brothers Leroy and William also served in World War II.
William Hockin (1927-1999)
843 W Bluff St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Boatswain’s Mate and Corner Store Owner
William Hockin, known as Bill, joined the Navy in September 1944. He served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Cape Gloucester, which sailed with the Navy’s Third Fleet. He held the rank of boatswain’s mate, working in operations and damage control aboard the ship. Portions of a letter Hockin wrote to his parents were published in a Mining Journal article published on September 18, 1945. He described that the flattop carried two squadrons of Marine planes, fighters and bombers. The ship outran a typhoon through an area notorious for kamikaze attacks, then patrolled the East China Sea, attacking planes, ships, and harbors along the coast of Japanese occupied China. After the war, Bill owned and operated B&J Superette, a popular corner store located at 1113 Lincoln Ave in Marquette. William’s brothers Leroy and Robert also served in World War II.
Leif Hoff (1912-1989)
611 Bank St, Ishpeming
Seabee Gunner’s Mate
Leif Hoff worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in October 1942. Hoff was a gunner’s mate. He served with the 23rd Naval Construction Battalion, a Seabee unit that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked for the County Road Commission.
Henry Hoffenbecker (1921-1988)
521 E Ohio St, Marquette
Soldier Married in England
Henry Hoffenbecker worked for the Ex-Cell-O Corporation in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in August 1943. Hoffenbecker served in England. He married an English woman. Hoffenbecker worked for Montgomery Ward in Marquette after the war.
Anthony Hogan (1915-1986)
349 Jackson St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant in North Africa
Anthony Hogan went by Tony. He worked at the Nightengale Bar. He joined the Army in May 1942. Hogan deployed to North Africa. He was recognized by the United States and France for meritorious service. Hogan reached the rank of staff sergeant. He worked as a deputy sheriff when he came home. Anthony’s brother James and sister Ruth also served in the war.
James Hogan (1919-1976)
349 Jackson St, Marquette
Army Corporal and Saw Operator
James Hogan worked as a pin setter in a bowling alley. He joined the Army in September 1940. Hogan reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he was a saw operator for Lake Shore Inc. His brother Anthony and sister Ruth also served in World War II.
John Hogan (1927-1994)
216 W Michigan St, Marquette
MP in Germany and Bakery Worker
John Hogan joined the Army in 1941. He served as a military police officer (MP) in Germany. When he came home, Hogan worked for Merchants Wholesale Bakery.
Ruth Hogan (1923-1992)
349 Jackson St, Marquette
Coast Guard SPARS in Alaska
Ruth Hogan joined the SPARS, the Coast Guard women’s reserve, in May 1943. SPARS derives from the Latin “Semper Paratus,” meaning always ready. She served with the Coast Guard in Alaska. Ruth’s brothers Anthony and James also served in the war.
Carl Hokanson (1911-1979)
1103 N Fourth St, Marquette
Railroad Soldier in Europe
Carl Hokanson worked as a machinist for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in November 1942. Hokanson was in Company D, 341st Engineer General Service Regiment. This unit specialized in railroad construction in Europe. He trained railroad machinists when he came home. Carl’s brother John also served in the war.
John Hokanson (1913-1994)
1103 N Fourth St, Marquette
Soldier and Freight Hauler
John Hokanson was a driver for Roach and Seeber, a company that sold evaporated milk. He joined the Army in December 1943. After the war, he drove a truck for the Clairmont Transfer Company. John’s brother Carl also served in World War II.
George Hokenson (1925-1985)
429 Rock St, Marquette
Pacific Marine and Prison Guard
George Hokenson served in the Marine Corps. He trained at Camp Matthews in San Diego, CA. Hokenson was in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines. This unit operated in the Pacific. Hokenson worked at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war.
Victor Holliday (1922-1996)
407 E Arch St, Marquette
Soldier and Social Worker
Victor Holliday joined the Army in February 1943. After the war, he was a social worker at Catholic Social Services in Marquette.
Elmer Hollinshead (1919-1946)
1623 Fitch Ave, Marquette MI
Soldier in Europe and Chemical Plant Worker
Elmer Hollinshead worked for the Cliff Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. Hollinshead served in Italy, Southern France, and Rhineland. He returned to Cliff Dow after the war and died of a heart attack while working.
Leonard Holm (1921-1986)
613 Division St, Marquette
Soldier and Tinsmith
Leonard Holm worked at the Snider Sawmill. He joined the Army in November 1944. He served at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. Holm worked as a tinsmith after the war. Leonard’s brother Peter also served in World War II.
Peter Leslie Holm (1923-2013)
613 Division St, Marquette
Sailor Wounded in the Pacific
Peter Holm went by Les. He served with Navy amphibious forces in the Pacific. Holm saw action at Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, Saipan, and Luzon. He suffered shrapnel wounds to both legs and recovered at a hospital in Pearl Harbor. Holm received a Purple Heart. After the war, he worked for Pellow Roofing. He later worked as a mechanic at Public Service Garage. Peter’s brother Leonard also served in the war.
William Holm (1925-2010)
545 W Bluff St, Marquette
Sailor and Soldier
William Holm went by Bill. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Holm joined the Navy in November 1942. He operated in the Philippines and Iwo Jima. Holm continued his military career, joining the Army in 1948. He fought in Korea and reached the rank of staff sergeant. After he left the military in 1964, he worked for the Cliff Dow Chemical Company and Sara Lee Bunny Bread.
Edward Holman (1916-1999)
819 N First St, Ishpeming
Aircraft Carrier Dentist
Edward Holman studied dentistry at Northwestern University. He joined the Navy in March 1943. Holman was a dental surgeon. He served aboard USS Hornet, a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific. He worked as a dentist when he came home.
Morton Holman (1918-2016)
909 Pine St, Negaunee
Anti-Aircraft Marksman in Hawaii
Morton went by the nickname Goldberg. He worked for the National Youth Administration (NYA). Holman joined the Army in June 1941. He served in an anti-aircraft artillery unit in Hawaii. He was an accomplished marksman. Holman was present at the Pearl Harbor attack. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Morton’s brothers Richard and Robert also served in World War II.
Richard Gordon Holman (1917-2002)
909 Pine St, Negaunee
Staff Sergeant at Okinawa
Richard Holman went by Gordon and the nickname Shorty. He worked for the Negaunee Mine Company. Holman joined the Army in June 1941. He was stationed in Hawaii during the Pearl Harbor attack and sent home a tailpipe from a Japanese plane downed that day. Holman participated in the Okinawa invasion. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a motorman for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Richard’s brothers Morton and Robert also served in the war.
Robert Holman (1924-1944)
923 Maple St, Negaunee
Missing Over the Pacific
Robert Holman served in the Navy. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Holman was an aviation radioman with a bomber squadron. He went missing in action over the Pacific on April 22, 1944.
Robert Holman (1926-2019)
909 Pine St, Negaunee
Staff Sergeant and Prison Guard
Robert Holman graduated from Negaunee High School. He served in the Army and held the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. Robert’s brothers Morton and Richard also served in the war.
John Holmgren (1921-1998)
418 W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier and Bread Truck Driver
John Holmgren went by Jack. He worked for the J.J. Newberry Store. He joined the Army in January 1943. Holmgren served in Europe. He earned a Bronze Star. After the war, he worked as a driver for the Northland Bread Company.
John Honkavaara (1924-2012)
209 S Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Aircraft Carrier Plane Mechanic
John Honkavaara graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in January 1943. He trained in Chicago, IL. He received specialized Naval aviation technician training in Norman, OK. Honkavaara was an aviation machinist’s mate aboard USS Ticonderoga, an Essex-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific. This ship was active in the Philippines, South China Sea, and in the South Japanese Islands. It suffered serious damage from a kamikaze attack on January 21, 1945. When he returned to Negaunee, Honkavaara worked as a repairman at K.I. Sawyer Airport and at the Tilden Mine.
Albert Hooper (1927-2005)
619 Park St, Ishpeming
Oiler Laundryman
Albert Hooper joined the Navy in February 1945. He was a ship serviceman laundryman. Hooper was aboard the USS Cahaba, an Escambia-class oiler that operated in the Pacific. Hooper worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Albert’s brothers Charles and John also served in World War II.
Charles Hooper (1921-1957)
619 Park St, Ishpeming
Motor Machinist’s Mate in the Solomon Islands
Charles Hooper worked as a mechanic at Hebbard-Nash Auto Sales. He joined the Navy in November 1943. He was a motor machinist’s mate. Hooper operated in the Solomon Islands. His brothers Albert and John also served in the war.
John Hooper (1918-1962)
619 Park St, Ishpeming
Ambulance Battalion in Europe
John Hopper worked as a mechanic for Hebbard-Nash Auto Sales. He joined the Army in August 1942. Hopper served with the 546th Ambulance Company in General George Patton’s Third Army in Europe. He worked as a miner after the war. John’s brothers Albert and Charles also served in World War II.
Daniel Hornbogen (1902-1991)
320 Cedar St, Marquette
Hospital Ship Lieutenant Commander
Daniel Hornbogen attended the University of Michigan (U-M) and Northwestern University. He was a physician. Hornbogen joined the Navy in October 1942. He served at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was later aboard USS Sanctuary, a Haven-class hospital ship that operated in the Pacific. The crew treated prisoners of war (POWs) returned by Japan after the country surrendered. Hornbogen held the rank of lieutenant commander. He continued his medical practice when he came home.
Frank Horsey (1919-2005)
249 W Bluff St, Marquette
Sergeant and Painter
Frank Horsey joined the Army in September 1940. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA. Horsey then transferred to Wilmington, DE. He held the rank of sergeant. After the war, Horsey remained in Wilmington and worked as a painter.
John Hubbard (1914-1988)
1219 N Front St, Marquette
B-29 Tail Gunner in the Pacific
John Hubbard worked for the Upper Michigan Wisconsin Broadcasting Company in Ashland, WI. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He served with the 13th Squadron, 3rd Attack Group. This unit operated in the Pacific. Hubbard was a B-29 tail gunner.
Thomas Hughes (1926-2018)
326 W Barnum St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Mapping Expert
Thomas Hughes attended Ishpeming High School. Hughes served in the Navy. After the war, he attended the University of Michigan (U-M). He then trained with the Army Map Service. Hughes worked for the federal government as a mapping expert with the DMA Topographic Center (DMATC), Army Map Service (AMS), TopoBuilder and Community (TOMOCOM), and the Defense Mapping Inter American Geodetic Survey (DMA IAGS). He was sent to Bolivia, Costa Rica, Iran, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Spain in his career.
Ralph Huhtala (1920-1977)
131 Bessemer St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Flight Officer
Ralph Huhtala attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Huhtala joined the Army Air Forces in April 1945. He received his silver pilot’s wings after training in Pampa, TX. Huhtala was a flight officer. He worked as a draftsman in the mining industry after the war. Ralph’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Huhtala (1923-1999)
131 Bessemer St, Ishpeming
B-17 Gunner in England
William Huhtala worked for Squire’s Gage Company in Berkeley, MI. He served in the Army Air Forces. Huhtala was a gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. He was based in England. Huhtala participated in weather reconnaissance flights over the Atlantic. He reached the rank of sergeant. He was awarded the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters. After the war, Huhtala worked in the automobile manufacturing industry in Detroit, MI. William’s brother Ralph also served in the war.
John Hulett (1927-2010)
415 Craig St, Marquette
Battleship Sailor
John Hulett joined the Navy in November 1943. He trained at Camp Hill in Farragut, ID. Hulett served aboard the USS California, a Tennessee-class battleship that was hit at Pearl Harbor then operated throughout the Pacific.
Arthur Hultgren (1920-2002)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft on Iceland to Screaming Eagle
Arthur Hultgren was one of seven sons from the same family to serve in World War II. He first served in an Army anti-aircraft division assigned to Iceland. He went on to join the famous 101st Airborne paratroopers, known as the Screaming Eagles. Elements of the 101st Airborne Division played important roles in D-Day, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, and the invasion of Germany.
Elmer Hultgren (1913-1991)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
SIGINT in Europe
Elmer Hultgren joined the Army in November of 1942. He worked as a radio interceptor in a signals intelligence (SIGINT) unit in Europe. He earned the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC4), indicating a subject area expert without combat leadership experience. Radio interception specialists exploited enemy intelligence and monitored Allied radio frequencies to make sure forces were moving in coordination and radio security standards were maintained. Elmer Hultgren was awarded five Bronze Stars for his contribution to the war effort. He was one of seven brothers to serve in World War II.
Ernest Hultgren (1902-1982)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
Medical Department
Ernest Hultgren worked in Park Cemetery before the war. He joined the Army in November of 1942. Elmer Hultgren worked in the medical department at Fort Riley, KS. He was from a seven-star family, commemorating the fact that seven members of the same household served in the military during World War II.
Herbert Hultgren (1907-1967)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
Ammo Supply Sergeant
Herbert Hultgren joined the Army in April of 1942. He was in HQ Company, 1st Battalion, of the 136th Infantry Regiment. He was an ammunition supply technician with the rank of sergeant. His unit saw action on New Guinea and in Luzon. Herbert was one of seven brothers to serve in the military during the war.
Otto Hultgren (1917-1990)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
Tank Crewman
Before the war, Otto Hultgren worked at Doc’s Delicatessen in Marquette. He joined the Army in May of 1942, underwent basic training at Fort Knox, KY, and ultimately reached the rank of sergeant. Otto served in a tank crew that operated in Tunesia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and the Rhineland. He received three Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in battle. Otto’s brothers Arthur, Elmer, Ernest, Herbert, Russell, and Warren also served in the war.
Russell Hultgren (1915-1995)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
TEC4 Army Engineer in Europe
Russell Hultgren joined the Army in November of 1942. He served with an engineer unit that deployed to Sicily, Foggia, Rome, Arno, Southern France, and the Rhineland. He reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC4), meaning he was a subject expert but not a combat leader. Russell was one of seven brothers to serve in the military during the war.
Warren Hultgren (1922-1998)
346 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Repair Ship
One of seven brothers to serve in the war, Warren Hultgren joined the Navy in February of 1943. After attending the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and the Navy Pier in Chicago, he worked as a machinist. Warren served aboard USS Adonis, a landing craft repair ship. Adonis arrived at Utah Beach in Normandy on June 7, 1944, the day after D-Day. Her crew worked to repair amphibious vessels while under fire from enemy shore batteries.
John Hume (1919-1987)
1725 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Corporal and Railroad Machinist
John Hume worked at the Laux Food Store at 2234 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette. He joined the Army in June 1942. Hume reached the rank of corporal. He was a machinist for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) when he came home. John’s brother Nels also served in the war.
Nels Hume (1917-1944)
1725 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Battle of Rapido River
Nels Hume joined the Army in August of 1942. He served in Company A, 141st Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division. His unit fought in the Italian Campaign.
The 36th Infantry Division attempted to cross the Gari River, misidentified as the Rapido River, in what has come to be known as the Battle of Rapido River, January 20-22, 1944. The operation was poorly planned. Many ordinary troops were leery about attempting the crossing at the chosen location.
The 36th Infantry Division faced overwhelming resistance from the German 15th Panzergrenadier Division. The 141st Infantry Regiment was almost entirely wiped out. A subsequent inquiry found the engagement to be one of the most colossal American blunders of World War II.
Buried in Italy
Hume was one of about 500 Americans captured by German forces and was killed on January 21, 1944. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. Nels Hume is one of 7,845 American military personnel buried at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. His brother John also served in the war.
Leo Huttunen (1925-1995)
106 Bancroft St, Ishpeming
Combat Engineer and Miner
Leo Huttunen attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in 1943. Huttunen was a combat engineer. He deployed to New Guinea. He worked as a miner after the war.
Alden Hyry (1921-2003)
414 Peninsula St, Negaunee
Seabee and Diemaker
Alden Hyry joined the Navy in June 1943. He was a Seabee with the 104th Construction Battalion in the Pacific. After the war, he was a diemaker in Dearborn, MI. Alden’s brother Walter also served in World War II.
Walter Hyry (1924-2016)
414 Peninsula St, Negaunee
Sergeant in the Italian Mountains
Walter Hyry worked for the Korse Tool & Die Company in Detroit, MI. He served in the Army. Hyry fought in the mountains of Italy. He held the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Bronze Star for braving heavy mortar fire to give first aid to and evacuate wounded men. He also earned a Purple Heart. He worked as a tool and die maker for Ford Motors after the war. Walter’s brother Alden also served in World War II.
Robert Ickes (1922-1988)
131 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Flight Officer
Robert Ickes served in the Army Air Forces. He completed a course in engineering and operation at training school in Denver, went to Randolph Field in Texas, then to Pampa Army Airfield in Texas, where he received advanced twin-engine training, earned his silver pilot’s wings, and became a flight officer.
John Inch (1921-1993)
619 Champion St, Marquette
Army Medical Corps Dietitian
John Inch worked for Peninsula Wholesale Meats at 115 S Third St, Marquette. He joined the Army in July 1942. Inch served in the medical corps. He was a dietician at a hospital in North Africa. After the war, he was a sales agent for the Milwaukee Sentinel and Detroit Times.
Charles Ingison (1918-1983)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier and Cab Driver
Charles Ingison was employed by the Works Progress Administration. He joined the Army in December 1944. Ingison drove a cab for Belmore Taxi when he came home. His brother Ernest also served in the war.
Ernest Ingison (1924-1978)
902 W Ridge St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant Hit by Shrapnel
Ernest Ingison worked for Munising Wood Products. He joined the Army in March 1943. Ingison reached the rank of staff sergeant. He was wounded by artillery shrapnel and hospitalized in January 1945 and was released the following month. Ingison remained in the Army after the war. Ernest’s brother Charles also served in World War II.
Henry Isabelle (1926-2008)
340 S First St, Ishpeming
Sailor at Iwo Jima and Okinawa
Henry Isabelle attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in June 1944. Isabelle participated in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He worked as an electrician after the war.
Eino Jaakola (1917-1995)
110 N Fifth St, Marquette
Escort Carrier Fireman
Eino Jaakola worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Navy in April 1945. Jaakola served as a fireman aboard escort carriers USS Saidor and USS Point Cruz in the Pacific.
Gladys Jackson (1917-2005)
238 New York St, Ishpeming
WAC Aerial Photographer
Gladys Jackson attended Ishpeming High School. She worked at the H.W. Gossard Company. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in April 1943. Jackson trained in Denver, CO. She was an aerial photographer and was stationed in Casper, WY. When she came home, she returned to the H.W. Gossard Company. Her brother Leonard also served in World War II.
Leonard Jackson (1921-1971)
238 New York St, Ishpeming
Army Anti-Tank Unit
Leonard Jackson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked in the logging industry. He joined the Army in December 1942. Jackson served with an anti-tank unit with the 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division. His unit participated in the invasion of Germany. After the war, he worked as a prison guard in Jackson, MI. Leonard’s sister Gladys also served in World War II.
William Jackson (1923-1995)
214 N Fifth St, Marquette
Camouflage Engineer in Europe
William Jackson worked for the Postal Telegraph Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. He trained at Camp Butner in Stem, NC. Jackson was in Company C of the 602nd Engineers Camouflage Battalion. This unit deployed to England and operated in France. When he came home, Jackson worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Robert Jacobson (1922-1961)
426 W Empire St, Ishpeming
Combat Engineer and Mining Machinist
Robert Jacobson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1944. He was in Company A, 11th Engineer Combat Battalion, which operated in Europe. He worked as a mining machinist after the war.
Robert James (1921-2017)
221 S Second St, Ishpeming
Soldier in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
Robert James attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Star Cutter Tool Company in Detroit, MI. James joined the Army in 1942. James served in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. After the war, he was a laboratory analyst with the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He later worked for Michigan Bell.
Alphonse Jandron (1922-2003)
246 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Prison Stenographer
Alphonse Jandron worked at the Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Army in February 1943. When he came home, he worked as a stenographer at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Leroy Jandron
408 Washington St, Ishpeming
POW in Bavaria
Leroy Jandron worked as a driver. He joined the Army in May 1943. Jandron trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He operated in Europe. Jandron was captured in France. He was a prisoner of war (POW) at Stalag 7A in Moosburg, Germany. Jandron was released at the end of the war. When he came home, he worked for the gas and electricity company.
James Jannausch (1920-2000)
294 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Coast Guardsman at Guadalcanal
James Jannausch joined the Coast Guard in 1940. He was a motorman. Jannausch was stationed in Marquette, then deployed to Guadalcanal. He returned to the Marquette Coast Guard Station after his service in the Pacific. Jannausch was later a mailman in Big Bay.
Willie Jarvinen (1918-1951)
513 N Maple St, Ishpeming
Farm Hand and Coast Artillery Soldier
Willie Jarvinen was a farm hand. He joined the Army in May 1941, Jarvinen served with the 94th Coast Artillery in the Pacific.
Waino Jarvis (1912-1998)
559 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant and Meatcutter
Waino Jarvis attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Koski Mercantile Company. Jarvis joined the Army in May 1942. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a meatcutter at the National Food Store. Waino’s brother Walter also served in the war.
Walter Jarvis (1914-2001)
559 Jasper St, Ishpeming
TEC 4 and Powder Packer
Walter Jarvis graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked as a bricklayer for the Elmer Kielinen Construction Company. Jarvis joined the Army in April 1941. He operated in Europe and reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). When he came home, he was a powder packer for the Hercules Powder Company. Walter’s brother Waino also served in the war.
Audubon Jenkins (1901-1984)
133 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Seabee and Mine Mechanic
Audubon Jenkins attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Jenkins joined the Seabees, the Navy’s construction division, in July 1943. He trained at Port Hueneme, CA. When he came home, he worked as a mining mechanic. Jenkins was also involved with the Boy Scouts.
Alger Jennings (1924-2014)
263 Bluff St, Negaunee
Marine at Iwo Jima
Alger Jennings joined the Marine Corps in 1943. He trained as a Paramarine, an experimental group of Marine paratroopers that was disbanded in early 1944. A member of G Company, 26th Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Fifth Marines, Jennings participated in the initial landing at Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. He was wounded during his military service. After the war, Jennings worked as a diamond drill operator in the Marquette County iron mines. Alger’s brother Wesley also served in World War II.
Russell Jennings (1926-1996)
605 Jackson St, Negaunee
Radioman Among First in Hakodate, Japan
Russell Jennings joined the Navy in September 1943. He was a radioman aboard USS Eastland, a Haskell-class attack transport that operated in the Pacific. In a Mining Journal article published on November 8, 1945, Jennings described how his ship was the first to get to Hakodate, Japan. He was struck by how hungry the civilians were, and that they had known for some time that the war was a lost cause.
Wesley Jennings (1923-1996)
263 Bluff St, Negaunee
Saw Heavy Combat in Italy
Wesley Jennings worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1943. Jennings served in an infantry unit in Europe. He saw heavy combat in Italy, spending fourteen hours behind enemy lines, avoiding German machine guns and tanks. He managed to get a ride back to his company on an Allied tank. He worked as a motorman for Cleveland-Cliffs when he came home. Wesley’s brother Alger also served in the war.
George Jepson (1920-1994)
1321 Second St, Marquette
Jungle Air Force Silver Star
George Jepson worked as a draftsman. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. Jepson served with the 13th Air Force, nicknamed the Jungle Air Force, in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the Japanese enemy. After the war, he worked as a chemical engineer for the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, MI.
Thomas Jernstad (1924-1976)
1013 N Front St, Marquette
Marine Sergeant and Sheriff
Thomas Jernstad joined the Marine Corps at the age of seventeen in June 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. Jernstad deployed to the South Pacific. He remained in the Marines until 1951, also serving in the Korean War. He was a military police officer (MP) at Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, NC. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he left the military, Jernstad worked in law enforcement. He was Marquette County sheriff from 1957 to 1966. He then worked for U.S. Representative Raymond Clevenger.
Frederick Johansen (1917-1980)
228 Craig St, Marquette
Navy PBY Pilot
Frederick Johansen attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Navy in September 1942. Johansen trained in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a PBY Catalina pilot.
Georg John (1926-2009)
2234 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Basic Training in Texas
Georg John also spelled his name George. He attended John D. Pierce High School. John joined the Army in September 1944. He went through basic training at Camp Fannin in Tyler. TX. Georg’s brother Werner also served in World War II.
Werner John (1920-1995)
2234 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Financial Department
Werner John attended Graveraet High School. In 1937, he went to work for the First National Bank in Marquette. John joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. He worked in the financial department, first in Wake Forest, NC, and then in France. He continued his banking career after the war. Werner’s brother Georg also served in the Army.
Myron Johns (1924-1999)
612 Spruce St, Negaunee
Army Administrator
Myron Johns worked for the Cashway store on Iron St in Negaunee. He joined the Army in March 1943. Johns went through basic training in Atlantic City, NJ. He then received specialized administrative training at Mississippi Southern College. He worked as a machinist after the war.
Alex Johnson (1906-1974)
1709 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Army Machine Gunner
Alex Johnson joined the Army in December 1942. He went through anti-aircraft training. Johnson served as a machine gunner on an oil tanker. He reached the rank of corporal. Alex’s brothers Vaino and Walter and nephews, Alwin and Donald O’Neill, also served in the war.
Alfred Ward Johnson (1917-1996)
543 Iron St, Negaunee
Soldier in Hawaii
Alfred Ward Johnson, known as Ward, worked for the city of Negaunee and the Chicago and North Western (CNW) railroad company before the war. He joined the Army in May of 1941, was stationed in Hawaii, and reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Alton Johnson (1915-2013)
124 W Michigan St, Marquette
Anti-Artillery Soldier in Hawaii
Alton Johnson worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LSI). He joined the Army in July 1941. He served in a coast artillery unit in Hawaii. When he returned home, he continued in the railroad industry, working for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A).
Andrew Verle Johnson (1921-2004)
312 W Case St, Negaunee
Marine Staff Sergeant and Pressman
Andrew Johnson often went by his middle name, Verle. He worked at Guelff Printing. Johnson joined the Marine Corps in June 1942. Johnson fought at Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Johnson was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious action in Bougainville. He worked as a pressman after the war.
Arne Johnson (1915-1985)
349 Harrison St, Marquette
Army Physical Education Instructor
Arne Johnson attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked for the Norway school system in Dickinson County. Johnson joined the Army in June 1942. He taught physical education at the Technical School of Aviation at Chanute Field, near Champaign, IL. When he came home, he worked as a history teacher. Arne’s brothers Carl and David also served in the war.
Arthur Johnson (1925-2003)
123 Ready St, Ishpeming
Pacific Minesweeper
Arthur Johnson graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for his father at Johnson Dairy. Johnson joined the Navy in September 1944. He was an electrician’s mate aboard YMS-388, a minesweeper that operated in the Pacific. He worked in the copper mining industry in Houghton County after the war with C&H Mining Company. He was the Houghton County Mine Inspector. He later worked in the mineral research department at Michigan Technological University (MTU).
Carl Johnson (1912-1988)
349 Harrison St, Marquette
Soldier in the Solomons
Carl Johnson was known as Cotton. He was an ore dock worker. Johnson joined the Army in January 1943. He served in the Solomon Islands. He was hospitalized with an injury in Australia. When he came home, he worked for the City of Marquette. Carl’s brothers Arne and David also served in World War II.
Clarence Johnson (1922-unknown)
709 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Pilot
Clarence Johnson went by the nickname Cully. He worked for the Lake Shore Engineering Company. Johnson joined the Navy in November 1942. He earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as ensign in February 1944.
Clarence Johnson (1924-1970)
446 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Gunner
Clarence Johnson served in the Army Air Forces. He trained as a flexible gunner on combat bombers in Laredo, TX. Clarence’s brother Roy also served in World War II.
David Johnson (1922-1990)
349 Harrison St, Marquette
Army MP
David Johnson joined the Army in February 1943. He served with the military police (MP). He was stationed in Superior, WI. Johnson then transferred to Fort Sheridan near Highland Park, IL. When he returned to Marquette, he worked as a custodian at the post office. David’s brothers Arne and Carl also served in the Army in the war.
Donald Johnson (1922-1982)
535 Rock St, Marquette
Sailor and Dry Cleaner
Donald Johnson worked for the Dallas Drycleaning Shop. He joined the Navy in July 1943. He served in the Pacific and then the Atlantic. After the war, he owned and operated Modern Cleaners. Donald’s brothers Lyle and Robert also served in World War II.
Edwin Johnson (1918-unknown)
321 Jackson St, Marquette
Coast Guard Radioman in the Pacific
Edwin Johnson worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He served in the Coast Guard and trained in Pensacola, FL. He was a radioman. Among his assignments, Johnson served on the USS Callaway, a Bayfield-class attack transport ship that operated in the Pacific.
Edwin Johnson (1923-2019)
508 E High St, Ishpeming
POW and Metallurgist
Edwin Johnson went by Ned. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He studied metallurgy at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). Johnson joined the Army in September 1942. He operated in Europe with a combat engineer unit attached to the Third Army. Johnson went missing in action (MIA) in France on November 13, 1944. Johnson was later found to have been taken as a prisoner of war (POW) and was imprisoned in Germany. He was liberated at the end of the war and was awarded a Purple Heart. When he came home, Johnson worked as a metallurgist for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
George Johnson (1924-2017)
403 S Second St, Ishpeming
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Boeing Executive
George Johnson went by Brud. He attended Ishpeming High School. Johnson joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress navigator in Italy and India. Johnson remained in the Air Force during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force in 1974 at the rank of lieutenant colonel. Johnson was awarded the Legion of Merit. He then worked for Boeing. In this role, he trained the Iranian Air Force and worked as an industrial analyst.
Gustave Albert Johnson (1905-1949)
351 W Park St, Marquette
Army Dentist
Gustave Johnson went by Al. He graduated from Graveraet High School and Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He also went through Army reserve officer training. He worked as a dentist in Marquette. During World War II, he was chief of oral surgery at the hospital at Camp Wallace near Galveston, TX. Johnson held the rank of major.
James Johnson (1923-2010)
635 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in England
James Johnson graduated from Ishpeming High School. He served in the Army Air Forces. Johnson trained in Atlantic City, NJ. He then went through specialized radio repair training in Kansas City, MO. Johnson deployed to England. After the war, he worked as a bartender in Negaunee.
Leonard Johnson (1911-1968)
210 W Ohio St, Marquette
Soldier and Funeral Home Driver
Leonard Johnson worked as a driver at Swanson Funeral Home. He served in the Army. When he came home, he continued driving for Swanson Funeral Home.
Lowell Kenneth Johnson (1924-2015)
201 W College Ave, Marquette
Transport Ship Sailor and Chainsaw Shop Operator
Lowell Johnson went by Ken. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Johnson worked at the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Navy in July 1942. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Johnson served aboard the USS West Point, a transport ship that operated in the Pacific and then the Atlantic. After the war, Johnson operated Ken’s Saw Shop attached to Heath’s Hardware in Skandia. He continued working in the chainsaw industry in Lansing, MI. Later in life, he ran a small engine repair shop in Trenary.
Lyle Johnson (1919-2002)
535 Rock St, Marquette
Army Construction Unit and Bell Telephone
Lyle Johnson worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He served in an Army construction battalion. Johnson was stationed at Camp Swift near Bastrop, TX. He returned to work for Bell Telephone after the war. Lyle’s brothers Donald and Robert also served in the war.
Melvin Johnson (1925-2014)
712 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart at Normandy
Melvin Johnson went by the nickname Mev. He attended Ishpeming High School. Johnson served in the Army. He trained at Fort Dix near Trenton, NJ. He operated in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was wounded in Normandy. Johnson was awarded a Purple Heart and five Bronze Stars. When he came home, he worked in a flooring mill. He then worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Robert Johnson (1918-1942)
403 E Michigan St, Marquette
Bomber Crashed in California
Robert Johnson was a student at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. While there, he participated in a civilian pilot training program. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1940. He received his commission as an officer after training at Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX. He was then based at McChord Field in Tacoma, WA, and in Canada, flying bombers to Alaska. During this time, he married a Canadian woman. He then transferred to March Field, near Riverside, CA, where he served with the 27th Bomb Squadron, 30th Bomb Group. On December 29, 1942, he was piloting B-24D Liberator #41-1100 when it experienced engine failure and crashed near Ludlow, CA. Johnson and three crewmates died in the crash. Johnson’s parents were on their way to visit him and his new wife.
Robert Johnson (1919-1985)
322 N Front St, Marquette
Navy Pilot and School Principal
Robert Johnson attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was part of the famed Wildcat Squadron of Navy air cadets. He underwent initial flight training in February 1942 at the Navy aviation base at Glendale, IL. He then went to the Naval Air Training Center in Corpus Christi, TX, for advanced courses in navigation, radio codes, bombing, and gunnery. Admiral Alfred Montgomery presented Johnson with his coveted golden Naval pilot wings. After the war, Johnson worked as a school principal in Chula Vista, CA. Robert’s brother William also served in World War II.
Robert Johnson (1923-2012)
535 Rock St, Marquette
Army MP in England
Robert Johnson went by Bob. He graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked at the Marquette Golf Club and was an avid golfer. He later worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Johnson served as an Army military police officer (MP) in England. He reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Robert’s brothers Donald and Lyle also served in the war.
Roy Johnson (1920-1980)
446 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Auto Technician
Roy Johnson attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in February 1943. After the war, he worked as an autobody technician in Detroit, MI. He later worked for Bliss Motors and lived in Royal Oak, MI. Roy’s brother Clarence also served in the war.
Vaino Johnson (1915-1962)
1709 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Army Quartermaster
Vaino Johnson worked for the Piqua Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Johnson served with the 494th Quartermaster Depot Company and was attached to a medical unit. He was stationed at Camp Ellis near Bernadotte, IL. Johnson reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he worked in the lumber industry. Vaino’s brothers Alex and Walter and his nephews, Alwin and Donald O’Neill, also served in the war.
Victor Johnson (1912-1967)
1723 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Quartermaster and Mechanic
Victor Johnson attended Negaunee High School. He was a machine operator. Johnson joined the Army in September 1943. He served with the 617th Quartermaster Depot Company in France. Johnson worked as a mechanic for the City of Marquette after the war.
Walter Johnson (1910-1981)
1709 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Ground Mechanic
Walter Johnson worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. Johnson was a ground mechanic. He was based in Fresno, CA. Johnson worked in the lumber industry when he came home. Walter’s brothers Alex and Vaino and his nephews, Alwin and Donald O’Neill, also served in the war.
William Johnson (1921-2002)
322 N Front St, Marquette
Combat Engineer
William Johnson graduated from Michigan College of Mines and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU), with a degree in chemical engineering. He participated in ROTC at Tech. Thirty members of his graduating class at Tech became commissioned officers in the Army. Johnson left Marquette in June 1942 to report to Fort Bragg, NC. He served as a combat engineer officer with the Army’s 36th Engineer Regiment. William’s brother Robert was a Navy pilot.
Theodore Johnston (1918-2006)
307 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces in Central and South Pacific
Theodore Johnston joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. He served in the Central and South Pacific. In 1945, Johnston was awarded the Bronze Star at Truax Field in Madison, WI.
Albert Jokela (1920-2018)
212 E Peck St, Negaunee
Wildcat Fighter Pilot
Albert Jokela went by Al. He graduated from Negaunee High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He then attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), where he learned to fly from Sig Wilson. Jokela was a member of the famous Wildcat Squadron and joined the Navy in February 1941 at the Palestra. He received his golden pilot’s wings at Corpus Christi, TX. Jokela flew a Grumman Wildcat in the South Pacific. He was the first pilot to land on the new aircraft carrier USS Corregidor. Jokela shot down a Japanese plane near Saipan, earning an Air Medal and citation for bravery from Admiral Chester Nimitz.
Aeronautical Engineer
After the war, he earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan (U-M). He worked as a flight-testing engineer for major aircraft companies Douglas and Northrop. He then analyzed enemy aircraft performance for the Air Force Systems Command, Foreign Technology Division. After that, he worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), developing testing standards for planes and helicopters. Jokela is listed on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. Albert’s brothers Charles and Stanley also served in the war.
Charles Jokela (1924-1993)
212 E Peck St, Negaunee
Marine Corps Aviation Machinist’s Mate
Charles Jokela joined the Marine Corps in September 1942. He went through boot training in San Diego, CA. He graduated as an aviation machinist’s mate at Navy Pier, in Chicago, IL. Jokela operated in the South Pacific. When he came home, he worked in the iron mining industry. His brothers Albert and Stanley also served in the war.
Stanley Jokela (1923-1945)
212 E Peck St, Negaunee
Killed on Corregidor
Stanley Jokela graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the Mattson Store. Jokela joined the Army in February 1943. He trained at Fort Sheridan in Lake Forest, IL. He then went to St. Petersburg, FL. He went through specialized training at the City College of New York. Jokela served in Company A, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. He fought in New Guinea and the Philippines. He was killed fighting on Corregidor on February 26, 1945. Stanley’s brothers Albert and Charles also served in World War II.
George Jokinen (1920-1970)
321 Prince St, Negaunee
Infantryman in Europe and Iron Miner
George Jokinen worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in November 1944. Jokinen was in Company F, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. This unit fought in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. He worked as an iron miner after the war. George’s sister Lila and brother Willard also served in World War II.
Lila Jokinen (1921-2008)
321 Prince St, Negaunee
Army Nurse in the Pacific
Lila Jokinen graduated from Negaunee High School. She trained as a nurse at St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Jokinen served as an Army nurse in Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. After the war, she worked in the obstetrics ward at St. Luke’s Hospital. Lila’s brothers George and Willard also served in the war.
Willard Jokinen (1918-1993)
321 Prince St, Negaunee
Soldier and Mine Driver
Willard Jokinen worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in June 1942. After the war, he worked as a driver for Cleveland-Cliffs. Willard’s brother George and sister Lila also served in World War II.
Robert Jones (1907-1962)
315 E Prospect St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Captain
Robert Jones joined the Navy in 1926. The following year, he gained admission to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated in 1931. He then trained as a pilot in San Diego, CA. He served aboard a destroyer and battleship USS Tennessee in the Panama Canal Zone. After further flight training at Pensacola, FL, he earned his pilot’s wings. Jones participated in the search for missing Amelia Earhart in the Pacific. He then served aboard aircraft carriers Lexington, Saratoga, and Wasp. Jones also oversaw seaplane operations in Pensacola, FL, and Alameda, CA. Jones continued to serve in the Navy after World War II. He was made captain of the aircraft carrier USS Bennington in 1957 and retired in 1961.
William Jones (1916-1990)
305 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Bowler
William Jones worked at Pechauer’s service station, located at 500 S Front St, Marquette. Jones was a talented bowler. He bowled on the Bon Ton Café team that won the Marquette Classic League championship in 1941. In that tournament, Jones bowled a perfect game, getting twelve straight strikes for a score of 300. This was only the third time anyone bowled a perfect game in a sanctioned series in Marquette. Jones joined the Army Air Forces and served in the headquarters squadron at Hammer Field in Fresno, CA. While in the service, he continued to bowl, leading the Unit Personnel team in the Hammer Field bowling league. After the war, William Jones worked as a wholesale wine merchant in Marquette.
George Jorgensen (1925-2002)
210 E Prospect St, Marquette
Marine Corporal
George Jorgensen worked for College Cleaners. He joined the Marine Corps in 1943. Jorgensen fought at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa. He also served in the Korean War. Jorgensen reached the rank of corporal. George’s brother John also served in World War II.
John Jorgensen (1924-1979)
210 E Prospect St, Marquette
Navy Airman and Insurance Salesman
John Jorgensen worked for College Cleaners. He joined the Navy in December 1942. Jorgensen was an airman. When he came home, he was a salesman for the Elder Insurance Company. John’s brother George also served in the war.
Melvin Joslin (1916-1979)
327 Fisher St, Marquette
Orderly, Staff Sergeant, and Prison Guard
Melvin Joslin worked as a hospital orderly. He served in the Army. Joslin also served in the Korean War. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Clarence Jouppi (1924-2005)
119 Tobin St, Negaunee
Sailor and Hospital Technician
Clarence Jouppi joined the Navy in July 1943. He served in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked as a technician at St. Luke’s Hospital. Clarence’s brother Edwin also served in World War II.
Edwin Jouppi (1919-1945)
119 Tobin St, Negaunee
Armored Infantryman Killed in Germany
Edwin Jouppi graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the North Range Mining Company. Jouppi joined the Army in June 1944. He trained in Fort Knox, KY. Jouppi served with the 32nd Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division. He was killed in battle in Cologne, Germany on March 6, 1945. Jouppi was awarded the Purple Heart. Edwin’s brother Clarence also served in the war.
Evelyn Juhola (1924-1987)
454 Jasper St, Ishpeming
WAVE in Texas
Evelyn Juhola joined the Navy’s women’s auxiliary, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in June 1944. She was stationed in Kingsville, TX. Evelyn’s siblings Karlo and Selma also served in the war.
Karlo Juhola (1918-1997)
454 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Army Engineer and Diamond Driller
Juhola attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Juhola served as an engineer in England. He worked as a diamond drill operator in iron mines after the war. Karlo’s sisters Evelyn and Selma also served in the war.
Selma Juhola (1920-2012)
454 Jasper St, Ishpeming
WAC in New Guinea
Selma Juhola attended Ishpeming High School. She worked as a housekeeper in Bronx, NY. Juhola joined the Women’s Army Corps in February 1943. She served in New Guinea. Juhola is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Selma’s brother Karlo and sister Evelyn also served in World War II.
Leslie June (1920-1984)
128 W Arch St, Marquette
Solider and Sawmill Worker
Leslie June worked as a woodcutter. He joined the Army in September 1942. June reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). When he came home, June worked at a sawmill. Leslie’s cousin, Clyde Marcotte, also served in the war.
George Juvani (1910-1956)
536 Bluff St, Negaunee
Army Amphibious Ordnance Officer
George Juvani joined the Army in August 1942. He trained in Shreveport, LA. Juvani then worked as an ordnance officer with the amphibious warfare training force at Fort Ord, near Monterrey, CA. He reached the rank of technician, fourth grade.
Aloysius Kamecki (1903-1942)
402 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Mortally Wounded in Greenland
Aloysius Kamecki joined the Navy in 1927. He was a machinist’s mate. Kamecki was wounded in action in September 1941. He was hospitalized in Virginia. Kamecki died of his wounds on February 19, 1942. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His brother George also served in the war.
George Kamecki (1923-1945)
402 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Fatally Wounded in Germany
George Kamecki joined the Army in January 1943. He served with the 14th Infantry Regiment, 74th Infantry Division in France and Germany. Kamecki was fatally wounded in Germany on April 26, 1945. George’s brother Aloysius also served in the war.
John Kamppinen (1922-2005)
177 Zoberlein St, Ishpeming
Alpine Infantry in Italy
John Kamppinen attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for James Pickland and Company. He joined the Army in 1943. Kamppinen was in the 10th Mountain Division, a specialized alpine infantry unit that operated in Italy. He earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a radio dispatcher after the war.
Russell Kanerva (1924-2019)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Infantry Landing Ship Sailor
Russell Kanerva graduated from Gwinn High School. He joined the Navy in January 1944. Kanerva served aboard USS LCI(L)-407, an infantry landing ship that operated in the Pacific. Later in life, he worked for Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee. Russell’s stepbrothers Bernhardt, Eino, Lauri, Onni, and Reino also served in the war.
Bernhardt Kangas (1920-1983)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Miner, Soldier, and Carpenter
Bernhardt Kangas went by Bernie. He worked as a miner. Kangas joined the Army in November 1942. Kangas was a carpenter in the building industry when he came home. Bernhardt’s brothers Eino, Lauri, Onni, and Reino, and stepbrother Russell Kanerva also served in the war.
Eino Kangas (1925-2019)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Landing Ship Sailor and Mining Ship Tender
Eino Kangas served in the Navy. He was aboard USS LSM-230, a landing ship, medium that operated in the Pacific. Kangas was a ship tender in the mining industry after the war. Eino’s brothers Bernhardt, Lauri, Onni, Reino, and stepbrother Russell Kanerva also served in World War II.
John Kangas (1909-1979)
318 S Fourth St, Ishpeming
Navy Construction Mechanic
John Kangas attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Garrick Construction Company in Chicago, IL. Kangas joined the Navy in December 1941. He operated as a construction mechanic in the Pacific.
Lauri Kangas (1922-2007)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Soldier and School Bus Driver
Lauri Kangas worked as a miner. He joined the Army in December 1942. Kangas was stationed at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, NC. When he came home, he worked as a bus driver for the Ishpeming Public School District. Lauri’s brothers Bernhardt, Eino, Onni, Reino, and stepbrother Russell Kanerva also served in the war.
Martin Kangas (1926-2004)
609 Lake St, Negaunee
Destroyer Radioman in the Pacific
Martin Kangas went by Marty. He joined the Navy in June 1944. Kangas was a radioman aboard USS Liddle, a Buckley-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. This ship was hit by a kamikaze attack on December 7, 1944, in the Battle of Ormoc Bay. Thirty-eight Americans died in the attack. After the war, Kangas worked for the state government in Lansing, MI.
Onni Kangas (1924-1944)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Killed in Bicycle Accident
Onni Kangas joined the Army in March 1943. He served in Europe with the 1456th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. Kangas was killed in a non-combat bicycle accident on May 27, 1944. Onni’s brothers Bernhardt, Eino, Lauri, Reino, and stepbrother Russell Kanerva also served in the war.
Raymond Kangas (1911-1998)
336 S Second St, Ishpeming
Army Medical Detachment
Raymond Kangas served in the Army. He was part of a medical detachment stationed at Camp Reynolds in Greenville, PA.
Reino Kangas (1925-1989)
558 Elm St, Negaunee
Naval Hospital in San Diego
Reino Kangas joined the Navy in October 1942. He was stationed at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. After the war, he was a millwright in Milwaukee, WI. Reino’s brothers Bernhardt, Eino, Lauri, Onni, and stepbrother Russell Kanerva also served in World War II.
James Kanney (1923-1982)
600 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces
James Kanney attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU) for one year. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. Kanney trained at Chico and Stockton, CA. He received his silver pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant in March 1943. Kanney was stationed in Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor.
George Kannianen (1911-unknown)
463 Prince St, Negaunee
Soldier in England
George Kannianen attended Negaunee High School. He worked for the Burroughs Adding Machine Company in Detroit, MI. Kannianen served in the Army in England. George’s nephew, William Parkkonen, also served in the war.
Allie Kantola (1923-1977)
935 Oak St, Negaunee
WAC at Air Force Base
Allie Kantola joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in June 1944. She served with the Army Air Forces at Dow Field in Bangor, ME. Allie’s brothers Lauri and Reino also served in World War II.
Lauri Kantola (1920-1990)
935 Oak St, Negaunee
Soldier, Prison Guard, and Miner
Lauri Kantola worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in November 1944. He worked at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war. He later worked in the Negaunee Mine. Lauri’s sister Allie and brother Reino also served in World War II.
Reino Kantola (1927-2003)
935 Oak St, Negaunee
Sailor in Alaska and Iron Miner
Reino Kantola joined the Navy in March 1945. He served aboard USS Trenton, an Omaha-class light cruiser that patrolled the Northern Pacific and Alaska late in the war. Kantola worked in the Maas Mine after the war. Reino’s sister Allie and brother Lauri also served in World War II.
William Karbum (1924-2005)
217 Tobin St, Negaunee
Pacific ACORN
William Karbum attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in March 1943. Karbum served as a pharmacist’s mate. He operated with ACORN 24, a specialized aviation, construction, and ordnance repair unit that pioneered the building of a naval base at Los Negros. He stayed in the Navy after the war. In 1946, he served aboard USS Shangri-La, an Essex-class aircraft carrier. Karbum served in the Navy in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a hospital corpsman. When he retired from the military, he worked as a medical technologist at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, CA.
Eino Katajamaki (1924-2014)
147 W Terrace St, Ishpeming
Air Forces Communications Sergeant
Eino Katajamaki went by the nickname Kats. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Katajamaki served with Army Air Forces Communications Command in Europe. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a railroad mechanic, diamond driller for Longyear, and in the construction industry. Eino’s brother Toivo also served in World War II.
Toivo Katajamaki (1912-1987)
147 W Terrace St, Ishpeming
Anti-Aircraft Training Sergeant
Toivo Katajamaki joined the Army in February 1937. He reenlisted in February 1940. Katajamaki was stationed at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. He was a sergeant in the 7th Anti-Aircraft Training Battalion. He mined for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home. Toivo’s brother Eino also served in World War II.
Otto Young Kaufman (1904-1968)
316 E Ridge St, Marquette
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Lieutenant
Otto Kaufman often went by Young. He was the son of banking magnate Louis Graveraet Kaufman. Kaufman worked at Loma Farms. He was later president of First National Bank. Kaufman joined the Navy in October 1942. He served with the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, D.C. This agency oversaw Navy aviation research and development. Kaufman reached the rank of lieutenant. He went back to work for the First National Bank when he came home.
Bernard Kaukola (1923-2005)
523 W Spring St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Bombardier
Bernard Kaukola worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served with the 376th Bombardment Group, which operated in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he obtained a degree in forestry from Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He worked as a civil engineer for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Bernard’s brother Toivo also served in World War II.
Toivo Kaukola (1911-1943)
523 W Spring St, Marquette
Gunner’s Mate Lost at Sea
Toivo Kaukola worked as a logger. He joined the Navy in August 1942. He trained at the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago, IL. Kaukola served aboard the Liberty ship Anne Bradstreet. He was a gunner’s mate. Kaukola was part of a gun crew that shot down four German bombers that attacked their convoy in the Mediterranean on August 13, 1943. He went missing at sea during an attack by German bombers on December 2, 1943, in Bari, Italy. Kaukola was awarded the Purple Heart. He is memorialized at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. His brother Bernard also served in the war.
Arne Kauppinen (1912-1987)
757 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Pacific Gunner’s Mate
Arne Kauppinen worked for the Republic Iron and Steel Company. He joined the Navy in September 1943. Kauppinen served as a gunner’s mate in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a miner for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Arne’s brothers Paul and Veikko also served in the war.
Paul Kauppinen (1921-1969)
757 Baldwin Ave, Marquette
Soldier in New Guinea
Paul Kauppinen worked for the Ex-Cell-O Corporation, a tool manufacturer based in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in March 1943. He served in New Guinea. Paul’s brothers Arne and Veikko also served in the war.
Veikko Kauppinen (1910-1962)
757 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Pacific Sailor and Miner
Veikko Kauppinen worked as a miner for the Inland Steel Company. He joined the Navy and was stationed at camp Peary near Williamsburg, VA. Kauppinen served aboard USS Dutchess, a Windsor-class attack transport that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a miner in Deer Lodge, MT. Veikko’s brothers Arne and Paul also served in World War II.
Dayton Kellan (1918-2013)
310 Mitchell Ave, Negaunee
Army Captain in Europe
Dayton Kellan went by the nickname Tod. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He earned a degree from Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was a teacher in L’Anse. Kellan joined the Army in September 1942. He was stationed at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, MI. Kellan deployed to Europe and reached the rank of captain. After the war, he managed the water plant for the City of Negaunee. His brother Norman also served in World War II.
Harold Kellan (1906-2007)
114 W Arch St, Marquette
Musician, Soldier, Dining Room Manager
Harold Kellan was a musician. He was an organist for the First Presbyterian Church. Kellan joined the Army in March 1942. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he was the dining room manager at Hotel Northland.
Norman Kellan (1920-2012)
310 Mitchell Ave, Negaunee
Soldier and Jeweler
Norman Kellan worked for the J.C. Penney store in Ishpeming. He joined the Army in December 1942. After the war, he operated Kellan’s Jewelry in Negaunee. Norman’s brother Dayton also served in the Army in World War II.
Richard Kelly (1918-1993)
1025 N Front St, Marquette
Air Force Depot and Hardware Store
Richard Kelly went by Dick. He joined the military in 1941. He served in the Army Air Forces, and was stationed in North Africa, England, and Italy. Richard Kelly received a Bronze Star for his efficient and cheerful work as chief administrative clerk at an air force depot in Italy between December of 1943 and May of 1945. After the war, Kelly worked at his family’s business, Kelly Hardware Company, located on the 300 block of S Front St in Marquette.
James Kelley (1926-1972)
214 Sixth St, Marquette
Signal Company in Italy
James Kelley worked with his father as a carpenter. He joined the Army in June 1945. Kelley served with the 3195th Signal Service Company in Italy. He continued to work as a carpenter when he came home. His brother Warren also served in the war.
Warren Kelley (1925-2018)
214 Sixth St, Marquette
Landing Ship Motor Machinist’s Mate
Warren Kelley attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. Kelley was a motor machinist’s mate. He served aboard landing ships in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a janitor at a hospital in Kansas City, MO. Warren’s brother James also served in World War II.
George Kendricks (1918-1991)
1009 Pine St, Marquette
Navy Gunnery Officer
George Kendricks graduated from Northern College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He then attended law school at the University of Wisconsin (UW). Kendricks joined the Navy in October 1942. He received officer training at Abbott Hall in Chicago, IL. He was a gunnery officer.
Dalton Kent (1924-1991)
668 Bluff St, Negaunee
Infantryman and Electrician
Dalton Kent worked for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Army in March 1943. Kent served in an infantry unit. After the war, he was an electrician for Manning Heating.
Dorothy Keough (1923-1997)
912 Pine St, Marquette
Marine Corps Postal Clerk
Dorothy Keough attended Graveraet High School. She attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Keough joined the Marine Corps women’s reserve in July 1943. She served as a post office clerk at Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, CA.
Richard Kepler (1924-1996)
104 E Magnetic St, Marquette
Combat Engineer in Europe
Richard Kepler joined the Army in March 1943. He was a combat engineer. Kepler served in Germany and Belgium. He continued his career in the Army during the Korean War, retiring in 1957.
George Richard Keskey (1924-2005)
639 W College Ave, Marquette
Tank Unit in Germany
George Keskey went by Dick. He attended Graveraet High School and the University of Michigan (U-M). Keskey joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 774th Tank Battalion in Germany. Keskey reached the rank of sergeant. He worked in the medical field after the war.
William Ketola (1920-2009)
306 Kanter St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces and National Guard
William Ketola attended Negaunee High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Negaunee Mine. Ketola joined the Army Air Forces in February 1942. After the war, he served in the National Guard. When he returned to civilian life, he worked for the J&L Mining Company at the Tracy Mine. He was later a bus driver and custodian for the Ishpeming School District.
Albert Kevern (1910-1998)
502 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Armored Division
Albert Kevern worked for the Sanregret Motor Company in Marquette. He joined the Army in November 1942. He served in an armored division. When he returned to civilian life, he worked as an automotive mechanic. Albert’s brothers Gordon, Marvin, Melvin, and William also served in the war.
Gordon Kevern (1922-2011)
502 County Rd, Negaunee
Secret Mission: Camp Ashcan
Gordon Kevern, known by the nickname Corky, worked at Hubbard’s Garage. He joined the Army in January 1943. Kevern served with the 391st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. His unit had the classified mission of guarding high level German military and political prisoners in the Palace Hotel in Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg. This secret prison was known as Camp Ashcan. Many of its inmates later went on trial in Nuremberg, Germany. After the war, Kevern was known as a talented auto mechanic, working at D&C Body Shop in Ishpeming and Lincoln Street Body Shop in Negaunee. Gordon’s brothers Albert, Marvin, Melvin, and William also served in the military in World War II.
Marvin Kevern (1925-1975)
502 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Sergeant
Marvin Kevern attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1944. He first trained in Fort Sheridan, IL. He then transferred to Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS. Kevern served with the 404th Bombardment Squadron, which operated in Alaska. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Marvin’s brothers Albert, Gordon, Melvin, and William also served in World War II.
Melvin Kevern (1923-2015)
502 County Rd, Negaunee
Solider in New Guinea
Melvin Kevern went by the nickname Mugs. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He was known as a talented boxer. Kevern joined the Army in March 1943. He served in New Guinea. After the war, Kevern worked for the Marquette Board of Light and Power and Northern Michigan University (NMU). Melvin’s brothers Albert, Gordon, Marvin, and William also served in World War II.
William Kevern (1908-1967)
502 County Rd, Negaunee
Field Artillery Soldier and Cement Worker
William Kevern worked for the Chicago and North Western Railway and the City of Negaunee. He joined the Army in December 1942. Kevern served with a field artillery battalion. When he returned home, he worked in the cement industry. William’s brothers Albert, Gordon, Marvin, and Melvin also served in World War II.
Vance Kincaid (1931-2015)
208 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Pilot and Construction Supervisor
Vance Kincaid graduated from John D. Pierce High School and studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He trained at Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX. He earned his pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant, awarded November 20, 1942. Kincaid worked as a pilot training instructor at Mather Field in Sacramento, CA. His assignments included protecting the Panama Canal, patrolling for submarines in the Galapagos Islands, working for Strategic Air Command in Alaska, and flying in Guam and Japan. Kincaid is listed on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor. After the war, he married and moved to Gobles, MI. He worked as a supervisor for M.W. VanderVeen Construction Company.
Allan King (1920-2010)
524 S Third St, Marquette
Sailor and Mine Maintenance Foreman
Allan King worked for Belmore Taxi. He joined the Navy in June 1942. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. He was a maintenance foreman at the Empire Mine.
Edward King (1909-unknown)
377 W Crescent St, Marquette
Aviation Mechanic
Edward King joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He was an aviation mechanic. King operated in Egypt and Australia. After suffering an injury that resulted in a broken knee and ankle, he was put on light duty in Italy.
Harry King (1920-2000)
204 W Peck St, Negaunee
Soldier in India
Harry King worked for Consolidated Fuel & Lumber Company. He joined the Army in December 1942. King served in India. After the war, he worked as a bookkeeper.
Paul Kinville (1911-1984)
148 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
TEC 5 and Sanitarium Director
Paul Kinville studied at Glenwood Manual Training School. He joined the Army in October 1943. Kinville held the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he was the director of patient services at the Morgan Heights Sanitarium.
William Kipling (1923-2013)
727 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Camouflage Engineer in France
William Kipling was known as Kip. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. Kipling joined the Army in 1943. He trained at Camp Butner near Stem, NC. Kipling served in a camouflage engineer battalion in France. After the war, he worked for the Upper Peninsula Power Company.
Arnold Kippola (1921-2009)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Air Base Sergeant and Bus Driver
Arnold Kippola joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. He was stationed at Daniel Field in Augusta, GA. This air base mostly serviced transport and surveillance aircraft. Kippola reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he drove a bus in Detroit, MI. Arnold’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Harold Kippola (1922-2006)
424 E St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Car Mechanic
Harold Kippola worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in September 1944. Kippola trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. In February 1945, he was hospitalized at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He worked as a mechanic and foreman at Narotzky Motors after the war. Harold’s brother Arnold also served in World War II.
John Kirby (1907-1973)
617 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Infantryman in France and Beer Salesman
John Kirby was a driver for the Jernstad Distribution Company. He joined the Army in December 1943. Kirby served with the 137th Infantry Regiment in France. He was temporarily declared missing in action. When he came home, he worked as a salesman for a wholesale beer distributor. John’s brother Richard also served in the war.
Richard Kirby (1910-1993)
617 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Cavalry Recon in Italy
Richard Kirby worked for the City of Ishpeming. He joined the Army in May 1942. Kirby served with the 91st Cavalry Recon Squadron. He was wounded in Italy. Kirby received a Purple Heart. He worked as a water works engineer for the City of Ishpeming after the war. Richard’s brother John also served in World War II.
Alton Kircher (1909-2004)
226 W Ohio St, Marquette
Armored Division Major in Europe
Alton Kircher attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He played football, baseball, and basketball in college. Kircher coached football, Track, and basketball at Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in March 1941. Kircher served with the 14th Armored Division. He saw action in France and Germany. Kircher reached the rank of major. After the war, he was a football coach and physical education teacher at Washington State University (WSU).
Donald Kirkendall (1920-1984)
424 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
USS Marblehead
Donald Kirkendall joined the Navy in late 1941. He served aboard the cruiser Marblehead. In the months after they attacked Pearl Harbor, Japan rapidly took territory in the Pacific. The Marblehead joined the American-British-Dutch-Australian (ABDA) Fleet, formed to defend against Japanese naval incursions in the region.
Battle of Makassar Strait
On February 4, 1942, Japanese Mitsubishi G4M1 “Betty” and Mitsubishi G3M2 “Nell” bombers surprised the fleet in the Java Sea. Japanese forces were pressing to take the oil-rich Dutch Indies to fuel the imperial war machine.
Marblehead managed to maneuver her way clear of danger during three waves of bomber attacks but took direct hits in a fourth wave that killed 15 men, started fires, and did significant damage. She narrowly escaped destruction. Marblehead limped back to New York via Ceylon and South Africa, arriving May 4.
Kirkendall was unhurt in the fight but suffered a back injury when a box of ammunition fell on him as they approached New York harbor. He visited Marquette on leave in July. The smile on his mother’s face in the photo of the reunion that ran in the Mining Journal on July 11, 1942, shows her joy and relief at seeing her boy home safe.
Arthur Kitzman (1919-1994)
805 N Front St, Marquette
Army Pilot
Arthur Kitzman was an Army pilot. He trained at Randolph Field in Universal City, TX, known as the West Point of the Air. He received his silver wings and commission as lieutenant in a ceremony at Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX.
Eino Mikaeli Kiva (1916-2004)
218 N Fifth St, Marquette
Soldier in Iceland and Germany
Eino Kiva went by Mike. He attended Graveraet High School He worked for Frederiks Shoe Store in Traverse City, MI. Kiva joined the Army in January 1941. He served in Iceland and with the First Army in Germany. After the war, he worked for Western Electric in Sierra Madre, CA. Eino’s brother Martin also served in World War II.
Martin Kiva (1914-unknown)
218 N Fifth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces in Italy and State Liquor Store
Martin Kiva was known as Marty. He worked for the Michigan Liquor Commission as a clerk in the state liquor store. Kiva joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He served with the Fifteenth Air Force in Italy. Kiva went back to work for the state liquor store after the war. Martin’s brother Eino also served in World War II.
Leroy Klinger (1908-1980)
800 N Third St, Marquette
Chief Machinist’s Mate and Grocer
Leroy Klinger worked at Labonte’s Food Store. He joined the Navy in May 1942. Klinger trained at Naval Station great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He reached the rank of chief machinist’s mate. He continued to work in the grocery business when he came home.
Clifford Knight (1923-1990)
817 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Miner
Clifford Knight went by the nickname Red. He worked as a miner. Knight joined the Navy in 1942. He served as a gunner’s mate. Knight operated in England, Ireland, and North Africa. After the war, he worked as a miner in Butte, MT. He then worked as a powder man in Kalispell, MT.
Donald Knudsen (1922-2012)
428 Hampton St, Marquette
Soldier Wounded in Italy
Donald Knudsen attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Holland Furnace Company. Knudsen joined the Army in 1943. He trained at Fort McClellan near Anniston, AL. Knudsen served in an infantry unit that deployed to Europe. He was wounded in action in Italy. After the war, he worked as an aeronautical mechanic at a Navy base in San Francisco, CA.
John Knudsen (1923-2010)
649 Park St, Ishpeming
D-Day Soldier and Iron Miner
John Knudsen went by the nickname Jan. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. Knudsen served in the Army. He fought in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. When he came home, he worked in the Cliffs Shaft Mine. He then worked in the Empire Mine. John’s brother William also served in the war.
William Knudsen (1924-2008)
649 Park St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Radio Repairman
William Knudsen graduated from Ishpeming High School. He attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Knudsen joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He went through training in Atlantic City, NJ. He was then specially trained as a radio repairman in Kansas City, MO. He was stationed in Fairfield, CA. Knudsen reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked in the mining industry. William’s brother John also served in World War II.
Charles Koch (1914-2007)
558 E Arch St, Marquette
Army and Navy
Charles Koch attended Shattuck Military Academy, where he played hockey. He graduated from Washington & Lee College. Koch served in the Army for one year, then served in the Navy in the Pacific. He held the rank of lieutenant. Koch was a gunnery officer and executive officer of several ships including LST-622, a tracked landing ship. After the war, he owned several businesses in Pasadena, CA.
Stanley Koenig (1917-1987)
131 Rock St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor and Produce Clerk
Stanley Koenig worked as a salesman. He joined the Navy in December 1941. He served aboard USS Winslow, a Porter-class destroyer that escorted convoys between New York and England. When he came home, he worked as a produce clerk at Red Owl Grocery.
Donald Koepp (1914-1971)
2206 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Driver and Medical Detachment Soldier
Donald Koepp worked for the L.R. Brown Bus Company. He joined the Army in December 1942. Koepp was in a medical detachment with the 326th Field Artillery Battalion. This unit fought in Europe. He was a driver for Belmore Taxi after the war.
Keith Koepp (1923-1945)
249 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Radio Operator Killed in Germany
Keith Koepp attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. Koepp was a radio operator with the 324th Fighter Group, 63rd Fighter Wing. He was killed in a vehicle accident in Germany on July 23, 1945. Keith’s brother Lowell also served in the war.
Lowell Koepp (1926-2001)
249 W Bluff St, Marquette
Sailor and Chemical Company Worker
Lowell Koepp attended Graveraet High School. He served in the Navy. Koepp went through radio training school at the University of Wisconsin. When he came home, he worked at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Lowell’s brother Keith also served in the war.
Robert Koepp (1926-1978)
224 W Arch St, Marquette
Army of Occupation in Korea
Robert Koepp graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in December 1944. Koepp trained at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. He participated in the occupation of Korea.
Martin Koivisto (1908-1942)
319 Vine St, Ishpeming
Killed by Japanese Dive Bombers
Martin Koivisto went by the nickname Koivie. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, in 1932. He served aboard the USS Peary, a Clemson-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. Koivisto held the rank of lieutenant. On February 19, 1942, USS Peary was in the harbor at Darwin, Australia. Japanese dive bombers attacked, killing 88 men, including Koivisto. He is remembered at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines.
Reino Koivula (1914-1982)
510 Elm St, Negaunee
Captured in North Africa
Reino Koivula joined the Army in November of 1941. He served with the 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division. Koivula went overseas in March of 1942. His unit participated in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. Koivula was captured by the Germans in February of 1943. He was interred at Stalag 2B, Hammerstein, near what is now Czarne, Poland. The POWs left on January 29, 1945, as Russian forces advanced. Reino Koivula returned to the United States after the war.
Gertrude Korhonen (1919-1998)
522 Elm St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces WAC Clerk
Gertrude Korhonen worked as a stenographer in Worcester, MA. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in December 1942. Korhonen worked as a clerk at an Army Air Forces base. Gertrude’s brother Otto also served in the war.
Otto Korhonen (1920-1991)
522 Elm St, Negaunee
Coast Guard Electrician’s Mate
Otto Korhonen worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Coast Guard in June 1942. Korhonen was an electrician’s mate aboard a destroyer escort on convoy duty in the Atlantic. He worked as an electrician after the war. Otto’s sister Gertrude also served in World War II.
Hjalmer Korte (1911-1976)
120 E Peck St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Ground Crewman
Hjalmer Korte joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. He served with the Eighth Air Force. Korte was an assistant crew chief who helped to maintain P-51 Mustang fighter planes. He reached the rank of sergeant. Korte worked in the iron mining industry after the war.
Jonas Koskela (1912-1943)
403 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Soldier Killed in North Africa
Jonas Koskela went by John. He worked as a miner. Koskela joined the Army in April 1942. He served with Headquarters Company, Fifth Army. Koskela operated in North Africa. He was killed on July 26, 1943.
Arthur Koski (1921-2001)
309 Center St, Marquette
Patrol Boat in the Pacific
Arthur Koski graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He then attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), where he ran track and played football. Koski was in the Naval Reserve and left to report for duty at Columbia University days after he graduated from college and got married. He served aboard and then commanded a patrol boat in the Pacific, including in Guadalcanal and throughout the Solomon Islands. Koski reached the rank of lieutenant commander.
Assistant Director of Construction for the Pacific Coast
When he returned to the United States, Koski taught high school and worked as a contractor. In 1949, he went back to work for the Navy until 1979. He was based in the Washington, D.C. area and earned a graduate degree in civil engineering from George Washington University. He became the assistant director of construction for the Pacific coast, Hawaii, and Alaska. Koski was also an officer of the Karell Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of nautical artifacts and shipwrecks. Arthur Koski is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Arthur’s brothers Emil, Paul, and William also served in World War II.
Carl Koski (1906-1983)
335 Marquette St, Ishpeming
Army Engineer in Hawaii
Carl Koski worked as a carpenter. He joined the Army in June 1942. Koski served with an engineering unit in Hawaii. He worked in the logging industry after the war. Carl’s brother Matt also served in the war.
Emil Koski (1918-1988)
309 Center St, Marquette
PT Boat in New Guinea
Emil Koski attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He Joined the Navy in September 1942. Koski served with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Seven. His unit hunted Japanese barge traffic and rescued downed Allied pilots off the coast of New Guinea. Koski reached the rank of lieutenant. He earned a bronze star for his part in the battle for New Guinea. After the war, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers, retiring in 1981. Emil’s brothers Arthur, Paul, and William also served in World War II.
Fred Koski (1922-1945)
307 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Aircraft Carrier Gunner Killed in Kamikaze Attack
Fred Koski worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in 1944. Koski was a gunner aboard USS Bunker Hill, an Essex-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific. He was killed in a kamikaze attack on May 11, 1945. Koski is memorialized at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, HI.
Harold Koski (1917-1982)
422 S Seventh St, Marquette
Soldier and Boilermaker
Harold Koski worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in April 1943. He worked as a boilermaker for LS&I after the war. Harold’s brothers Robert and Willard also served in World War II.
Matt Koski (1910-1975)
335 Marquette St, Ishpeming
Tank Destroyer Battalion
Matt Koski worked as a farm hand. He joined the Army in November 1942. He served with a tank destroyer battalion in Belgium. He worked as a rock crusher in the road construction industry after the war. Matt’s brother Carl also served in World War II.
Paul Koski (1916-2001)
309 Center St, Marquette
Gunnery Instructor and MTU professor
Paul Koski taught in the public school system in Decatur, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. Koski was a gunnery instructor in Harlingen, TX. After the war, Koski was a professor at Michigan Technological University (MTU). Paul’s brothers Arthur, Emil, and William also served in World War II.
Robert Koski (1926-2001)
422 S Seventh St, Marquette
Navy Fireman and Butcher
Robert Koski joined the Navy in February 1944. He went through boat training at Naval Station great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Koski was a fireman, meaning he oversaw tending boilers and operating pumps. He worked as a butcher at Piggly Wiggly later in life. Robert’s brothers Harold and Willard also served in the war.
Willard Koski (1921-1957)
422 S Seventh St, Marquette
B-17 Radioman and Railroad Brakeman
Willard Koski worked for Belmore Taxi. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. Koski was stationed at Kingman Field in Kingman AZ, one of the Army’s main gunnery training bases. He served in the 452nd Bomb Group as a radioman and gunner aboard B-17 Flying Fortress Lady Gay in Europe. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. He worked as a brakeman for Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Willard’s brothers Harold and Robert also served in World War II.
William Koski (1912-1989)
309 Center St, Marquette
Army Engineer Lieutenant Colonel
William Koski moved to Forest Hills, PA, where he worked for the Columbia Radiator Co. He joined the Army in November 1940. Koski served with an engineering unit that operated in the Pacific. He remained in the Army after the war. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. William and his wife lived in South Korea for a time, where they helped to found the Samae Presbyterian Church. They retired in Alexandria, VA. Koski is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. William’s brothers Arthur, Emil, and Paul also served in World War II.
John Kotel (1923-2001)
617 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Railroad Station Fireman
John Kotel worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army in February 1943. When he came home, he worked as a station fireman for DSS&A.
Leo Koval (1924-1994)
1742 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Taxi Driver
Leo Koval worked for the Consolidated Fuel and Lumber Company. He joined the Army in July 1945. Koval worked as a taxi driver for Flanigan Brothers after the war. Leo’s brother Norman also served in World War II.
Norman Koval (1924-2017)
1742 Longyear Ave, Marquette
B-17 Ordnance Handler
Norman Koval attended John D. Pierce High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Koval handled explosive ordnance for B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers. He worked as a foreman at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant after the war. Norman’s brother Leo also served in World War II.
Anthony Kownacki (1908-1974)
423 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Anti-Aircraft Sharpshooter
Tony Kownacki immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1937. He joined the Army as soon as he became a citizen. Kownacki served as a sharpshooter in an anti-aircraft unit in the South Pacific.
Joseph Kratz (1917-1986)
434 Iron St, Negaunee
Fighter Squadron Staff Sergeant and Auto Mechanic
Joseph Kratz worked for Donnethorne Motors. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Kratz served with the 388th Fighter Squadron. He trained in Dover, DE. This unit operated in Europe. Kratz reached the rank of staff sergeant. He was an auto mechanic after the war.
Olin Krieg (1920-1943)
120 W Park St, Marquette
Northern Student
Olin Krieg graduated from Graveraet High School, then studied at Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU) for two years. While there, he completed the Civilian Pilot Training program organized by Chales Hedgecock and Sigurd Wilson.
Marine Aviation Training Accident
He joined the Navy at the Grosse Isle Base near Detroit in July of 1941, went on for training at Fairfax Field at Kansas City, then the Navy base at Corpus Christi. He became a Marine aviator and transferred to the Marine Corps aviation base at Camp Kearny at San Diego. Krieg died when his plane crashed and burned in an accident at Camp Kearny on May 10, 1943. He had married in San Diego in February.
Robert Kreig (1915-1974)
213 E Arch St, Marquette
Army Air Forces MP
Robert Kreig worked as a janitor in Lansing, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1945. Krieg served as a military police officer (MP). He worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war.
John Krogdahl (1919-1987)
208 Healy Ave, Negaunee
Fleet Communications Officer
John Krogdahl attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in June 1944. Krogdahl was a fleet communications officer in the Pacific. He was an insurance salesman after the war.
Donald Krook (1922-2007)
225 E Clark St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Clerk
Donald Krook graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Krook Joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He trained at Keesler Field in Biloxi, MS. Krook worked as a clerk in Africa and Italy. He was an office worker for Cleveland-Cliffs after the war.
Helen Kubond (1921-2001)
316 Harrison St, Marquette
WAVE in Washington, D.C.
Helen Kubond worked at the Pendill Pharmacy. She joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s auxiliary. Kubond trained at Hunter College and Stillwater, OK. She worked for the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) in Washington, D.C.
Robert Kucher (1919-1985)
114 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Mess Sergeant in Germany
Robert Kucher worked for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, the A&P store. He joined the Army in March 1941. Kucher served with the 16th Corps Artillery Battery in Germany. He was a mess cook. Kucher held the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Bronze Medal for operating an efficient mess hall under artillery fire and air strafing. He worked as a meat cutter for the A&P store when he came home.
Charles William Kuhn (1921-2006)
121 N Third St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Soldier in New Guinea
Charles Kuhn went by his middle name, William, and Bill. He was employed by Marquette Bottling Works. Kuhn joined the Army in December 1942. Kuhn served with an anti-aircraft gunnery unit in New Guinea. He continued working in the bottling industry when he came home. His brothers Chester and John also served in World War II.
Chester Kuhn (1915-1984)
121 N Third St, Marquette
Soldier and Dry Cleaner
Chester Kuhn went by the nickname Buck. He worked for Autore Cleaners at 419 N Third St, Marquette. He Joined the Army in April 1945. He returned to the dry-cleaning business when he came home. Later in life, he managed the Park Plaza Dry Cleaning Plant in Manitowoc, WI. Chester’s brothers Charles and John also served in World War II.
John Kuhn (1924-1992)
121 N Third St, Marquette
Purple Heart Marine
John Kuhn attended Bishop Baraga High School. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1943. Kuhn served in Bougainville and Guam. He was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. When he came home, he finished his high school degree. He then worked for the Marquette Branch Prison. John’s brothers Chester and Charles also served in the war.
Edward Kukuk (1926-2006)
415 Spruce St, Marquette
Navy V-12 Program
Edward Kukuk went by Ed. He attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Kukuk joined the Navy in 1944. He was an aviation cadet. Kukuk participated in the V-12 Navy College Training Program, designed to produce officers with specialized training. During this time, he studied at the University of Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina (UNC). Kukuk returned to NMU after the war, where he was a football star. Edward’s brother Norman also served in World War II.
Norman Kukuk (1918-2009)
415 Spruce St, Marquette
Hockey Star
The German American Marquette Kukuks, related to Kaiser Wilhelm II, pronounced their name like cuckoo, the German meaning of the word. When Norman Kukuk was about five years old, he liked to stomp around in his dad’s hip boots. The nickname Boots stuck.
Boots Kukuk was one of the best young hockey players in the U.P., routinely competing with older boys. He aggressively represented classic Marquette teams including the Wild Geese, Millionaires, and Sentinels.
He was invited to play hockey for the American team in the 1940 Winter Olympics, scheduled to take place in Helsinki, but canceled because of the war. According to family lore, Boots also received an invitation to play for the German team, but his father was enraged to see Adolf Hitler’s signature on a letter for his son and tore it to pieces.
Professional hockey teams including the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks tried to recruit Kukuk. Boots became a tryout member of the Cleveland Barons because they allowed him to continue his studies at Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). In college, he kept fit for his professional hockey career by competing in track and football.
Navy Pilot
At Northern, Boots learned to fly. He participated in a pilot training program organized by physical education instructor Charles Hedgecock and flight instructor Sigurd Wilson, whose pilot’s license was signed by Orville Wright. Boots became a proud member of the Wildcat Squadron, consisting mostly of young pilots from Northern, and joined the Navy in 1941.
His obituary opens a topic worth investigating. It correctly states that the Wildcat Squadron flew Grumman F4F Wildcats. It asserts that the F4F’s nickname came from the Wildcat Squadron, among the first American pilots to fly this model, and hence from Northern’s mascot. It is unclear if this is true.
After a sendoff party dubbed Kukuk Night at his beloved Palestra hockey arena in February of 1942, Boots went into service in the Pacific. In his first two tour of duty, he flew sorties from aircraft carriers including USS Chenango (CVE-28) and USS Sangamon (CVE-26), and island airfields such as Henderson Field on Guadalcanal.
His mother told him to fly slow and low. Boots wrecked four planes. A pilot who downed five enemy planes was called an Ace. Navy men joked that a pilot who lost five planes was a Japanese Ace. By the end of the war, Kukuk was one plane shy of being a Japanese Ace. At least one of his planes bore the name Ku-koo Bird. He was lucky to survive.
Boots lost his first Wildcat when its tail hook failed to grab the arresting cable in a carrier landing. He crashed his second Wildcat on Russell Island when it took Japanese ground fire to the rear. Boots went down in the Pacific in his third Wildcat on July 21, 1943, when fire from the Japanese base at Munda point hits its engine. Fortunately, an American destroyer passed by. The sailor who spotted Kukuk was from Ironwood.
Kukuk’s most harrowing experience came on his second tour. His new squadron, the hastily assembled Fighting Squadron 34 (VF-34), flew in support of Operation Cartwheel, General Douglas MacArthur’s plan to destroy the Japanese base at Rabaul. This original VF-34 was disbanded after a single tour in New Britain and New Ireland from February 13 to May 2, 1944. The VF-34 designation was used for another unit not long after.
On April 4, 1944, a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber landed in poor weather returning to Green Island from an attack on Truk. It sliced off Kukuk’s F6F Hellcat’s wing, destroying his fourth plane, and smashed into the plane flown by his wingman, Jack Rose. Boots heroically dragged his wingman out of the flaming wreck, but Rose and three bomber crewmen died.
During his military career, Kukuk was awarded six Air Medals, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and a Navy Marine Heroism Medal, the latter presented to him by Admiral Bill Halsey for pulling Rose from his burning plane. In his later years, Kukuk estimated he killed about a hundred Japanese during his two tours of duty and said he thought of it a lot.
Educator
Boots returned to the United States and taught combat tactics at the Naval Air Station in Daytona Beach, Florida. He earned a master’s degree in educational administration from Michigan State University. Kukuk taught and was superintendent in school systems downstate.
Kukuk held several influential roles in education and athletics in the Upper Peninsula. He taught in Quincy and Marquette public schools, was recreation director for the city of Marquette when the Palestra got its first artificial ice plant, and supervised education at the Marquette Branch Prison, where he developed a college degree program with NMU.
Local Historian
In his later years, Kukuk contributed to local history in several ways. After he retired from the Marquette Branch Prison, he served as executive director of the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame. He wrote down stories from the Palestra, chronicling classic Marquette hockey lore.
He made a scrapbook of Mining Journal articles about World War II. Kukuk also wrote of some of his own experiences in the war. In the last years of his life, Boots was working on a war memoir titled Blood Off the Clouds. This potentially invaluable local history document may be held by his family, as his goal was to tell his stories to his grandchildren.
Local archives hold information about Kukuk’s remarkable life. The Marquette Regional History Center has a collection of Kukuk material, including his flight logbook and reminiscences of his second tour of duty in the Pacific, as well as one of his hockey uniforms. Peter White Public Library has a file on Kukuk in their local history collection. NMU Archives has photos and papers mainly about Kukuk’s collegiate athletic career and his educational roles in Marquette. Sawyer Airport features Kukuk on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor. Norman’s brother Edward also served in the war.
John Arnold Kulju (1918-2012)
150 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Marine Corporal at Seal Beach
John Kulju sometimes was called Arnold. He worked for the North Range Mining Company. He served in the Marine Corps. Kulja was stationed at the Naval Ammunition and Net Depot in Seal Beach, CA. Kulju held the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a forklift operator at a soap company in Los Angeles, CA.
John Reynold Kulju (1920-2012)
323 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in India and Teacher
John Kulju went by Rey. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. Kulju then studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Kulju was stationed in India. After the war, he obtained advanced degrees at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU), and Wayne State University. He worked as a teacher in Kenton and National Mine.
Ida Kunde (1912-1991)
822 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Nurse in India
Ida Kunde graduated from Graveraet High School and the St. Lukes School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in June 1941. Kunde was stationed in India and was chief nurse of her unit.
John Kurian (1911-1975)
2222 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Army Staff Sergeant in Germany
John Kurian worked as a carpenter. He joined the Army in June 1942. Kurian served in Europe and participated in the invasion of Germany. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a bricklayer. John’s brother Steven also served in the war.
Steven Kurian (1919-1992)
2222 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Soldier in Iran
Steven Kurian worked for the Raish Sawmill. He joined the Army in November 1941. Kurian operated in Iran. When he came home, he drove a truck for a lumber company. Steven’s brother John also served in World War II.
Alvar Kurin (1919-1986)
639 E Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Iron Miner
Alvar Kurin joined the Army in June 1944. He was stationed at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. Kuring worked in the iron mining industry after the war, including at the Mather B Mine.
Robert Edward Kutcher (1919-1985)
114 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Army Cook and Butcher
Robert Kutcher went by his middle name, Edward. He worked at the A&P store in Ishpeming. Kutcher joined the Army in March 1941. He trained at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. Kutcher worked as a cook at Fort Riley near Junction City, KS. Kutcher was a meatcutter at the A&P store in Ishpeming after the war, working with his father.
Toivo Kyto (1919-1969)
404 Center St, Marquette
Motor Mechanic Sergeant
Toivo Kyto drove a truck. He joined the Army in October 1940. Kyto received motor mechanic training at Fort Benning near Columbus, GA. He reached the rank of sergeant. He worked as a salesman for Kelly Hardware when he came home.
Irja Maria Kyttala (1917-2006)
310 Cherry St, Negaunee
Army Nurse in South Pacific
Irja Maria Kyttala went by the name Marie. She graduated from Negaunee High School and St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943. After training at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, MI, she served as a nurse in the South Pacific.
Reino Laako (1918-1978)
603 N Lake St, Ishpeming
Fighter Group Lieutenant in England
Reino Laako attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Army Air Forces. Laako operated in England with the 364th Fighter Group. This unit flew P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs in France. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Laako held the rank of lieutenant.
Isaac Laaksonen (1921-1993)
111 W Case St, Negaunee
Army Quartermaster and Business Equipment Manufacturer
Isaac Laaksonen worked in construction. He joined the Army in February 1943. Laaksonen was in the quartermaster corps. He was stationed at Fort Francis E. Warren near Cheyenne, WY. After the war, he worked for the Burroughs Corporation, a business equipment manufacturer in East Detroit, MI.
John Labby (1919-1958)
160 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant and Veterinarian
John Labby, who went by Jack, graduated from Graveraet High School. He Joined the Army Air Forces in July 1941. He was stationed at Hobbs Army Airfield in Lovington, NM. He served with the 3017th Army Air Forces Base Unit. Labby deployed to Guam and reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he studied at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). Labby was a veterinarian.
Frank LaBelle (1923-1996)
134 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Camouflage Battalion
Frank LaBelle worked at the Smartwear Store in Marquette. He joined the Army in February 1943. LaBelle served with a camouflage battalion in Europe. He continued his military career in the Michigan National Guard, also serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. LaBelle reached the rank of major. Frank’s brother Vernon also served in World War II.
Vernon LaBelle (1918-2003)
134 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Aviation Mechanic in North Africa
Vernon LaBelle worked for the Piqua Munising Handle Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. LaBelle was an airplane mechanic and operated in North Africa. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he was a postal worker. Vernon’s brother Frank also served in the war.
Lowell LaBlue (1918-1969)
417 S Third St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and OSS Officer
Lowell LaBlue worked as a merchant marine for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. LaBlue served in Africa and reached the rank of sergeant. He also served in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), America’s first foreign intelligence agency. He worked in the railroad industry after the war.
William LaBonte (1922-2003)
1219 Pine St, Marquette
Rescue Plane Pilot
William LaBonte joined the Army Air Forces in November 1943. He flew a PB4Y patrol bomber. This plane was often used as a maritime rescue plane. He held the rank of lieutenant. LaBonte received an Air Medal for search and rescue missions in the Southwest Pacific.
Adrian LaChapelle (1917-2009)
213 Genesee St, Marquette
Soldier and Heavy Equipment Operator
Adrian LaChapelle worked for National Automotive Fibers. He served in the Army in World War II. LaChapelle worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. He was then employed as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Marquette. Adrian’s brothers George and Louis also served in the war.
George LaChapelle (1921-2008)
213 Genesee St, Marquette
Army Engineer in Alaska
George LaChapelle worked at Montgomery Wards. He joined the Army in April 1944. LaChapelle was an engineer in Alaska. He operated heavy earth moving equipment. LaChapelle reached the rank of corporal. He worked as a crane operator for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. George’s brothers Adrian and Louis also served in the war.
Louis LaChapelle (1926-1986)
213 Genesee St, Marquette
Sailor and Appliance Repairman
Louis LaChapelle joined the Navy in January 1944. When he came home, he was a serviceman at Northland Appliance. His brothers Adrian and George also served in the war.
Frederick LaCombe (1918-2002)
117 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Quartermaster and Mailman
Frederick LaCombe graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in July 1942. LaCombe was a quartermaster with the rank of sergeant at Fort Custer near Augusta, MI. When he came home, he worked for Vertin’s Department Store and Montgomery Wards. He later had a career with the postal service.
John Lacosse (1924-1964)
502 Rock St, Marquette
Camouflage Engineer and Prison Guard
John Lacosse attended Baraga High School in Marquette. He was a talented athlete. He joined the Army in February 1943. Lacosse served in the 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He was stationed at Camp Butner near Stem, NC. When he returned from the war, he worked for the Stenglein Brothers Printing Company. He then worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
William Lacourse (1921-1999)
514 S Seventh St, Marquette
Sailor and Truck Driver
William Lacourse joined the Navy in February 1941. After the war, he worked as a truck driver in Green Bay, WI.
Earl LaFave (1915-1989)
531 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Infantryman in Germany and Contractor
Earl LaFave went by Frenchy. He was a scrap metal dealer. LaFave joined the Army in May 1943. He served with the 8th Infantry Division in Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Start for meritorious action fighting in Germany. After the war, he worked as a contractor.
Margaret LaFave (1921-1986)
236 Rock St, Marquette
Navy Nurse in San Francisco
Margaret LaFave graduated from the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Training School in Detroit, MI. She then worked at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marquette. LaFave served as a nurse in the Navy. She was commissioned at the rank of ensign. LaFave went to work at Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA in July 1943.
George Lafkas (1917-1997)
434 Iron St, Negaunee
Army Engineer and Bartender
George Lafkas attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a bartender at his uncle’s bar, the Olympia Tavern, 432 Iron St, Negaunee. Lafkas joined the Army in October 1940. He served with an engineering unit based in England. He reached the rank of first sergeant. Lafkas took over the Olympia Tavern from his uncle in 1946. George’s brothers James and Theodore also served in World War II.
James Lafkas (1914-2016)
434 Iron St, Negaunee
Soldier and Diner Chef
James Lafkas, known as Jimmy, attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Bon Ton Café at 312 S Front St in Marquette, run by his uncle. He served in Iceland and mainland Europe with the 5th Division of the Third Army, under the ultimate command of General George Patton. When he came home, Lafkas worked as a chef at the Coffee Cup diner in Marquette. His brothers George and Theodore also served in the war.
Theodore Lafkas (1923-1982)
434 Iron St, Negaunee
Soldier in India
Theodore Lafkas, known as Ted, attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in December 1942. He served in India. After the war, Lafkas worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Theodore’s brothers, George and James, also served in the Army during World War II.
Joseph LaFond (1910-1982)
628 N Third St, Marquette
Pearl Harbor Soldier
Joseph LaFond joined the Army in November 1940. He first trained at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, WA. He then transferred to Pearl Harbor. LaFond witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and remained there during the war. He reached the rank of staff sergeant.
Sterling LaFond (1923-1985)
1201 N Front St, Marquette
Army Camouflage Engineer and Grocer
Sterling LaFond attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Peninsula Beverage Company. LaFond joined the Army in February 1943. He served with a camouflage engineering battalion and was stationed at Camp Butner in Stem, NC. After the war, he owned a grocery store. Sterling’s brother William also served in the war.
William LaFond (1916-1992)
1201 N Front St, Marquette
Army Infantry Medical Unit in Ireland
William LaFond went by Bill. He worked as a gas station attendant. LaFond joined the Army in June 1941. He was stationed in Ireland with a medical unit attached to an infantry battalion. LaFond reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he managed a gas station. William’s brother Sterling also served in World War II.
Albert LaForest (1925-2008)
394 Winthrop St, Ishpeming
Railroad Laborer, Sailor in the Pacific, and Iron Miner
Albert LaForest worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He served in the Navy in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Harold LaForest (1919-2000)
402 Tobin St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Medical Detachment
Harold LaForest worked for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1941. LaForest served in a medical detachment in Africa. When he returned from the war, he worked in the Cambria Jackson Mine in Negaunee.
William Leslie LaFortune (1909-1993)
1314 N Third St, Marquette
Navy Amphibious Officer in the Atlantic
William Leslie LaFortune went by the name Les. He graduated from Naval Officer Training School in Norton Heights, CT, in April 1943. He served in the Naval Amphibious Forces in the Atlantic. LaFortune then joined the communication staff at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base at Fort Pierce, FL. This facility played an important role in training Underwater Demolitions Teams (UDT), and there is information about LaFortune at the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. LaFortune reached the rank of lieutenant commander.
Edward Laiho (1921-1996)
205 Iron St, Negaunee
Soldier and Mining Mechanic
Edward Laiho worked at the Main Drift restaurant. He joined the Army in November 1945. Laiho reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he worked as a mining mechanic.
Waino Laitinen (1912-1944)
230 Silver St, Ishpeming
Infantryman Fatally Wounded in France
Waino Laitinen was a farm hand. He joined the Army in June 1942. Laitinen served with the 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. He was a field artillery operator. Laitinen was fatally wounded by an artillery shell burst in France on July 16, 1944.
August Lake (1915-1991)
1600 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Medical Corps in Texas
August Lake worked for the Northern Dairy. He joined the Army in November 1941. Lake served in the Medical Corps at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, TX. After the war, he worked for the Veterans Administration (VA) in West Allis, WI.
Russell LaLonde (1916-1992)
903 N Fourth St, Marquette
Sailor and Car Salesman
Russell LaLonde worked for Automatic Utilities Inc. He joined the Navy in July 1944. LaLonde trained in Farragut, ID. He was then stationed at Bremerton, WA. He worked as a car salesman after the war.
Warren Lambert (1907-1995)
347 E Ridge St, Marquette
Navy Doctor at Iwo Jima
Warren Lambert studied at the Detroit College of Medicine. He worked as a physician in Marquette. Lambert served in the Navy. He reached the rank of lieutenant. Lambert received a Bronze Star for treating the wounded while under heavy fire at Iwo Jima. He continued working as a doctor after the war. The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Archives holds a transcript of an interview with Lambert talking about how medicine was practiced in the past.
Edward LaMere (1919-1991)
323 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Field Medical Unit
Edward LaMere joined the Army in February 1942. He served in a field medical unit.
Robert LaMere (1924-1979)
608 Iron St, Negaunee
Transport Ship Sailor
Robert LaMere joined the Navy in May 1944. He served aboard a transport ship conveying Marines to combat zones. LaMere worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war.
Douglas LaMora (1919-2008)
228 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
MP in North Africa and Italy
Douglas LaMora went by Doug. He attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in 1942. LaMora served in an infantry unit in the Fifth Army. LaMora was a military police officer (MP) in North Africa and Italy. He was a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war. His brother Lowell also served in World War II.
Lowell LaMora (1921-2016)
228 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Baker, Soldier, School Employee
Lowell LaMora worked as a baker. He joined the Army in July 1941. After the war, LaMora worked for the Marquette Public Schools. Lowell’s brother Douglas also served in World War II.
Donald Lampi (1926-1999)
921 Oak St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces and Mine Motorman
Donald Lampi attended Negaunee High School. He was a basketball star. Lampi served in the Army Air Forces. He trained at Sheppard Field near Wichita Falls, TX. After the war, he worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a mine motorman.
Leonard Lampi (1917-2012)
146 Greenwood St, Ishpeming
First American Unit in North Africa
Leonard Lampi attended Ishpeming High School. He was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Lampi joined the Army in November 1941. Lampi was in the first unit of American troops to land in North Africa in World War II. After the war, he worked in Yellowstone National Park and the McCormick Wilderness.
Joseph Granville Lampman (1913-1979)
208 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Quartermaster in Ireland
Joseph Lampman went by his middle name, Granville. He worked for the Piqua Handle Company. He joined the Army in April 1941. Lampman served in the quartermaster corps. He deployed to Ireland.
William Langlois (1918-1982)
229 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Tec 4 and Railroad Brakeman
William Langlois worked for the Piqua Handle Company. He joined the Army in March 1941. Langlois held the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). When he came home, he worked as a brakeman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
Earl Langsford (1925-1987)
204 N Merry St, Negaunee
Infantryman and Mining Engineer
Earl Langsford attended Ishpeming High School. He was a Mining Journal carrier. He later worked for an electrical research lab in Evanston, IL. Langsford joined the Army in December 1943. Langsford trained in San Luis Obispo, CA. He qualified as an expert infantryman. When he came home, Langsford attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He later worked as an engineer for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Charles Lantto (1927-2010)
334 W Bluff St, Marquette
Guam Seabee
Charles Lantto joined the Navy in 1945. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Lantto went through Marine Corps training at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. He chose to transfer to the Seabees, the Navy’s construction division. Lantto served with the 134th Naval Construction Battalion on Guam. When he came home, he worked for the Marquette Board of Light and Power. His brother James also served in the war.
James Lantto (1918-1943)
334 W Bluff St, Marquette
B-17 Turret Gunner Killed in Belgium
James Lantto worked for the Buick Motor Company in Flint, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1941. Lantto served as a B-17 Flying Fortress flight engineer and turret gunner with the 533rd Bomb Squadron, 381st Bomber Group. He held the rank of sergeant. He was killed in action when B-17 #42-30021 was shot down and crashed into the Scheldt River near Antwerp, Belgium on June 22, 1943. Lantto was awarded a Purple Heart. His brother Charles also served in the war.
Donald Lanyon (1923-2002)
650 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Transport Plane Mechanic
Donald Lanyon worked for General Motors in Flint, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. He trained at Gulfport Field in Gulfport, MS. Layon was an airplane mechanic with the 46th Troop Carrier Squadron with the 317th Troop Carrier Group. After the war, he worked as a patternmaker for Lake Shore Engineering.
Edward Lark (1915-1975)
423 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier Wounded in Germany
Edward Lark worked for the Clifton Hotel. He joined the Army in September 1942. Lark was wounded fighting in Germany. He was sent to a hospital in England to recover. Lark expressed gratitude to the Red Cross for supplying him with necessities. He joined his wife in Escanaba after the war and worked for Escanaba Paper.
Dale Larsen (1925-2017)
101 S Main St, Ishpeming
Two Wars, Three Branches
Dale Larsen graduated from Iron Mountain High School. He served in the Marine Corps. Larsen was part of a shore-to-beach communication group with an engineering unit. He was wounded by shrapnel in heavy combat on Saipan on July 3, 1944. Larsen later enlisted in the Air Force and served for three years. He also served in the Army from 1950-1953. Larsen held the rank of sergeant. He was seriously wounded in the Korean War. Larsen was awarded at least two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star in his military career. He was later the president of the First National Bank in Niagara.
Donald Larsen (1920-2004)
316 Center St, Marquette
Soldier and Bricklayer
Donald Larsen attended Graveraet High School. He worked as a roofer. Larsen joined the Army in January 1943. He worked as a bricklayer after the war.
Ralph Larson (1925-2004)
328 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Wire Communications Specialist
Ralph Larson worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in December 1943. Larson served as a wire communications specialist. He was stationed at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. He had a long career as a professional photographer after the war.
Robert Larson (1918-1980)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant and Truck Driver
Robert Larson joined the Navy in May 1943. He reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he worked for the Clairmont Transfer Trucking Company in Escanaba. Robert’s brothers Victor and Wallace also served in World War II, as did his brother-in-law, Lester Gould.
Victor Larson (1927-2005)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Fireman
Victor Larson joined the Navy in October 1944. He was stationed in Little Creek, VA. After the war, he worked as a fireman in Lawrence, MA. Victor’s brothers Robert and Wallace and brother-in-law, Lester Gould, also served in World War II.
Wallace Larson (1920-1997)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Logger and Soldier
Wallace Larson worked in the logging industry. He joined the Army in November 1942. Wallace’s brothers Robert and Victor and brother-in-law, Lester Gould, also served in the war.
Willard Larson (1919-2014)
239 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Medical Corps
Willard Larson went by the nickname Red. He served in the Army Medical Corps. Larson was stationed at the 188th General Hospital at Camp Robinson in Little Rock, AR. After the war, he was the chief x-ray technician at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He then worked as an x-ray machine salesman for the Siemens Corporation.
Martin Lassila (1915-1945)
420 Oak St, Ishpeming
Laundry Platoon Soldier Killed at Iwo Jima
Martin Lassila attended Ishpeming High School. He was a salesman. Lassila joined the Army in August 1942. He was in the 279th Quartermaster Laundry Platoon. He was stationed in Hawaii. Lassila deployed to Iwo Jima. He was killed in battle March 19, 1945. Martin’s brothers Reino and William also served in the war.
Reino Lassila (1922-2010)
420 Oak St, Ishpeming
Staff Sergeant in the Mariana Islands
Reino Lassila attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in March 1943. Lassila deployed to the Mariana Islands. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Lassila delivered milk for the Northern Dairy after the war. His brothers Martin and William also served in World War II.
William Jacob Lassila (1918-1975)
420 Oak St, Ishpeming
Dutch East Indies Soldier
William Lassila sometimes went by Jacob. He joined the Army in July 1942. Lassila served in the Dutch East Indies. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade. Lassila drove a milk truck when he came home. William’s brothers Martin and Reino also served in the war.
Robert Laurie (1916-2002)
1109 Second St, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific Visited Korea
Robert Laurie was a teacher in Blissfield, MI. He joined the Navy in May 1942. Laurie operated in the Pacific. He reached the rank of lieutenant. Laurie visited Korea while in the service. He worked for the Ford Motor Company after the war.
Allan LaVigne (1914-1944)
408 Oak St, Ishpeming
Fatally Wounded in France
Allan LaVigne worked as a surveyor for the Marquette County Road Commission. He Joined the Army in July 1942. LaVigne served with the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in Europe. He was wounded in action on November 16, 1944. He died of his wounds in Lorraine, France.
Eugene LaVigne (1916-1975)
308 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Pilot in the Aleutians
Eugene LaVigne attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked at the Variety Store at 112 S Front St, Marquette. LaVigne joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. He trained at Chanute Field in Rantoul, IL. LaVigne served with the Eleventh Army Air Force in the Aleutian Islands, flying P-38 Lightning and P-40 Warhawk planes. He earned membership in the “I Bombed Japan Club” by participating in a bombing raid on Matsuyama Island in the Kuril Island chain. He was later stationed in Independence, KS. LaVigne is featured on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Joseph LaVigne (1907-1996)
711 N Third St, Marquette
Soldier and Music Teacher
Joseph LaVigne attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught in Saginaw, MI. LaVigne joined the Army in May 1943. After his military service, he was a music teacher.
Luella Joyce Lawrence (1921-1982)
1301 N Front St, Marquette
WAVE in Oklahoma
Luella Lawrence went by her middle name, Joyce. She graduated from Graveraet High School. She joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in June 1943. She trained at Hunter College. Lawrence then trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. She worked in a hospital dispensary at a Naval air base in Clinton, OK.
Robert Lawrence (1927-2024)
212 N Seventh St, Marquette
LST Yeoman in the Pacific
Robert Lawrence went by Bob. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for the Pendill Pharmacy and as a bellhop at the Northland Hotel. Lawrence joined the Navy in June 1945. He served aboard LST 1018, a landing ship that operated in the Pacific. He held the rank of yeoman. After the war, Lawrence worked as a clerk at Lake Shore Engineering. He also remained in the Naval Reserve.
Roy Lawrence (1918-2002)
131 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Air Forces in New Guinea and the Philippines
Roy Lawrence attended Eastern Michigan University. He played golf in college. Lawrence joined the Army Air Forces in December 1943. He operated in New Guinea and the Philippines. When he came home, Lawrence worked as a clerk for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
William Lawrence (1907-1943)
239 W Bluff St, Marquette
Quartermaster Killed by Submarine in the North Atlantic
William Lawrence served in the Army. He was a quartermaster. His transport ship was torpedoed by an enemy submarine in the North Atlantic on February 3, 1943. Allied ships attempted to rescue drowning passengers, but Lawrence was never found. General George Marshall sent his mother a letter of condolence.
Donald Lawry (1922-2018)
526 Center St, Marquette
Cactus Division Infantryman
Donald Lawry worked at LaBonte’s store. He joined the Army in February 1943. Lawry served with the 410th Infantry Regiment, 103rd Infantry Division, nicknamed the Cactus Division for its insignia. He operated in Europe. He worked in the wood products industry after the war.
James Lawson (1922-2019)
700 E Division St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart Mountain Infantryman and Banker
James Lawson went by the nickname Roxie. He worked at the Miners First National Bank. He was a ski jumper. Lawson joined the Army in February 1943. He served with the 10th Mountain Division. Lawson was wounded in combat in Italy and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After the war, he was vice president at the Peninsula Bank.
Carl Leaf (1923-2007)
413 Maitland St, Negaunee
Soldier in Europe and the Pacific
Carl Leaf graduated from Negaunee High School. He was in the Army and served in both Europe and the Pacific. After the war, he worked at the Mather A Mine. He later worked for the City of Ishpeming Parks and Recreation Department. Carl’s brother Gust also served in World War II.
Gust Leaf (1920-1979)
413 Maitland St, Negaunee
Armored Division in North Africa and Italy
Gust Leaf joined the Army in October 1941. He trained at Fort Knox near Lexington, KY. Leaf served with the First Armored Division. He deployed to Ireland then fought in North Africa and Italy. Leaf was wounded twice. He was awarded a Purple Heart, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star. Leaf worked for the county road commission when he came home. Gust’s brother Carl also served in the war.
Roy LeBoeuf (1923-2015)
440 Junction St, Ishpeming
Seabee Storekeeper
Roy LeBoeuf was an underground miner and blaster. He worked in the Mather B Mine. LeBoeuf joined the Navy in March 1943. LeBeouf served as a storekeeper with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction force. He was aboard the USS Cavalier, a Bayfield-class attack transport that operated in the Pacific. He managed a gas station after the war, then returned to the mining industry.
Louis LeClaire (1924-1976)
200 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Soldier in the Pacific and Logging Truck Driver
Louis LeClaire joined the Army in June 1944. He served in the South Pacific. He drove a logging truck after the war. His brother Raphael also served in World War II.
Raphael LeClaire (1926-2013)
200 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Heavy Equipment Operator
Raphael LeClaire went by Ray. He served in the Army. LeClaire was stationed at Camp Blanding in Starke, FL. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Raphael’s brother Louis also served in World War II.
Roy Lee (1924-1980)
324 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Army Quartermaster and Beer Truck Driver
Roy Lee joined the Army in March 1943. He served in the quartermaster corps. Lee was stationed at Fort Francis E. Warren near Cheyenne, WY. After the war, he drove a beer truck.
Clark Leffler (1927-2013)
466 Rock St, Marquette
Navy Photographer’s Mate
Clark Leffler served in the Navy as a photographer’s mate. He was a talented basketball player and once played against the Harlem Globe Trotters. He graduated from Spencerian College, now Concordia College. Leffler worked for Express Freight Lines in Wisconsin. Clark’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Leffler (1924-unknown)
446 Rock St, Marquette
Paratrooper Band
Robert Leffler was a talented musician. He joined the Army in March 1943. Leffler played with a paratrooper band. He trained in Nashville, TN. After the war, he moved to Milwaukee. WI. His brother Clark also served in World War II.
Andrew Lehtinen (1920-2009)
823 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Army Bomber Pilot in Europe
Andrew Lehtinen, known by the nickname Henry, attended Ishpeming High School. His basketball teammates called him Lightning because he was so fast on the court. He joined the Army in October 1940, began flight training in January 1942, and earned his silver pilot wings and commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Lehtinen flew in North Africa, Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece. On one mission, he had to bail out of a burning bomber into the ocean off Pantelleria, an island between Tunesia and Sicily. He floated on a rubber raft for fourteen hours before a British patrol ship spotted him. Lehtinen is featured on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. After the war, he lived in Chicago, IL, and worked as a commercial pilot. Andrew’s brothers Eino and Martin also served in the war.
Eino Lehtinen (1917-1994)
823 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Switchman
Eino Lehtinen attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at Twin City Chevrolet. Lehtinen joined the Navy in May 1942. He trained in New Orleans, LA. He worked as a railroad switchman after the war. Eino’s brothers Andrew and Martin also served in World War II.
Martin Lehtinen (1927-2005)
823 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Navy and Air Force
Martin Lehtinen attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Navy. Lehtinen trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was a fire controlman, meaning he was responsible for operating and maintaining weapons systems. Lehtinen also served in the Air Force in the Korean War and Vietnam War and reached the rank of senior master sergeant in that branch of the military. Martin’s brothers Andrew and Eino also served in World War II.
Albert LeMay (1915-1999)
516 W Ridge St, Marquette
TEC 5 and Prison Guard
Albert LeMay attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in September 1942. LeMay held the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Arthur Lemieux (1920-1944)
323 W Crescent St, Marquette
Paratrooper Killed Invading Normandy
Arthur Lemieux was a driver for Marquette Steam Laundry. He joined the Army in October 1942. Lemieux served with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He was killed in action during the on June 9, 1944, during the invasion of Normandy.
Paul Lemin (1925-2012)
503 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and School Superintendent
Paul Lemin attended Ishpeming High School where he played basketball. He served in the Army Air Forces. Lemin obtained education degrees from Northern Michigan University (NMU) and the University of Michigan (U-M). He was the superintendent of Northview Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
Robert Lemire (1926-2022)
210 Mesnard St, Marquette
Soldier and Army Corps of Engineers Worker
Robert Lemire ran away from home at sixteen to join the Army but was told to wait until he was of legal age, which he did. After serving in the Army during the war, he worked as a lineman for Illinois Bell Telephone in Joliet, IL. Later, he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet.
Constantine Lempesis (1926-1991)
322 E Prospect St, Marquette
Sailor and Bartender
Constantine Lempesis went by the nickname Coke. He joined the Navy in January 1945. Lempesis trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was then stationed at the Naval Reserve Armory at Michigan City, IN. Lempesis worked as a bartender at the Shamrock Bar after the war. He was a competitive bowler and tennis player.
Joffre Lempinen (1912-1970)
595 Norwood St, Marquette
Infantryman Wounded by Shell Blast
Joffre Lempinen worked as a machine operator at a machine plant. He joined the Army in August 1942. Lempinen was in Company K, 273rd Infantry Regiment. He fought in Germany. Lempinen was wounded in battle by an artillery shell blast. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After the war, he worked in a storehouse for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Nicholas Lenten (1920-2012)
509 Prince St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant in England and Mailman
Nicholas Lenten went by Nick. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. Lenten served with a bomber squadron in England. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was a postal worker. His brother Wilfred also served in World War II.
Wilfred Lenten (1913-1994)
509 Prince St, Negaunee
Soldier in Burma and Mining Technician
Wilfred Lenten attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in April 1942. Lenten served in Burma. When he came home, he worked as a technician for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Wilfred’s brother Nicholas also served in the war.
John Leonard (1925-2017)
128 W Michigan St, Marquette
Marine Corps Sergeant and Elementary School Teacher
John Leonard joined the Marine Corps when he was seventeen. He served with the 4th Air Wing Headquarters Squadron in the Pacific. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he earned a degree from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Leonard taught elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. John’s sister Rosemary also served in World War II.
Rosemary Leonard (1923-2011)
128 W Michigan St, Marquette
WAVE Lieutenant at Radio School
Rosemary Leonard graduated from Bishiop Baraga High School. She was an active Girl Scout. She graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), with a degree in business education. Leonard served in the Navy’s women’s reserve, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She was stationed at the Navy Radio School in Monterrey, CA. Leonard reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, she earned a PhD in education from the University of Michigan (U-M). She taught at Escanaba High School and at NMU. Rosemary’s brother Leonard also served in the war.
Fred Lequia (1922-1979)
307 E Case St, Negaunee
MIA in Germany
Fred Lequia worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1944. Lequia reached the rank of corporal. He fought in Europe. Lequia went missing in action in Germany. He was later located and hospitalized in France and England. When he came home, Lequia returned to the mining industry.
Robert Levine (1917-2004)
212 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Surgical Technician
Robert Levine worked for the Marquette Baking Company. He joined the Army in August 1942. Levine was a surgical technician in the Army Medical Corps. He was based at the Forst Wayne Ordnance Depot in Detroit, MI. Later in life, he worked as a computer programmer for Automatic Electric in Genoa, MI.
Albert Lewis (1915-1978)
262 Stone St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Corporal
Albert Lewis worked for Beyers Brothers Contractors. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Lewis reached the rank of corporal.
Donald L’Huillier (1921-1996)
218 Craig St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Sharpshooter
Donald L’Huillier worked for the Marquette Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in January 1943. L’Huillier served with an anti-aircraft artillery unit attached to the Ninth Air Force. He was based in England, Belgium, France, and then was part of the occupation force in Germany. L’Huillier qualified as a sharpshooter.
Francis Clayton L’Huillier (1919-1998)
232 Craig St, Marquette
Artillery Gunner
Francis L’Huillier sometimes went by his middle name, Clayton. He was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). L’Huillier joined the Army in December 1943. He served as a gunner with a field artillery unit in Europe. L’Huillier worked for Munising Wood Products when he came home.
Calvin Libby (1922-1943)
834 W Bluff St, Marquette
Electrician’s Mate Electrocuted in the Pacific
Calvin Libby joined the Navy in June 1940. Libby was an electrician’s mate. He served aboard USS Otus, a submarine tender that operated in the Pacific. Libby was accidentally electrocuted on September 16, 1943. Calvin’s brothers David and Ira also served in World War II.
David Libby (1923-1967)
834 W Bluff St, Marquette
Seabee and Research Director
David Libby attended Graveraet High School and the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He joined the Navy in April 1943. Libby served in the 102nd Construction Battalion, a Seabee unit that constructed airfields in the Pacific. After the war, he was a research director in Portland, ME. David’s brothers Calvin and Ira also served in World War II.
Ira Libby (1920-2005)
834 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Staff Sergeant and Prison Guard
Ira Libby worked for the Vickers Company, a hydraulics manufacturer, in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in January 1942. Libby also served in the Korean War. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After his military career, he was a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Norbert Libby (1922-1992)
1837 Tracy Ave, Marquette
Marine Staff Sergeant and Shop Teacher
Norbert Libby joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. Libby reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a shop teacher in Northport, MI. He later taught technical arts at Ferris State College, now Ferris State University.
Donald Liberty (1925-2007)
573 E Arch St, Marquette
Pacific Radarman and Corner Store Owner
Don Liberty joined the Navy in August 1944. He was a radarman aboard USS John Land in the Pacific. When he came home, he ran Doc’s Corner, a newspaper and cigarette store at 300 S Front St, Marquette.
Alvar Liimatainen (1919-1942)
319 Jackson St, Marquette
B-17 Radioman and Gunner
Alvar Liimatainen went by Oliver. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a bellhop at the Northland Hotel. Liimatainen joined the Army Air Corps in September 1940. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress radioman and gunner with the 93rd Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, Fifth Air Force. Liimatainen held the rank of sergeant. He was credited with shooting down three Japanese fighters. He was hospitalized in Australia after the enemy bombed the airfield in Java where his plane was parked.
Shot Down in the Pacific
On August 7, 1942, he volunteered to fly on a damaged bomber on an attack on a Japanese airbase near Rabaul. Thirty Japanese fighters intercepted the bomber group and shot down Liimatainen’s plane. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross. Liimatainen is considered the first person from Marquette to die in the war. Alvar’s brother Archie also served in World War II.
Archie Liimatainen (1912-1978)
319 Jackson St, Marquette
Army Corporal and Hardware Salesman
Archie Liimatainen joined the Army in April 1944. He reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, Liimatainen worked as a salesman at Quality Hardware. Archie’s brother Alvar also served in the war.
Philip Lillie (1920-1985)
1530 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Infantry Mortarman and Intelligence Officer
Philip Lillie worked at Lancore’s Sawmill. He joined the Army in September 1944. Lillie was an infantry mortarman and intelligence officer with the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). He was a guard at Marquette Branch Prison after the war.
Austin Lindberg (1917-1969)
812 N First St, Ishpeming
Army Captain Europe and English Teacher
Austin Lindberg attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Portage Township schools. He joined the Army in July 1942. Lindberg served with the 109th Infantry Regiment. He participated in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Lindberg was awarded a Bronze Star. He held the rank of captain during the war. When he came home, he taught English at the National Mine School. He also remained in the Army National Guard. Lindberg reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Carl Lindbom (1918-1989)
329 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Coast Guard Cutter in the Atlantic
Carl Lindbom attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Inland Steel Company. Lindbom joined the Coast Guard in March 1943. He served aboard the USS Calypso, a Thetis-class cutter that escorted ships in the Atlantic, rescuing survivors after enemy attacks. Lindbom was the principal of Brighton Elementary School in Brighton, MI. The school was later named Lindbom Elementary School in his honor.
Henry Lindeman (1921-2010)
1014 N Third St, Marquette
Tail Gunner in Europe
Henrey Lindeman went by Hank. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Lindeman joined the Army Air Forces in August 1943. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress tail gunner with the 427th Bomb Squadron in Europe. When he came home, he obtained a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan (U-M). He was a high school teacher and coached football and basketball. He later worked for the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
George Lindholm (1919-1999)
534 Center St, Marquette
Soldier in Alaska and India
George Lindholm worked as a repairman. He joined the Army in June 1941. Lindholm served in the Aleutian Islands and India. When he came home, he worked as a typewriter repairman.
Lowell Lindquist (1917-1988)
420 Oak St, Marquette
Service Unit Corporal
Lowell Lindquist attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Lindquist served in the Army. He was in the 1608th Corps Area Service Unit (CASU). Lindquist trained at Camp Grant in Rockford, IL. He reached the rank of corporal. He went back to work with Cliffs Dow when he came come.
Robert Lindstrom (1922-1981)
1041 Pine St, Marquette
Sailor in Italy and Sicily
Robert Lindstrom worked for J.C. Penny Co, 117 W Washington St, Marquette. He joined the Navy in October 1942. He served aboard a merchant vessel that transported supplies from North Africa in support of the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Linstrom surprised his family with a visit to Marquette on May 9, 1943. While home, he spoke with the Mining Journal. In an article published on May 15, 1943, Lindstrom described being under attack from German bombers for six days and six nights while supporting the Fifth Army’s landing at Salerno, Italy. Later in the war, Lindstrom served aboard SS William Bradford, a liberty ship that brought men home to America.
William Lindstrom (1919-1993)
1004 Pine St, Negaunee
Army Corporal in the Aleutians
William Lindstrom worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in June 1941. Lindstrom served in the Aleutian Islands. He reached the rank of corporal. He returned to working for Cleveland-Cliffs after the war.
Richard Liubakka (1923-2015)
321 Lombard St, Negaunee
Anti-Aircraft Soldier in Southern France
Richard Liubakka worked for the City of Negaunee. He served in an Army guided missile anti-aircraft unit. Liubakka deployed to Southern France. He worked as a miner after the war.
Floyd Livermore (1914-1995)
420 S Seventh St, Marquette
Soldier in the Netherlands and Germany
Floyd Livermore worked in the logging industry in Munising. He joined the Army in February 1942. Livermore fought in the Netherlands and Germany. He received a Bronze Star for meritorious service. He reached the rank of corporal. Livermore worked for Northwest Veneer in Escanaba after the war.
Royce Lodholz (1924-2002)
944 Oak St, Negaunee
Avenger Pilot Awarded Navy Cross
Royce Lodholz graduated from Negaunee High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Lodholz joined the Navy in October 1942. He went through pilot training at Pensacola FL, earning his gold pilot’s wings and commission as ensign. He transferred to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Lodholz deployed to the Pacific where he saw significant combat. Part of Composite Squadron 76, he flew an Avenger torpedo bomber off the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay. Lodholz torpedoed a Japanese battleship off Samar and supported American landings at Peleliu, Angaur, Leyte, and Iwo Jima. He was awarded the Navy Cross for fearlessly attacking a formation of Japanese ships in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Lodholz remained in the Navy and served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Robert Loewecke (1919-1943)
216 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Mortally Wounded in North Africa
Robert Loewecke served with Company A, 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Army Division. The 16th Engineer Battalion operated in Tunesia during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. Loewecke was wounded in action on February 27, 1943, and died of his wounds on March 11. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice in battle. Robert’s brother William served in the Army Air Forces and was also killed in action.
William Loewecke (1914-1943)
216 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
B-17 Shot Down on North African Front
William Loewecke worked in the logging industry before the war. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1941. Loewecke was a bombardier with the rank of second lieutenant on Flying Fortress heavy bomber B-17 #41-24394 in the 353rd Bomber Squadron, 301st Bomber Group. The plane, nicknamed Hockamolock Jock VI, survived twenty missions. She took off for her twenty-first mission on April 13, 1943, from Saint Donat, Algeria, intending to strike a Luftwaffe airbase. The plane was downed by enemy fighters over Castelvetrano, Italy, and crashed into the sea off Sicily. Red Cross reports initially indicated Loewecke had been captured, but his body was soon recovered, the only one of his crew to be found. William Loewecke was awarded an Air Medal and Purple Heart. William’s brother Robert also died in combat in the Allied invasion of North Africa.
George Lofaro (1919-1976)
419 Cherry St, Negaunee
Bartender and Armored Infantry
George Lofaro worked as a bartender. He joined the Army in October 1942. Lofaro was in Company B, 60th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division. He fought in Germany. Lofaro helped to capture three German prisoners. He returned to working at a bar when he came home.
Clifford Long (1914-1988)
508 Oak St, Marquette
Navy Pilot Trainer
Before serving in the military, Clifford Long worked for the state conservation department’s fish division in Harvey. He joined the Navy in May 1943. After training at the U.S. Naval Air Station in New Orleans, LA, Long earned his pilot’s wings and commission with the rank of ensign. He was considered one of the better graduates of a program to prepare pilot instructors. After the war, Long was the district fisheries supervisor in Delta County. Clifford Long’s brothers Robert, Roy, and Stanley also served in World War II.
Robert Long (1925-2000)
508 Oak St, Marquette
Swivel Gunner and Grocer
Robert Long served in the Army Air Forces. He graduated from the flexible gunnery training program at Laredo Field in Laredo, TX. This program prepared crewmen to operate swivel guns on bombers. After the war, Robert Long managed a grocery store in Marquette. Robert’s brothers Clifford, Roy, and Stanley also served in the war.
Roy Long (1911-1994)
508 Oak St, Marquette
Chief Machinist’s Mate
Roy Long was a machinist for Lake Shore Engineering. He was a chief machinist’s mate in the Navy. When he came home, he went back to work as a machinist for Lake Shore Engineering. Roy’s brothers Clifford, Robert, and Stanley also served in the war.
Stanley Long (1918-1987)
508 Oak St, Marquette
Army Pilot
Stanley Long attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He learned to fly at the Marquette County Airport, instructed by venerable pilot Sig Wilson, who was certified to fly by Orville Wright. Long joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. He trained at Randolph Field and Kelly Field, in San Antonio, TX, earning his pilot’s wings and commission as lieutenant.
Combat in the Aleutians
Japan invaded the Aleutian Islands in Alaska in June 1942, the only time in the war enemy troops occupied an American state. Long was one of thirty-one pilots sent to the Aleutians in June 1942 with the 34th Fighter Squadron. Flying a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, Long’s mission was to protect American bombers and destroy Japanese gun positions on the ground. Long shot down a Kawanishi H6K Mavis bomber on August 4, 1942, making him the first P-38 pilot in World War II to shoot down an enemy plane. He was also credited with downing a Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter. He fought in Alaska until March 1943. Only nine members of his squadron survived duty in the Aleutian Islands.
Pilot Trainer
After his successful combat tour, Stanley Long returned to the mainland, serving as a trainer for the 441st Army Air Base Unit at Metropolitan Airport in Van Nuys, CA. He served as a trainer at other bases, including for the 432nd Army Air Force Base Unit at Portland, OR.
Aviation Industry in Marquette
Discharged after the war with the rank of major, Stanley Long operated a company called Long’s Air Activities. He managed the Marquette County Airport. While back in Marquette, he helped to pick the location for K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
Korean War
Long was recalled to active duty during the Korean War in 1951. He led the 67th Fighter Squadron, known as the Red Scarf squadron. They flew F-51D Mustangs and F-86 Sabres. Long destroyed a large North Korean hydroelectric plant. He was shot down over the Yellow Sea and was rescued.
Air National Guard
After Korea, Stanley Long served in the Air National Guard. He was first stationed at Reno, NV, to advise the Nevada Air National Guard. He then went to Milwaukee, WI. In 1957, he was commander at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. He was moved to Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AK, where he oversaw NORAD combat operations. He completed his military career at Truax Field in Madison, WI.
Colonel and Assistant Tax Assessor
Long retired from the Air Force with the rank of colonel. In his military career, he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, an Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Long is commemorated on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor. Stanley’s brothers Clifford, Robert, and Roy also served in the military in World War II. After the military, Stanley Long worked as an assistant tax assessor for the City of Marquette.
Albert Longtine (1908-1979)
628 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Army Corporal in Normandy
Albert Longtine worked for the Gossard Company. He joined the Army in June 1943. He served in George Patton’s Third Army in Europe. Longtine reached the rank of corporal. He saw action at the Battle of Saint-Lo in July 1944, during the Allied invasion of Normandy. He was wounded in combat on November 11, 1944. Longtine went back to work as a garment cutter after the war.
Francis Longtine (1917-1980)
414 Craig St, Marquette
Soldier and Plasterer
Francis Longtine worked as a plasterer. He joined the Army in November 1942. Longtine operated in Italy and North Africa. He reached the rank of technician, fourth grade, signifying that he had specialized technical skills. Longtine returned to working as a plaster contractor when he came home. His brothers Louis and Samuel also served in the war.
Joseph Longtine (1925-1986)
219 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Car Dealer
Joseph Longtine worked for Armour & Company Wholesale Meats at 657 W Washington St, Marquette. He joined the Navy in May 1943. Longtine served aboard the USS Miami, a Cleveland-class light cruiser that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as the foreman at the Hebbard Nash car dealership in Palmer. Joseph’s sister Mary also served in World War II.
Louis Longtine (1914-1989)
414 Craig St, Marquette
Soldier and Shovel Operator
Louis Longtine attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the City of Marquette. Longtine joined the Army in March 1942. He worked as a shovel operator for the City of Marquette after the war. His brothers Francis and Samuel also served in World War II.
Mary Longtine (1922-2000)
219 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
WAVE and Northland Hotel Clerk
Mary Longtine attended Graveraet High School. She worked at Jean’s Jewelry. Longtine served with the Navy’s Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She trained at Hunter College. After the war, she was a clerical worker at the Northland Hotel. Mary’s brother Joseph also served in the war.
Samuel Longtine (1920-2016)
414 Craig St, Marquette
B-17 Ball Turret Gunner
Samuel Longtine worked for a dairy. He served in the Army Air Forces. Longtine was a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Longtine earned an Air Medal for his participation in bombing raids in Europe. He once had to eject from his plane and narrowly escaped capture. Longtine worked as an engineer for Lane Shore Engineering after the war. Samuel’s brothers Francis and Louis also served in World War II.
Earl Lowenstein (1926-2009)
624 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Soldier in the Pacific and Federal Employee
Earl Lowenstein attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for his father in the clothing business. Lowenstein joined the Army in December 1944. He served in the Pacific. After the war, he earned an MBA from the University of Miami. He worked for the federal government on military contracts. Earl’s brother Leslie also served in the war.
Leslie Lowenstein (1922-1994)
624 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Coast Artillery Soldier in Iceland and England
Leslie Lowenstein attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in February 1941. Lowenstein served in a coast artillery unit in Iceland and England. When he came home, he earned a degree in accounting from Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was a project administrator for the water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith in Milwaukee, WI. Leslie’s brother Earl also served in World War II.
Dominic Luca (1917-1987)
206 W Division St, Ishpeming
Paratrooper Captured in Sicily
Dominic Luca worked at Twin City Chevrolet on Tobin St in Negaunee. He also operated Dom’s Service Station. Luca joined the Army in October 1942. He was a paratrooper. He first operated in North Africa. On July 10, 1943, Luca jumped into Sicily. He was injured and captured. Luca was a prisoner of war (POW). Word of his captivity reached home via the Red Cross in Switzerland. Luca was held by German forces in Hammerstein Stalag. After the war, he recuperated at a hospital in England. Dominic’s brothers Frank and James also served in World War II.
Frank Luca (1922-1999)
206 W Division St, Ishpeming
Artillery Unit in Germany
Frank Luca worked in a hotel bar. He joined the Army in February 1943. Luca served in an artillery unit with the Third Army in Germany. Luca was a grinder for the Kelsey Hayes Wheel Company after the war. Frank’s brothers Dominic and James also served in World War II.
James Luca (1920-2009)
206 W Division St, Ishpeming
Aviation Medical Unit in Africa, Italy, and India
James Luca worked for the Republic Steel Corporation. He joined the Army in January 1942. Luca was in an aviation medical unit. He served in Africa, Italy, and India. He reached the rank of corporal. Luca married an Italian woman during the war. He went back to iron mining when he came home. His brothers Dominic and Frank also served in World War II.
Richard Lucas (1917-2014)
325 S Lake St, Ishpeming
POW and Miner
Richard Lucas served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Camp Sidnaw. He also worked for F.B. Spear and Sons. Lucas joined the Army in March 1941. He served in an infantry battalion in North Africa. Lucas was taken as a prisoner of war (POW) in Tunesia in December 1942. He was held in POW camps in Italy, Austria, and Germany. He escaped a camp in Italy with men building a human pyramid to scale a fence but was recaptured. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Republic Mine after the war.
James Luke (1926-2017)
127 W Park St, Marquette
Marine Corps Corporal and Mining Journal General Manager
James Luke went by Jim. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Luke joined the Marine Corps soon after high school. He served in Guam and China. Luke reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he worked for the Mining Journal, retiring as general manager.
Arthur Lukkarinen (1914-1943)
122 E Peck St, Negaunee
Killed Bombing Bremen
Arthur Lukkarinen attended Negaunee High School. He served with the Army Air Forces. Lukkarinen was killed during a bombing mission targeting Bremen, Germany. Arthur’s brother Fred also served in the war.
Fred Lukkarinen (1917-1944)
122 E Peck St, Negaunee
Killed Fighting in France
Fred Lukkarinen joined the Army in 1940. He served with Company K, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division in Europe. He was fatally wounded by a gunshot while fighting in France on September 15, 1944. Fred’s brother Arthur also served in the war.
Gilbert Lukkonen (1924-2013)
17 Ann St, Negaunee
Seabee and Miner
Gilbert Lukkonen worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in September 1943. Lukkonen served in the Pacific with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction department. When he came home, he continued mining for Cleveland-Cliffs. Gilbert’s brother Leonard also served in the war.
Leonard Lukkonen (1925-1999)
17 Ann St, Negaunee
Soldier in Italy and Barber
Leonard joined the Army in June 1944. He trained at Camp Croft near Spartanburg, SC. Lukkonen deployed to Italy. He was a barber when he came home. Leonard’s brother Gilbert also served in World War II.
Eino Luoma (1917-1962)
227 E Johnson St, Ishpeming
Wounded and Captured Infantryman
Eino Luoma was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in June 1942. He served with the 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. Luoma fought in France, Belgium, and Germany. He was hit in the legs with shrapnel in July 1944, recovered in a hospital, and returned to his unit. He was captured by Germans in January 1945. His prisoner of war (POW) camp was liberated by Soviet troops. Luoma reached the rank of corporal and was awarded a Purple Heart. He worked as a carpenter when he came home.
Warren Lutey (1921-1992)
1015 N Third St, Marquette
Dive Bomber Pilot
Warren Lutey graduated from Graveraet High School. He studied at Michigan State College, Now Michigan State University. Lutey learned to fly from Marquette pilot trainer Sig Wilson, who was certified to fly by Orville Wright. Lutey joined the Navy in October 1941. After training at Kansas City, MO, New Orleans, LA, and Corpus Christi, TX, he became a Navy pilot. Lutey flew Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers in the Pacific.
Ammonia Saved Him
Lutey served in Guadalcanal and the Philippines. He scored twenty direct hits on enemy targets. In October 1944, he took a 20mm round to the thigh during an attack on Formosa in support of General Douglas MacArthur’s invasion of the Philippines. He was able to staunch the blood with a compress from his first aid kit. Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Podger, flight surgeon for the USS Hancock, had also packed a vial of ammonia in the first aid kit. Lutey stopped himself from passing out by inhaling the ammonia fumes as he started to feel weak from the wound. He was able to put his plane down in the water ahead of an American destroyer and was soon recovering aboard a hospital ship. Lutey credited the ammonia with saving his life. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. Lutey is memorialized on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Robert Lynd (1916-2002)
213 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Engineer in Germany
Robert Lynd worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). He joined the Army in May 1943. Lynd served with an engineering unit in Germany. He was a plasterer in the building trades after the war.
Thomas Robert Lyons (1926-2009)
402 W Washington St, Marquette
Marine at Okinawa
Thomas Lyons went by Bob. He attended Graveraet High School. Lyons joined the Marine Corps in April 1944. He served in the South Pacific. He was aboard the battleship USS Colorado. Lyons fought in Okinawa. He worked for Lakeshore Inc after the war.
Richard Madosh (1914-1985)
2122 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Sawmill Worker
Richard Madosh worked for the F.H. Raish Sawmill. He joined the Army in January 1942. Madosh was in an anti-aircraft unit. When he returned to Marquette, he went back to work for the mill.
Clarence Magoon (1920-1997)
108 E Park St, Marquette
Navy Pilot and Railroad Brakeman
Clarence Magoon attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He was one of many Marquette men to learn to fly from Sigurd Wilson, who was certified by Orville Wright. Magoon joined the Navy in October 1941. After training in Glenview, IL, and Corpus Christi, TX, Magoon earned his pilot’s wings and commission as ensign. After the war, Magoon worked as a brakeman on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). Clarence’s brother Howard also served in World War II. Clarence Magoon is named on the Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Howard Magoon (1916-1983)
108 E Prospect St, Marquette
Witnessed Pearl Harbor Attack
Howard Magoon attended John D. Pierce High School, where he played drums in the band. Magoon worked at the Gamble Store at 149 W Washington St in Marquette, which sold hardware and automotive supplies. He joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. Stationed at Hickam Field for training, he witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
B-24 Gunner
Magoon served as a gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator for the Eighth Air Force. Based in England, his squadron flew bombing missions in German-occupied Europe, participating in the liberation of France and even hitting Berlin. Magoon was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for battling German fighter planes from his gun turret. Magoon then trained at Laredo, TX, and became a gunnery instructor. After the war, he served as a justice of the peace in Schoolcraft County. Howard’s brother Clarence served in the Navy in World War II.
Arthur Maki (1924-2014)
925 Fisher St, Marquette
Army Field Artillery and Postman
Arthur Maki attended Graveraet High School. He worked at Schneider’s Sawmill in Marquette. Maki joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 221st Field Artillery Battalion. He trained at Camp Roberts in San Miguel, CA. His unit then deployed to the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. After the war Maki worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad and then as a postal worker. Arthur’s sisters Lillian and Martha also served in the war.
Arthur Maki (1924-1992)
651 Mitchell Ave, Negaunee
Navy Aviator
Arthur Maki worked for the Forest Service as a firefighter in Montana as a young man. He joined the Navy in July 1943. After aviator training in Pensacola, FL, he was commissioned as an ensign. After the war, he moved to Washington and worked in the forestry industry. Arthur’s brothers Robert and William also served in World War II.
Esther Maki (1915-2007)
713 Bank St, Ishpeming
WAC in Des Moines and Bakersfield
Esther Maki graduated from Green Bay Business College. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), the Army’s women’s auxiliary, in September 1942. Maki was stationed in Des Moines, IA. She transferred to Bakersfield, CA. Esther’s brother William also served in the war.
Lillian Maki (1921-2002)
925 Fisher St, Marquette
Army Nurse
Lillian Maki worked in a hospital kitchen. She studied nursing at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Maki served in the Army Nurse Corps. She trained at a hospital in Louisville, KY. Lillian’s brother Arthur and sister Martha also served in World War II.
Martha Maki (1923-1998)
925 Fisher St, Marquette
WAC and Medical Technician
Martha Maki joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in April 1945. She served as a medical technician When she returned to civilian life, she worked as a medical technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Her brother Arthur and sister Lillian also served in World War II.
Matt Maki (1905-1982)
501 W Division St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Germany and Light and Power Foreman
Matt Maki was also known as Mathias Amesmaki. He worked for the City of Marquette Light and Power Department. Maki served in the Army in Germany. When he came home, he was the foreman for the light and power department.
Norman Maki (1926-1945)
229 Greenwood St, Ishpeming
Infantry Soldier KIA in Belgium
Norman Maki attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in 1944. Maki served in Europe with the 290th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division. Maki was killed in action in Belgium on January 20, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart and is interred in the Henri Chapelle American Cemetery in Hombourg, Belgium. Norman’s brother Richard also served in World War II.
Orvo Maki (1915-1995)
119 E Kaye Ave, Marquette
Navy Officer Training
Orvo Maki attended John D. Pierce High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked as a teacher in Grand Rapids. In February 1943, Maki joined the Navy. He attended a training program for Navy officers in Hanover, NH.
Richard Maki (1924-1998)
229 Greenwood St, Ishpeming
B-24 Nose Gunner and POW
Richard Maki attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Maki joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He received flexible gunnery training in Laredo, TX. Maki deployed to England and served as a nose gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator bomber with the 486th Bomb Group, 785th Bomb Squadron. He was declared missing on a mission to bomb a Tiger tank factory in Magdeburg, Germany on March 2, 1945. He was held as a prisoner and was released at the end of the war. Maki is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. Richard’s brother Norman also served in the war.
Robert Maki (1919-2007)
651 Mitchell Ave, Negaunee
Navy Patternmaker
Robert Maki joined the Navy in January 1941. He worked as a pattern maker, meaning that his job was to fabricate parts to repair ships. Maki served in the Allied invasion of North Africa. After the war, he worked for the aluminum company Dundee Castings Co in Dundee, MI. Robert’s brothers Arthur and William also served in World War II.
William Maki (1907-1975)
713 Bank St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Drill Operator
William Maki worked as a mining drill operator. He joined the Army in June 1942. Maki continued to work as a drill operator when he came home. William’s sister Esther also served in World War II.
William Maki (1921-1978)
651 Mitchell Ave, Negaunee
Army Aviation Cadet
William Maki worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a miner in the Athens Mine. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1943. He underwent aviation cadet training in San Antonio, TX. William’s brothers Arthur and Robert also served in the war.
Robert Malette (1926-2018)
327 Center St, Marquette
Pacific Sailor and Prison Guard
Robert Malette joined the Navy in 1943. He served in the Pacific. After the war, Malette worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Anthony Keith Mallgren (1922-2000)
324 W Ridge St, Marquette
Navy Thunderbolt Pilot
Anthony Mallgren often went by his middle name, Keith. He graduated from Graveraet High School and attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Navy in December 1942 and earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as ensign at Corpus Christi, TX. Mallgren flew P-47 Thunderbolts off the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga. He was awarded the Air Medal for attacking Japanese airfields and shipping in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a car salesman in Albuquerque, NM. Mallgren is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Toivo Mallila (1915-1990)
309 Kanter St, Negaunee
Army Baseball Pitcher
Toivo Mallila attended Negaunee High School. He worked for the City of Negaunee and the Chicago and North Western Railroad. Mallila joined the Army in June 1942. A talented athlete, he played as a pitcher with the 1015th baseball team while stationed at Fort Worth, TX.
Peter Malloy (1906-1953)
245 Rock St, Marquette
Automotive Maintenance Soldier and POW
Peter Malloy worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army in June 1942. He served with the 254th Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company in Europe. Malloy was captured and held as a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany.
Edward Malmgren (1912-1997)
388 W Crescent St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant and Prison Guard
Edward Malmgren worked for the Fritz Wilson grocery company at 229 W Washington St, Marquette. He joined the Army in June 1942. Malmgren reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. Edward married his next-door neighbor, Margaret Thompson, during the war and she served in the Navy. Edward’s brother Otis also served in the war.
Otis Malmgren (1920-1966)
388 W Crescent St, Marquette
Marquette’s First Paratrooper
Otis Malmgren joined the Army in January of 1942. After specialized training at Fort Benning in Georgia, he qualified as Marquette’s first paratrooper. Malmgren served in Company F, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 101st Airborne. Based in England, the 101st Airborne was one of the most aggressive American units to operate in Europe.
Malmgren’s 502nd PIR participated in several key battles. It played an important role in the Battle of Carentan from June 6-13, 1944, as part of the invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord. They took a valuable stretch of highway north of Eindhoven in Operation Market Garden, which began September 17, 1944. They fought near Bastogne, Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge that began on December 16, 1944, with the 101st Airborne holding a line along the Moder River for over a month. In April of 1945, towards the end of the war, the 502nd PIR engaged in mopping up operations in the Ruhr pocket. In early May of 1945, the 502nd helped secure Hitler’s private residence in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
Malmgren earned four Bronze Stars and an Oak Leaf Cluster for his gallantry in action with this storied paratrooper unit. The 502nd PIR was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their performance at Normandy. General Dwight Eisenhower also awarded all members of the 101st Airborne division a Presidential Unit Citation for combat around Bastogne, the first time in history an entire division was so honored. His brother Edward also served in the war.
Thomas Maloney (1922-1972)
406 Oak St, Ishpeming
Army Newsreel Cameraman
Thomas Maloney worked at the Butler Theater in Ishpeming before the war. He joined the Army in June 1942. Maloney was an Army Signal Corps newsreel cameraman with the 165th Signal Photographic Company. He was based at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. After the war, he worked as program director for television station WKBT in La Crosse, WI and then as supervisor for KPIX in San Francisco, CA.
George Malvasio (1916-2008)
210 W Peck St, Negaunee
Sailor and Vending Company Owner
George Malvasio went by Butch. He worked as a motorman for Republic Steel. Malvasio served in the Navy. After the war, he operated the Malvasio Vending Company.
Ronald Manning (1927-2023)
248 W Bluff St, Marquette
Dry Dock in Guam
Ronald Manning worked for his father’s company, Manning Heating. He joined the Navy in 1945. Manning served on a dry dock in Guam. After the war, he worked as a salesman for Bunny Bread.
John Manzoline (1926-2007)
813 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Paratrooper, Teacher, and Coach
John Manzoline graduated from Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in 1944. Manzoline served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe. He also served in the Air Force in the Korean War. When he left the military, he attended Michigan State University (MSU). Manzoline was a teacher and coach at Munising High School. John’s brothers Leonard and Rocco also served in World War II.
Leonard Manzoline (1927-2003)
813 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Country Station Salesman
Leonard Manzoline attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Army. After the war, Manzoline was an advertising salesman for country radio station WJPD. Leonard’s brothers John and Rocco also served in World War II.
Rocco Manzoline (1923-2014)
813 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Convoy Escort
Rocco Manzoline attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in December 1941. Manzoline served aboard USS Belknap, a Clemson-class destroyer that operated as a convoy escort in the Atlantic. Manzoline remained in the Navy until 1963. Rocco’s brothers John and Leonard also served in the war.
Clyde Marcotte (1917-2001)
128 W Arch St, Marquette
Marine Staff Sergeant and Paint Manufacturer
Clyde Marcotte served in the Marine Corps. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, Marcotte worked as a paint manufacturer. Clyde’s cousin, Leslie June, also served in World War II.
Warner Marier (1914-1944)
136 Champion St, Marquette
Ordnance Staff Sergeant Killed in Vehicle Accident
Warner Marier worked in construction. He joined the Army in April 1941. Marier served with the 16th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Marier was killed in a vehicle accident on January 1, 1944, at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, VA.
Francis Marietta (1920-2012)
761 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Night Fighter Gunner
Francis Marietta attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Army. Marietta first served in the signal corps in Alaska. While there, he took a polit’s test. He then transferred to Ryan Field in Tucson, AZ. Marietta trained as a gunner on a P-61 Black Widow, a night fighter plane, in Van Nuys, CA. He went back to Michigan Bell when he came home. His brothers James and Myles also served in the war.
James Marietta (1915-1992)
761 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Electrician
James Marietta attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Holmgren Motors. He joined the Army in August 1943. After the war, Marietta worked as an electrician. His brothers Francis and Myles also served in World War II.
Myles Marietta (1919-2005)
761 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Ski Jumper, Army Sergeant, and Miner
Myles Marietta attended Ishpeming High School. He was a talented ski jumper. Marietta joined the Army in July 1944. He reached the rank of sergeant. Marietta worked in the Mather A Mine when he came home. His brothers Francis and James also served in the war.
Joseph Markantony (1913-1991)
238 W Ohio St, Marquette
Medical Unit Landscaper
Joseph Markantony worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He served in the Army. Markantony trained to be a medic at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. He deployed to the 55th General Hospital in Great Malvern, England. When his superior officers realized his penchant for landscaping, they put him in charge of landscaping the new hospital building. When he came home, Markantony went back to work for Cliffs Dow. Joseph’s brother Victor also served in the war.
Victor Markantony (1911-1989)
238 W Ohio St, Marquette
Wounded at Cherbourg
Victor Markantony joined the Army in June 1942. He was wounded in the Battle of Cherbourg. He recovered in a hospital in England. After the war, Markantony was a press operator in an auto plant in Detroit, MI. Victor’s brother Joseph also served in World War II.
Charles Robert Markert (1916-1998)
208 Bigelow St, Ishpeming
Navy Postal Clerk
Charles Markert went by Bob. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the federal government in Chicago, IL. Markert joined the Navy in November 1943. He worked at the Fleet Post Office in Norfolk, VA. When he came home, he worked as a post office clerk. His brother William also served in the war.
William Markert (1920-1996)
208 Bigelow St, Ishpeming
Army Artillery and Arts Center
William Markert graduated from Ishpeming High School and Northwestern University. He served in the Army with the 302nd Field Artillery Battalion in Europe. Markert was awarded a Bronze Star. After the war, he worked for the National Concrete Masonry Association in Washington, D.C. He later moved to Newport, ME, where he directed the Newcastle Art Center, which became the Round Top Center for the Arts. William’s brother Charles also served in World War II.
Allan Marks (1920-1998)
124 W Arch St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Navigator
Allan Marks served in the Army Air Forces. He trained in navigation at Coral Gables, FL. Marks was commissioned as a lieutenant. After the war, he was a structural engineer in Madison, WI.
Francis Marra (1921-1965)
204 E Pearl St, Ishpeming
Guarded Captured Nazi Leaders
Francis Marra worked in the mining industry. He joined the Army in January 1943. He guarded top Nazi leaders awaiting trial at the end of the war. When he came home, Marra was a mine maintenance man.
Carl Martin (1922-2017)
1724 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Marine Wounded on Peleliu
Carl Martin graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at Guelff Printing. Martin joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. He qualified as a rifle marksman and machine gunner. He operated in the Pacific as part of a bazooka team. Martin was wounded in action on Peleliu on September 15, 1944, when an enemy mortar burst near his position. He was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, Martin worked as a printer for The Daily Reporter in Milwaukee, WI.
Earl Martin (1926-1979)
419 Jackson St, Marquette
Marine and Milkman
Earl Martin joined the Marine Corps in January 1944. He served with the 5th Marine Division in the Pacific. His unit fought in Okinawa. Martin worked as a milkman after the war. Earl’s brother, Gerald Robinson, also served in World War II. The brothers met up in Hawaii during the war.
Joseph Martin (1922-2002)
510 Vine St, Ishpeming
Radio Operator and Mailman
Joseph Martin worked for Curtiss-Wright in Eerie, NY. He joined the Army in March 1943. He was a radio operator in the Pacific. After the war, he worked for the postal service in Marquette.
Lloyd Martin (1917-1944)
1829 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Army Cook Killed in France
Lloyd Martin worked as a butcher at the Dagenais grocery store. He joined the Army in July 1942. Martin served as a cook in Company L, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division. He was stationed in England and participated in the D-Day invasion of France. Martin was killed in action in France on July 16, 1944. His wife later received letters he wrote from Cherbourg.
William Martin (1925-1984)
130 W Ridge St, Marquette
Navy Machinist’s Mate
William Martin went by Billy. He served in the Navy. Martin worked as a machinist’s mate. William’s cousin Bernard Bovan and uncles Albert, Cecil, Harold, and William Bovan also served in World War II.
Everett Matheson (1916-2013)
157 Cliff St, Ishpeming
Pacific Infantryman and Truck Driver
Everett Matheson drove a truck. He joined the Army in November 1941. He served in an infantry unit in the Pacific. He was hospitalized with a gunshot to the left leg. Matheson went back to driving a truck when he came home. Everett’s brother Gordon also served in the war.
Gordon Matheson (1925-1965)
157 Cliff St, Ishpeming
Airborne Medical Company
Gordon Matheson worked in the produce department at the A&P store. He joined the Army in April 1943. Matheson first served with an infantry unit but received paratrooper training at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. He served with the 307th Airborne Medical Company in France, Belgium, and Germany. Matheson worked as an iron miner after the war. Gordon’s brother Everett also served in World War II.
John Matte (1919-1977)
217 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Codebreaker
John Matte worked for Getz’s Department Store in Marquette before the war. He joined the Army in June 1942. Matte specialized in signals intelligence (SIGINT), converting coded Allied messages into plain text. He was stationed in Nashville, TN.
Arthur Matthews (1911-2006)
414 Bay De Noc St, Negaunee
Seabee and Merchant Marine
Arthur Matthews served with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction force. He operated in the South Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a merchant mariner on the Great Lakes for the Inland Steel Company. Arthur’s nephew, Robert Matthews, also served in World War II.
Clifford Matthews (1918-1988)
420 Silver St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Medic in North Africa
Matthews joined the Army in January 1942. He trained in Louisiana. Matthews worked as an Army Air Forces medic at a B-25 medium bomber base in North Africa. He met planes returning from bombing missions on the runway to treat any injuries sustained by crew members.
Robert Matthews (1925-1944)
420 Gold St, Negaunee
MIA in France
Robert Matthews joined the Army in October 1943. Matthews trained at Fort McClellan near Anniston, AL. He was then stationed at Fort Meade near Annapolis Junction, MD. Matthews served with the 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division. He fought in North Africa and Italy. Matthews went missing in action in France on September 23, 1944. His uncle, Arthur Matthews, also served in the war.
Anna Mattson (1906-1996)
720 Spring St, Ishpeming
Army Nurse Corps
Anna Mattson trained in nursing at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She worked at the Morgan Heights Sanatorium, then at the Ishpeming Hospital for nine years. Mattson joined the Army in December of 1941 and served in the Army Nurse Corps at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, MI.
Margaret Mattson (1820-2010)
1412 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
WAC Recruiter
Margaret Mattson worked as a telephone operator. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in November 1942. Mattson was a recruiter. She reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Grant Maynard (1919-1992)
477 E Arch St, Marquette
Medical Unit Staff Sergeant and Industrial Arts Teacher
Grant Maynard studied at Northern Michigan teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked for Presque Isle Auto. Maynard joined the Army in August 1941. He served in a medical unit. Maynard reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he taught high school industrial arts in San Lorenzo, CA.
John McCarthy (1906-1989)
912 Wilson St, Marquette
Missing and Found in North Africa
John McCarthy worked for the Holland Furnace Company in Marquette. He joined the Army in February 1941 and reached the rank of staff sergeant. He deployed to North Africa in May 1942. McCarthy’s family was informed that he was missing in action in May 1943. The War Department then contacted his family to inform them that the initial report had been mistaken. McCarthy was lightly wounded in action on May 4, 1943, but was recovering in the hospital. When he returned from the war, McCarthy worked as a truck driver for a brickyard.
David McClintock (1912-2002)
1023 N Front St, Marquette
Dreamed of the Navy
The man who fired the first shots in the largest naval battle in history grew up playing in Lake Superior. McClintock was never a great athlete. He took violin classes and dreamed of joining the Navy. McClintock attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He was an average student. He played violin in the orchestra. McClintock first served on a destroyer in China and the Philippines. While in Asia, he met up with a former Annapolis roommate who talked him into joining the submarine service.
Submarine Officer
After specialized training, McClintock served four war patrols as a gunnery and deck officer aboard USS Plunger, a Porpoise-class submarine that operated in the Pacific. He was on Plunger seventy-five miles east of Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A radioman spotted what looked like a Japanese scout plane before the attack and wanted to convey a warning, but his division commander didn’t believe him. The crew later saw the aftermath of the attack when they pulled into Pearl Harbor. McClintock experienced a depth charge attack Plunger endured in the Japanese home waters on January 4, 1942. He earned a Silver Star for his commendable service aboard Plunger, then served as executive officer for three war patrols in the Pacific aboard USS Cero, a Gato-class submarine. In June 1944, McClintock became captain of Gato-class submarine USS Darter, commanding her third and fourth war patrols.
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Under McClintock’s command, Darter fired the first shots in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history. Darter and her twin, USS Dace, commanded by McClintock’s Naval Academy friend Bladen Clagett, hunted the Palawan Passage. In the early hours of October 23, 1944, Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita led his Center Force through the deep channel. At 5:24 AM, Dace fired six torpedoes at Kurita’s flagship, the heavy cruiser Atago. McClintock then fired on Atago’s sister ship, Takao, and the heavy cruiser Maya. The attack resulted in significant Japanese loss of life and forced Kurita to swim as his flagship sank. Later in life, McClintock kept a photo of Kurita on display, and said he counted him as a close friend. As the American subs fled, Darter ran aground on Bombay Shoal. Clagett rescued the Darter crew by taking them to safety aboard Dace. These submariners alerted the American fleet to the presence of Japanese ships, a key advantage in this pivotal naval battle.
Submarine Base Commanding Officer
McClintock continued in the Navy after the war, working his way up to commanding officer of the submarine base at New London, CT. When he returned to civilian life, he worked as director of development at Northern Michigan University (NMU). A model Gato-class submarine was installed in Marquette’s Mattson Park in 2000 as a Silent Service memorial to American submariners in World War II. McClintock insisted that it honored his friend Clagett’s Dace as well as his own scuttled submarine Darter. The Marquette Maritime Museum features a display of McClintock’s engagement at Palawan Passage that started the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Marquette Regional History Center holds a collection of McClintock’s papers as well as his dress uniform. David’s brother Walter also served in the war.
Walter McClintock (1917-2009)
1023 N Front St, Marquette
Submarine Base Lieutenant and Math Teacher
Walter McClintock graduated from John D. Pierce High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught in Pickford and Dearborn, MI. McClintock joined the Navy in May 1942. He served in the Pacific, then transferred to the submarine base at New London, CT. McClintock held the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he taught math in Dearborn, MI. Walter’s brother David also served in World War II.
David McCombie (1922-2007)
216 W Ridge St, Marquette
Injured by Artillery Shell
David McCombie joined the National Guard in October 1940. His unit was incorporated into the regular Army when the war started. McCombie was hospitalized in April 1945 with a foot injury due to an artillery shell blast. David’s brother James and Richard also served in the war.
James McCombie (1919-1983)
216 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army and Auto Factory
James McCombie worked at the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in June 1941. After the war, he worked in an auto factory in Willow Run, MI. His brothers David and Richard also served in World War II.
Richard McCombie (1924-2005)
216 W Ridge St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier and Railroad
Richard McCombie joined the Navy in May 1942. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He served aboard USS Hancock, an Essex-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific. He worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW) after the war. Richard’s brothers David and James also served in World War II.
Russell McCombie (1918-1991)
1825 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
B-29 Engineer Injured in Crash Landing in China
Russell McCombie worked at a bakery. He graduated from Michigan College of Technology and Mines, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He joined the Army Air Corps in August 1940. McCombie served in Puerto Rico, Panama, and Guatemala. He then served as an engineer aboard a B-29 Superfortress in India and China. He was injured in a crash landing in China on July 29, 1944. McCombie reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked for Kohler Co in Kohler, WI.
Jack McCracken (1915-2004)
317 Fisher St, Marquette
Sailor, Mortician, and Horse Racer
Jack McCracken worked for the Swanson Funeral Home. He joined the Navy in 1945. McCracken trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. When he came home, he studied at Worsham College of Funerary Science. He later took ownership of Swanson Funeral Home. He also owned Valley Oak Farm, known for its quality racing horses.
John McDonald (1916-1982)
427 N Front St, Marquette
Navy Pilot and Lawyer
John McDonald, who went by Jack, graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked as a secretary for attorney, politician, and photographer George Shiras III. McDonald joined the Marine Corps in August 1943. He earned his pilot’s wings and commission as first lieutenant after training at the Naval Air Training Center in Pensacola, FL. After the war, McDonald practiced as a lawyer in Marquette. He worked for a time with John Voelker, Marquette County lawyer and author. John’s brother William also served in World War II.
William McDonald (1917-1943)
427 N Front St, Marquette
Army Pilot Killed in Training Accident
William McDonald graduated from Graveraet High School and attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked at an auto plant in Pontiac, MI before joining the Army Air Forces in March of 1942. McDonald died in an aviation accident on April 5, 1943, when his Vultee BT-13 trainer crashed in Delano, CA. McDonald is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. William’s brother John also served in the war.
William McDonnell (1927-2012)
332 Iron St, Negaunee
Sailor in Japan and Mining Lab Tech
William McDonnell graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Negaunee. He served in the Navy. McDonnell was stationed in Japan where he met his wife. When he came home, he worked as a lab technician for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Herbert McEachern (1921-2019)
210 W Hogan Alley, Marquette
Soldier and Tailor
Herbert McEachern was known as Hub. He worked for a sausage factory. McEachern joined the Army in December 1942. He served in Germany. After the war, he was a tailor for Dominic Dallas Tailor. Herbert’s brother Ruben also served in World War II.
Ruben McEachern (1924-1986)
210 W Hogan Alley, Marquette
Wounded on Luzon
Ruben McEachern joined the Army in March 1943. He served in the Pacific. McEachern was hit by a bullet in Luzon and recovered in a hospital in New Guinea. He received the Purple Heart. He worked for Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Ruben’s brother Herbert also served in World War II.
Thomas McGann (1923-1978)
140 Rock St, Marquette
Radioman on Yorktown
Thomas McGann attended Bishop Baraga High School. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served as a radioman. McGann was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown when it was sunk in the Battle of Midway on June 7, 1942, by Japanese Aichi D3A “Val” bombers and a Japanese submarine. The sinking cost the lives of 141 crewmen. After the war, McGann worked as a prison guard.
James McGee (1923-2017)
116 N Seventh St, Marquette
Army Anti-Aircraft in Europe
James McGee graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). McGee joined the Army in January 1943. He served with an anti-aircraft artillery unit in Europe. After the war, he worked as a railroad machinist. He later worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His sister Mary Ann also served in the war.
Mary Ann McGee (1922-2000)
116 N Seventh St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Nurse
Mary Ann McGee served as a nurse in the Army Air Forces. She trained in Greensboro, NC. McGee reached the rank of second lieutenant. Mary Ann’s brother James also served in World War II.
Richard McGinley (1920-1993)
625 Pine St, Marquette
Sailor in the Pacific and Accountant
Richard McGinley went by Dick. He worked with his father as an auditor. He joined the Navy in July 1942. McGinley was stationed at an aviation base in Topeka, KS. He then served in the Pacific. He was hospitalized with a leg fracture. After the war, McGinley was an accountant.
Francis McGrath (1918-1943)
120 E Park St, Marquette
Merchant Marine and Submariner
Francis McGrath graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a merchant marine. McGrath joined the Navy in August 1941. He first trained in Great Lakes, IL. He then transferred to the submarine base at New London, CT. McGrath was thrilled wear the distinctive submariner insignia, telling his parents he wouldn’t change places with anyone.
USS Dorado Vanished
McGrath served aboard the USS Dorado, a Gato-class submarine. The sub departed Connecticut for the Panama Canal on October 6, 1943. She failed to arrive. The fate of the submarine was never determined, but it probably went down in the Caribbean Sea on or around October 12, 1943. An inquiry found that there was a German sub operating in the area. An American patrol plane may have been given faulty information about where Dorado would travel and did drop depth charges on what the airmen assumed was the enemy sub. Whether due to friendly fire, enemy attack, or some other mishap, the USS Dorado went missing with her crew.
Robert McGregor (1926-2003)
400 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Aviation Cadet Hospitalized with Polio
Robert McGregor attended Negaunee High School. He played on the football and basketball teams. He was a caddy and then pro at Wawanowin Golf Club. McGregor joined the Navy in July 1944. He trained as an aviation cadet. He fell ill with polio and was hospitalized in Chicago,
Gerald McIntyre (1921-1983)
705 N Fifth St, Marquette
Marine Corps Colonel
Gerald McIntyre graduated from Ishpeming High School He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Marine Corps. He trained at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. McIntyre remained in the Marine Corps until 1969, also serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of colonel. McIntyre was on the inquiry board that investigated the notorious Ribbon Creek Incident, when a staff sergeant marched a platoon into a creek the night of April 8, 1956, at Parris Island, SC, resulting in the deaths of several trainees. He was deputy director of the 6th Marine Corps District in the southeastern United States.
Frank McKeown (1918-1965)
208 W Bluff St, Marquette
Field Artillery Warrant Officer and Gas Station Attendant
Frank McKeown was a gas station attendant. He joined the Army in March 1941. McKeown was a warrant officer with the 731st Field Artillery Battalion. He fought in Europe and earned four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked for Mel’s Sinclair Service Station.
Thomas McKie (1923-2004)
200 E Magnetic St, Marquette
Pacific Dive Bomber Pilot
Thomas McKie was known as Tom. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Rio Motors in Lansing, MI. McKie joined the Navy in March 1943. He was a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver pilot in the Pacific. McKie held the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he worked as a mechanical engineer at a paper factory in Alleghany, VA.
Norman McLean (1917-1991)
1028 N Front St, Marquette
Atlantic Destroyer
Norman McLean joined the Navy in 1941. He served aboard a destroyer in the Atlantic.
John McNabb (1923-1982)
968 Pine St, Negaunee
Army of Occupation in Germany
John McNabb joined the Army in July 1942. He reenlisted in January 1945. McNabb was participated in the occupation of Germany. After the war, he worked for a mining company in Austin, TX.
James McNerney (1924-1998)
508 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Airborne Soldier with Two Purple Hearts
James McNerney joined the Army in March 1943. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division. With the motto “Death from Above,” the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne fought in North Africa and Europe. McNerney was awarded two Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat. He was a carpenter after the war.
Elizabeth McQuade (1919-2018)
729 Champion St, Marquette
Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth McQuade, known as Betty, graduated from Baraga High School in Marquette. She was a talented musician. She then attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). She taught at a kindergarten in Manistique.
WAVE and Special Educator
McQuade joined the Navy’s women’s reserve, Woman Activated for Voluntary Emergency Services (WAVES). She trained at Lakehurst, NJ. She then worked as an aerographer in Atlanta, GA, a role that specializes in tracking weather that may affect aviation. She then served in Hawaii. After the war, she resumed teaching, first in Iron Mountain. She then moved to Waukesha, WI, where she worked in special education. Her brother Robert also served in the war.
Robert McQuade (1922-1995)
729 Champion St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Bombardier
Robert McQuade studied at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He served in the Army Air Forces. He trained in Deming, NM, and earned his silver wings and commission as a lieutenant in Carlsbad, NM. McQuade specialized as a bombardier. He went to Lake Charles, LA, then deployed to Europe. After the war, he worked as a civil engineer in Green Bay, WI. His sister Elizabeth also served in World War II.
Angelo Meli (1916-2002)
412 Silver St, Negaunee
Transportation Corps Sergeant in Hawaii
Angelo Meli worked for the Prosch Contractor Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. Meli served with the transportation corps in Hawaii. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked at the Negaunee Mine.
Harold Menapace (1920-2001)
956 Pine St, Negaunee
Army Engineer in Ireland
Harold Menapace worked in construction. He joined the Army in October 1940. He served in the engineering corps. Menapace was stationed in Ireland. He drove a truck after the war.
Kenneth Menard (1923-1981)
508 Rock St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant
Kenneth Menard was a welder. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Menard was stationed at Scott Field near Belleville, IL. This facility was used to train aviation radio operators. Menard reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he moved to Los Angeles, CA.
Robert Menhennick (1911-1992)
230 Rock St, Marquette
Technical Sergeant and Dock Worker
Robert Menhennick worked for Montgomery Ward. He joined the Army in May 1941. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. When he came home, he was a dock laborer. Robert’s brother William also served in the war.
William Menhennick (1922-2011)
230 Rock St, Marquette
Marine Field Telephone Operator
William Menhennick worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Marine Corps in February 1943. Menhennick was a field telephone operator in the Pacific. He was a telephone installer after the war. William’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Alfred Mercure (1916-2004)
438 Fisher St, Marquette
Air Forces Carpentry Sergeant
Alfred Mercure went by Al. He worked for the Piqua Handle Factory. Mercure joined the Army Air Forces in November1942. He served in the Bismark Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines with the 388th Service Squadron. Mercure was an aviation carpenter, as planes contained many wooden components. He held the rank of sergeant. In his down time, Mercure crafted model P-38 planes from ammunition brass and coins he pounded flat with his Army-issue spoon. These are remarkable examples of military folk art and resemble drones in a way that is hard to ignore. His son Robert Mercure holds examples. Mercure worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. Alfred’s brother Clifford also served in World War II.
Archibald Mercure (1915-2002)
416 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier and Railroad Carman
Archibald Mercure went by Archie. He joined the Army in April 1945. Mercure worked as a railroad carman when he came home. Archibald’s brothers Arthur, Henry, and Leo also served in World War II.
Arthur Mercure (1914-1989)
416 Fisher St, Marquette
Army TEC 4 and Contractor
Arthur Mercure worked for F.B. Spear & Sons. He joined the Army in June 1942. Mercure held the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). He was a contractor after the war. Arthur’s brothers Archibald, Henry, and Leo also served in World War II.
Clifford Mercure (1914-2006)
438 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier, Railroad Laborer, American Legion Clown
Clifford Mercure worked for Michigan Gas and Electric. He joined the Army in August 1941. Mercure served in Europe. He was a laborer for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war, working out of the Presque Isle shop. Mercure entertained as a clown for the American Legion. Clifford’s brother Alfred also served in World War II.
Henry Mercure (1919-1989)
416 Fisher St, Marquette
Aviation Equipment Technician and Boilermaker
Henry Mercure worked for Consolidated Fuel and Lumber. He served as a Navy aviation support equipment technician. Mercure worked as a railroad boilermaker when he came home. Henry’s brothers Archibald, Arthur, and Leo also served in the war.
Leo Mercure (1921-2006)
416 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier and Furniture Repairman
Leo Mercure worked for Tonella and Rupp Furniture. He joined the Army in January 1943. Mercure returned to work as a furniture repairman when he came home. Leo’s brothers Archibald, Arthur, and Henry also served in World War II.
Olga Messenger (1907-1965)
1434 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
WAC in Bermuda
Olga Messenger served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She was stationed in Bermuda. After the war, she was a preschool teacher.
Donald Messier (1918-1990)
256 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Army Sergeant Shot in Germany
Donald Messier graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked as a salesman in Milwaukee, WI. He joined the Army in March 1941. Messier was a heavy weapons squad leader with the rank of sergeant. He served with Company H of the 4th Infantry Division, nicknamed the Ivy Division for the Roman numeral IV. Messier was shot in the abdomen while fighting in Germany. He was seriously wounded but recovered. After the war, he worked as a printer for the Mining Journal.
Lawrence Messier (1917-1978)
503 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant
Lawrence Messier worked for Piqua Munising Wood Products. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1941. Messier reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he worked for the City of Marquette Parks Department.
Clarence Meyers (1914-1992)
238 W Ohio St, Marquette
Boatswain’s Mate and Palestra Manager
Clarence Meyers worked at the Hub Cut Rate Grocery Store. He joined the Navy in April 1942. Meyers trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He held the rank of boatswain’s mate. He managed the Palestra after the war.
William Meyers (1923-1999)
140 Fisher St, Marquette
Coxswain and Meat Cutter
William Meyers went by the nickname Sparky. He worked for the Lakeshore Engineering Company. He joined the Navy in February 1943. He operated in the Pacific. Meyers held the rank of coxswain, meaning he was responsible for a small vessel. He was a meat cutter at Fletcher’s Market after the war.
Ray Meyskens (1919-1995)
141 Rock St, Marquette
Railroad Worker and Soldier
Ray Meyskens worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming (LS&I) Railroad. He joined the Army in November 1944.
LeRoy Micin (1911-1999)
601 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
B-17 Repair Master Sergeant
LeRoy Micin graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He managed the Shoreland Bowling Alley. Micin joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. He trained at Chanute Field near Rantoul, IL. Micin was a B-17 repairman with the Eight Air Force Command Station. He reached the rank of master sergeant. He worked as a salesman after the war.
Martin Mildon (1915-1975)
233 W Bluff St, Marquette
Convoy Sailor
Martin Mildon, who went by Marty, was a Boy Scout. He worked at the Northern Dairy. Mildon joined the Navy in September 1942. He trained at the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago, IL. He then transferred to Treasure Island Naval Station in San Francisco, CA. Mildon served on convoy duty, which took him to Australia, Cuba, Egypt, and North Africa. After the war, he worked in a factory in Milwaukee, WI.
George Miller (1924-2006)
421 Vine St, Ishpeming
China Marine
George Miller attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Marine Corps. Miller was stationed in Tianjin, China. He held the rank of lieutenant. Miller worked in higher education after the war.
Harris Miller (1923-2009)
135 W Crescent St, Marquette
Marine and Accounting Clerk
Harris Miller attended Graveraet High School where he played on the football team. He studied at the Ferris Institute. Miller joined the Marine Corps. He was stationed at the Marine Air Base in San Diego, CA. Miller later worked as an accounting clerk at a chemical factory in St. Louis, MO. His brother William also served in World War II.
James Miller (1921-2011)
526 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Anti-Aircraft Battalion Corporal
James Miller was a diamond drilling apprentice. He joined the Army in January 1943. Miller served with the 391st Anti-Aircraft Battalion and was rated as an expert with the bayonet and rifle. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a diamond drill operator in the iron mining industry.
Kenneth Miller (1924-2009)
118 Genesee St, Marquette
Navy Medical Unit and Barbershop
Kenneth Miller worked for the Campell Supply Company. He joined the Navy in November 1943. Miller served with a medical unit in the Pacific and in the hospital at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He held the rank of pharmacist’s mate. When he came home, he ran a barbershop. Kenneth’s brother William also served in the war.
Lloyd Miller (1924-2006)
315 S Front St, Marquette
Radio Operator and Country Musician
Lloyd Miller went by Slim. He graduated from Graveraet High School. Miller joined the Army in August 1943. He was a radio operator in the Pacific. After the war, Miller was a professional musician with the country and western group the Hiawatha Ramblers.
Louis Miller (1923-1968)
109 E Clark St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces and Mining Mapmaker
Louis Miller worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Miller went through flight training at Gardner Field near Taft, CA. He worked as a map maker and blueprint machine operator for Cleveland-Cliffs after the war.
William Gordon Miller (1913-1994)
135 W Crescent St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant and Bookkeeper
William Miller went by Gordon. Miller worked as a driver for the Marquette Baking Company. He studied at the Ferris Institute. Miller served in the Army. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood near St Robert, MO. Miller reached the rank of staff sergeant. He was a bookkeeper for a garage after the war. William’s brother Harris also served in World War II.
William Miller (1923-1994)
118 Genesee St, Marquette
Camouflage Engineer and Dry Cleaner
William Miller worked for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P). He joined the Army in February 1943. Miller was in Company D, 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He operated in Europe. Miller worked in the dry-cleaning trade after the war. William’s brother Kenneth also served in World War II.
William Miller (1924-2002)
926 N Front St, Marquette
Army Armored Force School and MTU
William Miller graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in 1943 and attended the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, KY. After the war, Miller attended the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU).
Donald Millman (1919-1990)
332 S Second St, Ishpeming
Wounded in Action in Germany
Donald Millman graduated from Ishpeming High School. He attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Millman joined the Army in June 1942. He participated in the D-Day invasion of France. Millman was wounded fighting in Germany on April 5, 1945. He worked for Humboldt Mining after the war.
John Milroy (1925-2003)
112 E Clark St, Negaunee
Navy Radioman in Three Wars
John Milroy joined the Navy in March 1942. He was a radioman. Milroy operated in North Africa. He saw action in Palermo and Gela, Sicily. He also operated in Asia and in the Pacific. Milroy remained in the Navy after World War II, also serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Anthony Miluches (1921-1965)
442 Fisher St, Marquette
Searchlight Battalion in the Pacific
Anthony Miluches went by Tony. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the J&H Electric Company at 106 N Third St, Marquette. Miluches joined the Army in December 1942. He served in Battery C of the 230th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Searchlight Battalion in the Pacific. He worked as a carpenter after the war.
Jay Albert Moberg (1918-2017)
319 E High St, Ishpeming
B-24 Radio Operator and Gunner Temporarily MIA
Jay Moberg often went by Albert. He worked for the Inland Steel Company. He served in the Army Air Forces. Moberg was a radio operator and gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was on a plane that was shot down in the summer of 1944 and was declared missing in action (MIA) but managed to get back to his unit. He was awarded an Air Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster. After the war, he worked for the Continental Can Company.
Erie Mohrman (1921-1986)
139 W Arch St, Marquette
Soldier and Postal Clerk
Erie Mohrman joined the Army in January 1943. He worked as a post office clerk after the war. Erie’s brothers John and Vernon also served in World War II.
John Mohrman (1917-1997)
139 W Arch St, Marquette
Panama Canal Coast Artillery
John Mohrman attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in November 1941. Mohrman served in a coast artillery unit in the Panama Canal Zone. John’s brothers Erie and Vernon also served in the war.
Vernon Mohrman (1915-1984)
139 W Arch St, Marquette
Soldier and Car Dealership Manager
Vernon Mohrman worked for the Safety Super Service gas station on the corner of Bluff St and Front St. He joined the Army in March 1942. Mohrman was stationed at Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. After the war, he managed Dixon Buick. Vernon’s brothers Erie and John also served in World War II.
John Molby (1921-2002)
1014 N Third St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Railroad Mechanical Department
John Molby graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He was a stenographer for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. After the war, he went back to work for DSS&A as a chief clerk in the mechanical department. John’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Molby (1922-1972)
1014 N Third St, Marquette
Attack Transport Sailor and Dairy Salesman
Robert Molby worked at the Sweet Goods Shop. He joined the Navy in June 1943. Molby served aboard USS Ormsby, an attack transport ship that operated in the Pacific. When he came home, he was a salesman for Bancroft Dairy. Robert’s brother John also served in the war.
David Montagna (1921-2001)
122 Hampton St, Marquette
Radio Operator and Welder
David Montagna was a cabinetmaker. He joined the Army in April 1941. He was a radio operator. After the war, he worked as a welder for the A.O. Smith Company in Milwaukee, WI.
Joseph Montcalm (1917-1990)
300 W Washington St, Marquette
Soldier in Ireland
Joseph Montcalm worked as a clothing salesman. He joined the Army in September 1940. He was stationed at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, MI, then Fort Knox, KY. Montcalm then deployed to Ireland. After the war, Montcalm worked for the E.J. Longyear Company in Marquette.
Robert Moore (1921-2019)
310 E Michigan St, Marquette
Marine Pilot and Mayor of Marquette
Robert Moore went by Bob. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He also studied at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). Moore joined the Marine Corps in February 1942. After pilot training, he received his commission as second lieutenant at Corpus Christie, TX. Moore flew Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless and Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers in the Southwest Pacific. He later flew Vought F4-Corsairs over Peleliu. Moore was awarded three Air Medals. He reached the rank of captain. When he came home, he worked at Public Service Garage. He was later an insurance agent with the company that became VAST Insurance. Moore served as mayor of Marquette. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Louis Alden Moran (1919-2008)
413 W Bluff St, Marquette
Distinguished Flying Cross in New Guinea
Louis Moran went by his middle name, Alden. He attended Wakefield High School before his family moved to Marquette. He played in a band. Moran joined the Army Air Corps in March 1939. He operated in the Pacific. Moran earned a Distinguished Flying Cross for participating in B-17 Flying Fortress raids in New Guinea. He also served with the 374th Troop Carrier Group and 22nd Troop Carrier Squadron, which flew outdated and worn-out aircraft to move combat forces throughout the region. Moran remained in the Air Force until 1959, giving twenty years of his life in service to his country.
Glen Morgan (1919-2016)
432 W Washington St, Marquette
Soldier in North Africa and Europe
Glen Morgan worked as a bellboy at the Northland Hotel. He joined the Army in September 1941. He served in North Africa, Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. Morgan worked as a clerk in the unemployment office after the war.
Joseph Morgan (1918-2017)
1825 Neidhart Ave, Marquette
Tank Unit Soldier and Dockworker
Joseph Morgan worked for Addison & Miller Contractors. He joined the Army in 1944. Morgan was in Company B, 709th Tank Battalion. After the war, he worked on the ore docks.
Mitchell Morris (1914-2008)
119 Champion St, Marquette
Ordnance Sergeant in Italy
Mitchell Morris went by Mike. He worked as a truck driver. Morris joined the Army in June 1942. He served with the Fifth Army in Italy. Morris was an ordnance officer. He reached the rank of sergeant. He worked as a truck driver after the war. Later in life, he worked at Graveraet Middle School.
Edward Morrison (1922-1995)
620 Center St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate and Parks Worker
Edward Morrison worked for the Marquette Sausage Factory. He joined the Navy in February 1943. Morrison went through initial training in San Diego, CA. He received advanced training in Bremerton, WA. He was a machinist’s mate in the Pacific. Morrison was aboard destroyer tenders USS Blackhawk and USS Cascae, and oiler USS Cohocton. When he came home, he was a light machinery operator for Marquette’s City Parks Department. Edward’s brother Joseph also served in the war.
Joseph Morrison (1920-2015)
235 W Ohio St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate and Fireplace Mason
Joseph Morrison worked for the Tonella & Rupp Rug Shop. He served in the Navy, working as a machinist’s mate in Guam. After the war, he worked as a mason, building grand fireplaces at Middle Island Point and elsewhere throughout Marquette County. Joseph’s brother Edward also served in World War II.
Leonard Morrison (1897-1948)
540 E Michigan St, Marquette
Harper Hospital Medical Unit
Leonard Morrison went by the nickname Penny. He served in the Atlantic with the Navy as a young man. He was then drafted as an infantry soldier in World War I. Morrison graduated from Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He also obtained a law degree from the University of Detroit, now University of Detroit Mercy (UDM). He played football in law school. Morrison reenlisted in the Army in July 1942. He held the rank of staff sergeant. Morrison served with the Harper Hospital Army Medical Unit which established hospitals throughout Europe. He was the oldest enlisted man in his unit but could outwalk many of the younger soldiers.
Albert Mosca (1926-1968)
108 W Division St, Ishpeming
Underwater Demolition Expert
Albert Mosca joined the Navy in September 1944. He served aboard USS Sappho, an Artemis-class attack cargo ship that operated in the Pacific. Mosca was an underwater demolition expert. After the war, he drove a truck for Consolidated Fuel and Lumber. Mosca died in a motorcycle accident.
George Sheldon Moyle (1923-2004)
113 W Ohio St, Marquette
82nd Airborne Paratrooper
George Moyle, who went by his middle name Sheldon, attended high school then worked as a logger in Iron River, MI. He joined the Army in December 1941. He trained in Wichita Falls, TX, and Fort Lewis, WA, where he specialized as a machine gunner. In February 1943, Moyle went for paratrooper training at Fort Benning, GA. Moyle served in the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
Wounded in Operation Overlord
Moyle was deployed overseas in May 1943, first to Casablanca, Morocco and Kairuan, Tunesia. He operated in the invasions of Sicily and Salerno in Italy. During the Normandy invasion in June 1944, he jumped into battle at Sainte-Mere-Eglise and St Sauveur-le-Vicomte in France. Moyle was wounded in both legs. He recovered from his wounds in Charleston, NC, then Atlanta, GA. Moyle received the Purple Heart and presidential citation. After the war, Moyle worked as a police officer and grocer in Iron River, MI. George’s brother Warren also served in World War II.
Warren Pershing Moyle (1918-2004)
113 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Movie Projectionist
Warren Moyle, who went by the nickname Persh, worked as a projectionist in a movie theater. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He served at Truax Field, in Madison, WI. After the war, Moyle managed a movie theater in Calumet, WI. He was recalled to duty September 1950 and reported to Atterbury Army Air Base in Columbus, IN. In this second stint in the military, he was a motion picture theater operator. Moyle reached the rank of staff sergeant. Warren’s brother George also served in World War II.
Barbara Mudge (1919-2011)
337 E Crescent St, Marquette
Nurse in Trousers
Barbara Mudge was an officer in the Army Nurse Corps and served at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, MI. She was the first Marquette woman to serve as a commissioned Army officer in World War II. Mudge was also among the first women in the Army Nurse Corps to wear uniforms with trousers, rather than the traditional dresses.
William Mudge (1917-2011)
314 N Teal Lake Ave, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Medical Unit Captain
William Mudge graduated from Negaunee High School where he was involved with the Boy Scouts. He attended Northwestern University and obtained a medical degree from Marquette University. Mudge joined the Army Air Forces in 1945. He served with a medical unit and reached the rank of captain. He was a physician after the war.
Kirk Mullaly (1916-1996)
229 W Ohio St, Marquette
Howitzer Technical Sergeant
Kirk Mullaly worked for the City of Marquette Water Department. He joined the Army in March 1941. He trained at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. Mullaly served with a field artillery unit that used 155mm Howitzers. Mullaly reached the rank of technical sergeant. When he came home, he went back to work as a meter repair man with the City of Marquette Water Department.
Emil Munter (1925-2007)
741 Cedar St, Marquette
Sailor and Teacher
Emil Munter attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in November 1943. After the war, he worked as a teacher in Midland, MI.
Conrad Murk (1912-1993)
516 Rock St, Marquette
Signal Photo Company in Europe
Conrad Murk was a post office clerk. He joined the Army in April 1943. Murk served with the 165th Signal Photographic Company, which documented the war in Europe. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. Murk was awarded the Bronze Star. He returned to work at the post office when he came home.
Wilfred Murray (1921-1988)
1504 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Paratrooper and Railroad Worker
Wilfred Murray went by the nickname Bill. He joined the Army in October 1940. Murray served with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. This paratrooper unit saw heavy action in Normandy, the Netherlands, and the Battle of the Bulge. He described the flak on D-Day as so thick you could walk on it. He worked in the railroad industry after the war.
Edward Musolf (1919-1975)
600 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier in Central Europe
Edward Musolf worked for Piqua Munising Wood Products. He joined the Army in November 1944. Musolf served in Central Europe. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company after the war.
John Musolf (1924-2005)
434 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Navy Gunner on Army Transport Ship
John Musolf joined the Navy in June of 1942. After training in New Orleans, he served as a gunner’s mate aboard an Army transport ship sailing from New Orleans to the Panama Canal. During World War II, the U.S. Army garrisoned 65,000 soldiers at the Panama Canal to protect this vital transit point. Navy personnel served in specialized roles aboard the Army transport ships that brought men and supplies to Panama.
John Myers (1911-1984)
423 N Front St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant and Fireman
John Myers was a fireman. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. Myers served with the 222nd Army Air Forces Base Unit. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he returned to work at the fire department as a fire truck driver.
Francis Nadeau (1917-1999)
433 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier in Europe and Butcher
Francis Nadeau worked as a butcher at the Workers Cooperative Store at 1636 Presque Isle Ave in Marquette. He joined the Army in February 1942. He was stationed in Iceland, Ireland, and France. He reached the rank of sergeant. Nadeau continued working as a butcher after the war. His sister Mary also served in World War II.
Mary Nadeau (1921-1982)
433 Rock St, Marquette
Navy Nurse in France
Mary Nadeau studied nursing at Mercy Hospital in Detroit, MI. She joined the Navy Nurse Corps in March 1944. Nadeau served as a nurse in France. Mary’s brother Francis also served in the war.
Ralph Nadeau (1921-1990)
213 N Lake St, Marquette
Marine and Mine Motorman
Ralph Nadeau was employed by the Work Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Marine Corps in April 1944. He trained in Oceanside, CA. Nadeau served with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division, which operated in the Pacific. When he came home, Nadeau worked as a mine motorman, meaning he ran locomotives to transport supplies and ore in underground mines. He later worked as a school bus driver in Alpha.
Russell Nagle (1916-1984)
335 E Ohio St, Marquette
Soldier and Merchandizing Director
Russell Nagle sold ads for the Mining Journal. He joined the Army in February 1941. After the war he worked as a merchandizing director for Carnation Milk in Los Angeles, CA.
Jack Nancarrow (1923-2005)
518 Oak St, Marquette
Purple Heart at Midway
Jack Nancarrow joined the Navy in April 1941. He was a radioman. Nancarrow fought in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. He received a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in that major Pacific battle, as well as a Presidential Unit Citation for heroic performance working with Navy pilots. He then served with Blimp Headquarters Squadron Three at Moffett Field near Mountain View, CA. After the war, he attended Indiana University.
Donald Nankervis (1925-2017)
233 S Angeline St, Ishpeming
Armored Field Artillery in Germany
Donald Nankervis attended Ishpeming High School. He played in the orchestra and participated in the school’s service corps. He was a driver for the Northern Dairy. Nankervis joined the Army in April 1943. He received specialized engineering training at Stanford University. Nankervis served in Battery A, 414th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 20th Armored Division. He fought in the battle of encirclement known as the Ruhr Pocket, a last stand of German forces in April 1945. His unit also participated in the liberation of the notorious Dachau concentration camp. After the war, he worked as a draftsman for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Francis Nardi (1926-2014)
210 E Pearl St, Ishpeming
Navy Storekeeper and Business Owner
Francis Nardi attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in 1944. He served as a storekeeper. When he came home, Nardi owned several businesses, including Nardi’s Coffee Shop, Nardi Retail Company, and the Miracle Lounge and Bowling Alley.
Nathan Narotzky (1909-1988)
628 E Ridge St, Ishpeming
Evacuation Hospital Pharmacist
Nathan Narotzky attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at a gas station. Narotzky joined the Army in September 1942. He was a pharmacist with the 71st Evacuation Hospital, a mobile medical unit that operated in the Pacific. Narotzky reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he ran The Men’s Store in Marquette.
Arvid Naslund (1926-1973)
201 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Engineer and Truck Driver
Arvid Naslund attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Marquette Auto Parts. Naslund joined the Army in December 1944. He served with the 1773rd Engineer Parts Supply Company. When he came home, Naslund drove a truck for Simons Brothers. Arvid’s brother Raymond also served in the war.
Raymond Naslund (1923-2005)
201 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Mountain Infantry
Raymond Naslund served in HQ Company, 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division. Specially trained in skiing and mountaineering, the men of the 10th Mountain Division fought 100,000 German troops in the mountainous regions of Italy. The 85th Infantry Regiment primarily operated in the North Apennines and Po Valley. Naslund was awarded the Bronze Star for his gallantry in combat.
Accounting Professor
After the war, Naslund earned degrees from Ferris State College and Central Michigan University. He taught accounting at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI. Raymond’s brother Arvid also served in World War II.
Alfred Bernard Nault (1923-1997)
638 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Surveyor
Alfred Nault often went by his middle name, Bernard. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Nault joined the Army in April 1943. He worked as a surveyor for a mining company after the war. Alfred’s brother Benjamin also served in World War II.
Benjamin Nault (1919-1944)
638 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Infantry Sergeant Killed in Italy
Benjamin Nault attended Ishpeming High School where he played football. He worked as a bell hop and bartender for the Ishpeming Hotel Company. Nault joined the Army in February 1944. He was in Company G, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Nault fought in Europe and reached the rank of sergeant. He was wounded in combat at Salerno, Italy. Nine days after he rejoined his company, he was killed in action in Italy on January 23, 1944. Nault led a rocket launcher team on a successful assault on an enemy machine gun position but was hit by fragments from a nearby mortar shell explosion. He received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. Benjamin’s brother Alfred also served in the war.
Gerald Nault (1920-2004)
123 Salisbury St, Ishpeming
Bomber Base in England
Gerald Nault attended Ishpeming High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1942. He was stationed at a bomber base in England. He later taught industrial arts in Romulus, MI. Gerald’s brothers Kenneth and Louis also served in the war.
Homer Nault (1909-1976)
1137 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Quartermaster and Mine Worker
Homer Nault worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in June 1942. Nault served as a quartermaster. He worked in the mining industry after the war. Homer’s brother Paul also served in World War II.
Kenneth Nault (1924-2012)
123 Salisbury St, Ishpeming
Infantry in Germany
Kenneth Nault went by Ken. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for Simons Brothers. Nault joined the Army in March 1943. He served in Company F, 413th Infantry Regiment. He operated in Germany. Nault was wounded in action. He received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. Nault worked as a mechanical engineer for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Kenneth’s brothers Gerald and Louis also served in World War II.
Lloyd Nault (1920-2011)
642 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Aircraft Carrier Radio Technician
Lloyd Nault graduated from Ishpeming High School. He attended the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). Nault served in the Navy. He was a radio technician aboard USS Yorktown, an Essex-class aircraft carrier nicknamed the Fighting Lady. Nault supported air raids in the Bonins, the Philippines, Formosa, Okinawa, and Japan. After the war, he worked as a chemist in a pulp plant in Tacoma, WA.
Louis Nault (1917-2011)
123 Salisbury St, Ishpeming
Anti-Aircraft Soldier in the Pacific and Teacher
Louis Nault attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a butcher. Nault joined the Army in May 1941. Nault served with an anti-aircraft artillery battalion in the Pacific. He worked as a teacher after the war. His brothers Gerald and Kenneth also served in World War II.
Marie Nault (1920-2007)
212 Rock St, Marquette
Army Nurse in New Caledonia
Marie Nault graduated from nursing school at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Detroit. She worked with the Red Cross. Nault joined the Army Nurse Corps in March of 1943. After training at Camp McCoy in Sparta, WI, she served in New Caledonia.
Marjorie Nault (1920-1982)
315 Vine St, Ishpeming
Navy Nurse
Marjorie Nault attended Ishpeming High School. She trained as a nurse at St Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL. Nault joined the Navy Nurse Corps in June 1943. She trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. She then worked at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
Paul Nault (1918-1995)
1137 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Infantryman in Europe and Flooring Laborer
Paul Nault attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a furniture deliveryman. Nault joined the Army in July 1942. He served in an infantry unit in Europe. Nault was awarded a Bronze Star. He worked for Robbins Flooring when he came home. Paul’s brother Homer also served in the war.
Arthur Neault (1916-1998)
509 S Fifth St, Marquette
Soldier in Germany and Carpenter
Arthur Neault worked for the Piqua Handle Factory. He joined the Army in May 1942. Neault received a Certificate of Merit for outstanding performance in Germany. He worked as a carpenter after the war.
Philip Neault (1912-1999)
710 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Medical Corps
Philip Neault graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He also attended the Art Institute of Chicago, Neault joined the Army in July 1942. He was in a medical unit. After the war, he was a teacher in San Leandro, CA.
Robert Neault (1915-1994)
211 Cyr St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Photo Recon Unit in England
Robert Neault graduated from Negaunee High School. Neault earned a degree from Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He worked for the Post Division in General Foods in Battle Creek, MI. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. Neault served with an aerial reconnaissance photography group in England. He reached the rank of major. After the war, he was a mechanical engineer for the Post Division of General Foods. Robert’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Neault (1918-1995)
211 Cyr St, Negaunee
Seabee Machinist’s Mate and Concrete Company Executive
William Neault attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in September 1942. He was a Seabee with the 62nd Construction Battalion. This unit operated in the Pacific. Neault held the rank of machinist’s mate. After the war, he was an executive with Twin City Mixed Concrete Inc. William’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Ray Neely (1922-2012)
211 Heath St, Negaunee
Army Engineering Unit Technical Sergeant
Ray Neely worked as a bookkeeper for the Independent Lumber and Coal Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Neely served as a supply clerk with an engineering unit. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. He returned to working as a bookkeeper in the coal and lumber industry when he came home.
Bruce Nelson (1915-2017)
227 E Case St, Negaunee
Sailor, Teacher, and Principal
Bruce Nelson graduated from Graveraet High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Nelson was a biology teacher in Negaunee. He served in the Navy. When he came home, he continued to teach. He was later the principal of Negaunee High School.
Irving Nelson (1923-1955)
820 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in Burma
Irving Nelson attended Ishpeming High school. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Nelson served in Burma. He remained in the Air Force after the war and died serving in Korea. He reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Robert Nelson (1920-2007)
414 N Front St, Marquette
Navy and Auto Factory
Robert Nelson attended Negaunee High School. He worked for Munising Wood Products. Nelson joined the Navy in April 1942. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He worked in an auto plant in Iron Mountain after the war.
Roger Nelson (1902-1996)
710 N Main St, Ishpeming
Rear Admiral
Roger Nelson graduated from the Naval Academy in 1922. Early in his career, he served aboard a gunboat El Cano operating on the Yangtze Patrol and on cruiser USS Pensacola. Early in World War II, Nelson served aboard the transport ship USS Edward Rutledge, landing troops for the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch, which began November 8, 1942. On November 12, a German submarine sank the Edward Rutledge off the coast of Casablanca, killing 15 men. Nelson then participated in the invasion of Sicily, Operation Husky, in July and August of 1943. Nelson was given the Legion of Merit award for coordinating ships on this front. He then commanded landing crafts for the 11th Amphibious Force, which participated in the invasion of Normandy, Operation Overlord, beginning June of 1944. He earned a Gold Star for his conduct in this operation. He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Nelson retired from the Navy with the rank of rear admiral.
Educator
Roger Nelson also had a notable career as an educator. He taught at the Naval Academy, Dartmouth College, and Dickinson College.
William Nelson (1912-1968)
800 S Lake St, Marquette
B-17 Flight Engineer
William Nelson worked at the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941. Nelson was a flight engineer aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress called Skin and Bones that conducted bombing raids in Europe. Nelson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and three Oak Leaf Clusters. He went back to work for Piqua Munising when he came home.
Jacob Nevala (1912-1944)
426 Center St, Marquette
Armored Infantry Soldier Killed in the Netherlands
Jacob Nevala was an autoworker in Flint, MI. He joined the Army in April 1944. Nevala was in Company C, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division. He qualified as a marksman. Nevala was killed in action on November 7, 1944, fighting in Limburg, Netherlands. He was awarded a Purple Heart. Jacob’s brother Matheau also served in the war.
Matheau Nevala (1917-2008)
426 Center St, Marquette
Soldier and Log Scaler
Matheau Nevala went by Matt. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Nevala joined the Army in January 1941. After the war, he was a log scaler with Munising Wood Products. Matheau’s brother Jacob also served in World War II.
Robert Nicholas (1916-1982)
103 E Peck St, Negaunee
Tank Destroyer Unit in the Pacific
Robert Nicholas joined an engineering unit of the National Guard in October 1940 and transferred to the regular Army when the war started. He served in the Pacific with the 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion which fought in New Guinea and participated in the invasion of Leyte. He worked as an industrial arts instructor after the war.
Herschel Nicholls (1922-2011)
546 Iron St, Negaunee
Navy Radioman in the Atlantic
Herschel Nicholls graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in September 1940. Nicholls trained in Indianapolis, IN. He served as a radioman in the Atlantic. After the war, he worked as a basketball coach in West Palm Beach, FL. His brothers John and Robert also served in World War II.
John Nicholls (1920-1987)
546 Iron St, Negaunee
Army Engineer and Mining Journal Ad Salesman
John Nicholls went by Jack. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the City of Negaunee. Nicholls joined the Army in November 1941. He served with an engineering unit in the South Pacific. Nicholls reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a Mining Journal advertising salesman. John’s brothers Hershel and Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Gould Nicholls (1924-2015)
546 Iron St, Negaunee
Golden Talon Paratrooper
Robert Nicholls went by his middle name, Gould. He graduated from Negaunee High School. Nicholls joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 17th Airborne Division. This unit, known as the Golden Talons, deployed to Britain and fought through Europe to Germany. After the war, he graduated from The University of Wisconsin (UW) La Crosse, where he played football and basketball. He then earned a master’s degree from UW Madison. Nicholls worked as a professor, coach, and athletic director at Beloit College. His brothers Herschel and John also served in World War II.
Alfred Niemi (1915-2005)
477 E Arch St, Marquette
Warrant Officer and Professor
Alfred Niemi attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Niemi joined the Army Air Forces in June 1941. He was a warrant officer. Niemi trained air rescue boat crews. He operated in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. He also deployed to India, Burma, and Sri Lanka where he transported Office of Strategic Services (OSS) officers up rivers to gather intelligence and sabotage enemy infrastructure. After the war he received an undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree from Michigan State University (MSU). Niemi was a professor in the geography department at NMU.
Doris Smith Niemi (1923-2012)
1525 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Widow to WAC
Doris Smith married Marquette Army Air Forces bombardier Martin Niemi on June 1, 1943. He died in a plane crash in New Guinea on October 20 of that year. Doris Niemi joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in December. She worked in a unit responsible for operating long-distance telephone lines and became part of General Dwight Eisenhower’s headquarters staff. She went to France following the invasion of Normandy that began June 6, 1944, and worked in Paris as soon as it was liberated. After the war, she worked as a telephone operator and medical administrator in Denver, CO.
Elvin Niemi (1909-1986)
318 Oak St, Ishpeming
Searchlight Unit
Elvin Niemi graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) at City Hall in Negaunee. Niemi joined the Army in May 1942 and served with a searchlight unit at Camp Stewart near Hinesville, GA. Searchlights were important to anti-aircraft defenses. After the war, he worked as a teacher in California. Elvin’s brother Osmo served in the Army Air Forces during the war.
Helen Niemi (1922-2014)
310 Cherry St, Negaunee
Army Nurse Captain
Helen Niemi graduated from Negaunee High School. She trained in nursing at St. Luke’s Hospital. Niemi served as an Army nurse. She was stationed at Mayo General Hospital in Galesburg, IL and Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Niemi reached the rank of captain. After the war, she worked as a nurse at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming and St. Luke’s Hospital in Marquette.
Ludwig Ewald Niemi (1907-1973)
118 S First St, Ishpeming
Wounded by Kamikaze
Ludwig Niemi went by his middle name, Ewald. He attended Ishpeming High School. Niemi joined the Navy in November 1943. He served on a destroyer in the Pacific. On April 16, 1945, Niemi was wounded near Okinawa when a Kamikaze smashed into his ship. He was thrown into the water and rescued six hours later. He was hospitalized in Norfolk, VA. Niemi worked as a maintenance man when he came home.
Martin Niemi (1919-1943)
1525 Fitch Ave, Marquette
B-25 Bombardier Killed in Crash
Martin Niemi graduated from John D. Pierce High School and attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1942. After training in Santa Ana, CA, and Albuquerque, NM, he was commissioned as second lieutenant. Niemi was a B-25 bombardier. Niemi served with the 2nd Bombardment Squadron of the 22nd Bombardment Group of the Fifth Air Force, operating out of Australia. On October 20, 1943, his plane, B-25D #41-30573 collided with another B-25 during a training exercise over Dobodura Airfield in New Guinea. The entire crew died. Niemi’s widow Doris joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) after his death.
Osmo Niemi (1907-1975)
318 Oak St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Doctor
Osmo Niemi graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked as a doctor in Marquette. Niemi joined the Army Air Forces in May 1942 and retired from the Air Force in 1963 as a colonel. Niemi oversaw the field hospital unit at Stimson Field in San Antonio, TX during World War II. Niemi worked to develop safety equipment for pilots. When he retired from the military, he worked at the health center at Northern Michigan University (NMU). Osmo’s brother Elvin also served in the Army.
Raymond Niemi (1925-1986)
408 Washington St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Blasting Powder Worker
Raymond Niemi attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a driver. Niemi joined the Army in May 1943. He trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He worked at the Hercules Powder Company after the war.
Clifford Ninnis (1919-1951)
417 W Empire St, Ishpeming
B-24 Liberator Radio Operator and Iron Miner
Clifford Ninnis attended Ishpeming High school. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Ninnis joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He earned his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant in Yuma, AZ. Ninnis served as a radio operator on a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber with the 445th Bombardment Group. He served on bombing missions over Germany. Ninnis was promoted to technical sergeant and awarded the Air Medal. He went back to iron mining when he came home.
Joseph Nolan (1922-1982)
393 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Pilot and Casino Dealer
Joseph Nolan went by Joe. He served in the Army Air Forces. Nolan received his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant at George Field near Lawrenceville, IL. After the war, he worked in the gambling industry in Reno, NV. He was a dealer at the Mapes Hotel casino.
Sheldon Emor Nord (1927-2002)
130 W Arch St, Marquette
Seabee in Samar
Sheldon Nord sometimes went by his middle name, Emor. He joined the Navy in April 1945. Nord was Seabee with the 143rd Construction Battalion. He was a machinist’s mate. His unit operated in Samar, Philippines. After the war, Nord worked for the County Road Commission.
Richard Nordquist (1917-1943)
1314 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Radioman Shot Down Over North Sea
Richard Nordquist joined the Army Air Corps in September 1940. He was a radio engineer with the 506th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group. Nordquist reached the rank of technical sergeant. On March 22, 1943, he was aboard B-24H Liberator #41-24191, nicknamed Cactus, on a mission to bomb a submarine base in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The American bomber was attacked by several Focke-Wulf 190 fighter planes and was shot down over the North Sea. The entire crew was lost. Nordquist was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. He is memorialized at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England.
Earl Normand (1921-2006)
212 N Seventh St, Marquette
Marine Corps and Candy Factory
Earl Normand graduated from Graveraet High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He worked for the Peterson Loeffler Linoleum Company in Milwaukee, WI. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. Normand trained in San Diego, CA. After the war, he was a manager in a candy factory in Milwaukee, WI. Earl’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Normand (1925-2009)
212 N Seventh St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor at Iwo Jima
William Normand went by Bill. He worked for Munising Wood Products. Normand joined the Navy in August 1943. He was on a destroyer in the Pacific. Normand’s ship participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima. William’s brother Earl also served in the war.
Carl Norr (1918-1983)
508 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Auto Mechanic
Carl Norr worked at a gas station. He Joined the Army in December 1942. Norr was stationed at Fort Lawton in Seattle, WA. He continued to work as a mechanic in the Army motor pool after the war. Carl’s brother Elwood also served in World War II.
Elwood Norr (1925-1944)
508 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
B-17 Gunner Killed Over Germany
Elwood Norr joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained in Atlantic City, NJ. Norr earned his silver pilot’s wings in Las Vegas, NV. Norr served as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. He was in the 613th Bomb Squadron, 401st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force in Europe. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Norr went missing on a bombing run over Germany on November 21, 1944. He was later declared killed in action. He was awarded a Purple Heart, Air Medal, and Oak Leaf Cluster. Local historian Lorraine Koski’s Elwood’s War: A U.P. son in the U.S. Army Air Force presents his letters home. Elwood’s brother Carl also served in the war.
Robert Northey (1918-2001)
969 Pine St, Negaunee
Artillery Officer and School Superintendent
Robert Northey graduated from Negaunee High School in 1935. He worked as a teacher in Ontonagon. Northey entered the Army in 1942. After special training at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC, he served as an artillery officer in an anti-aircraft unit. Northey reached the rank of major. After the war, he taught in Negaunee and became superintendent of Negaunee public schools. Robert’s brother Sydney also served in World War II.
Sydney Northey (1915-1998)
969 Pine St, Negaunee
Wounded Taking Cherbourg
Sydney Northey worked at the First National Bank. He joined the Army in June 1942. Northey reached the rank of technical sergeant. He was wounded fighting to take Cherbourg, France. He went back to working as a cashier at the First National Bank when he came home. Sydney’s brother Robert also served in the war.
Edward Nowak (1921-2000)
534 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier in the Philippines
Edward Nowak joined the Army in September 1942. He was stationed in the Philippines. He worked as a janitor after the war.
Marjorie Nowell (1921-2011)
213 North St, Ishpeming
Hospital Train Nurse
Marjorie Nowell attended Ishpeming High School. She trained as a nurse. Nowell joined the Army Nurse Corps in January 1944. She trained at Camp McCoy near Sparta, WI. She then transferred to Fort Custer in Augusta, MI. She subsequently moved to Camp Ellis near Bernadotte, IL. Nowell deployed to England and worked on a hospital train. After the war, Nowell worked as a nurse in Garden Grove, CA.
Walter Nuorala (1925-2024)
132 Ready St, Ishpeming
Navy Tail Gunner and Radioman
Walter Nuorala went by the nickname Babe. He attended Ishpeming High School. Nuorala joined the Navy in December 1943. He trained in Memphis, TN. Nuorala operated as a tail gunner and then as an aviation radioman. After the war, he was a welder with the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, mostly working in the Mather B Mine.
Albert Nyman (1920-1994)
118 E Superior St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces in Europe
Albert Nyman went by Al. He attended Ishpeming High School where he played basketball. He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. Nyman deployed to Europe. Albert’s brother Raymond also served in the war.
Bernhardt Nyman (1919-2013)
128 Ready St, Ishpeming
Aerial Photographer in Hawaii
Bernhardt Nyman went by the nickname Ben. He graduated from Ishpeming High School and worked as a bellboy in a hotel. He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. He trained in aerial photography at Lowry Field in Denver, CO. Nyman served as an aerial photographer for the Seventh Air Force based in Hawaii and reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he studied accounting at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked for Mather Inn and the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He then moved to Houghton where he worked for Michigan Technological University (MTU). Nyman is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His brothers Eino and Waino also served in the war.
Donald Nyman (1926-1996)
510 Iron St, Negaunee
Heavy Artillery in Europe
Donald Nyman joined the Army in June 1944. He trained at Fort Jackson near Columbia, SC. Nyman was in Company C, 29th Field Artillery Battalion. He operated heavy artillery in the invasion of France and Germany. After the war, he worked for International Paper in Longview, WA.
Eino Nyman (1911-1994)
128 Ready St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant and Iron Miner
Eino Nyman worked as a maintenance man for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LSI). He joined the Army in June 1942. Nyman reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Eino’s brothers Benhardt and Waino also served in World War II.
Raymond Nyman (1918-1993)
118 E Superior St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and High School Teacher
Raymond Nyman went by Ray. He worked for the Inland Steel Company. Nyman joined the Army Air Forces in 1942. He operated in France. Later in life, he was a teacher at Highland High School in Sacramento, CA. Raymond’s brother Albert also served in World War II.
Waino Nyman (1908-1992)
128 Ready St, Ishpeming
Baker, Soldier, Iron Miner
Waino Nyman was a baker at Superior Bakery. Nyman joined the Army in August 1942. After the war, he worked as an iron miner. Waino’s brothers Bernhardt and Eino were also in the military in World War II.
Richard Nystrom (1924-2000)
118 E Prospect St, Marquette
Radar Operator in Italy
Richard Nystrom went by the nickname Gin. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked as a projectionist at the Delft Theater. Nystrom joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He operated with a radar unit in Italy. He worked as a teacher in Turin when he came home.
Albert Nyquist (1920-1996)
914 Lee St, Marquette
Navy Pilot
Albert Nyquist, known as Bud, attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He also worked as a clerk at Krieg’s News Depot, 300 W Washington St, Marquette. Nyquist joined the Navy in October 1942 and earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as ensign after training at Corpus Christi, TX.
First Hellcat Victory
Bud Nyquist served in the Pacific, flying fighter planes off aircraft carriers USS Altamaha, USS Belleau Wood, and USS Princeton. His unit was among the first to fly Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter planes. While on combat air patrol (CAP) over Howland Island and Baker Island on September 1, 1943, Nyquist and Dick Loesch engaged and shot down a Kawanishi H8K flying boat, a type of large maritime patrol plane nicknamed “Emily” by Allied forces. This was the first Hellcat combat victory. Nyquist was wounded in action. He returned to the United States and served as a pilot trainer at Corpus Christi. After the war, he worked in Los Angeles, CA, as an aeronautical engineer.
George Robert Nyquist (1925-1977)
419 E Crescent St, Marquette
Army Engineer
George Nyquist went by his middle name, Robert, and the nickname Nubba Jr. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the E.J. Longyear Company. Nyquist joined the Army in April 1943. He received specialized engineering training at Stanford University and in Bloomington, IN. After the war, he worked as an engineer in Royal Oak, MI. George’s brothers Herbert and Ralph also served in World War II.
Herbert Nyquist (1917-1987)
419 E Crescent St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Jeweler
Herbert Nyquist worked at the Sweet Goods Shoppe at 1106 N Third St. He joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. He worked as a jeweler after the war. Herbert’s brothers George and Ralph also served in World War II.
Ralph Nyquist (1921-1971)
419 E Crescent St, Marquette
Army Sergeant
Ralph Nyquist went by the nickname Nubba. He attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Nyquist joined the Army in September 1942. He served in the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. He was a radio operator and reached the rank of sergeant.
Heroic Action in the Philippines
Nyquist participated in Douglas George MacArthur’s liberation of Manila. An embedded reporter named Homer Bogart from the New York Herald Tribune recorded Nyquist’s bravery near Angeles in 1944. Their patrol encountered an enemy roadblock, and the lead tank was disabled in an ambush. Defying advice to retreat, Nyquist rushed forward in a jeep and rescued the tank crew. Nyquist was also wounded by a grenade blast in February 1945. When he came home, he worked as a flooring contractor. Ralph’s brothers George and Herbert also served in the war.
John Ocha (1925-1986)
1803 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Air Force Technical Sergeant
John Ocha worked at Raish’s Sawmill. He served in the Army Air Forces. Ocha received specialized electronics training in Boca Raton, FL. He continued his military career during the Korean War. Ocha reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Patrick O’Donnell (1924-1995)
416 S Third St, Marquette
Army Telephone Lineman
Patrick O’Donnell worked for the Northland Hotel. He joined the Army in March 1943. He served as a telephone lineman. Patrick’s brother William and stepbrothers Donald, Earl, and Robert Quinnell also served in World War II.
William John O’Donnell
416 S Third St, Marquette
Carpenter and Soldier
William O’Donnell went by his middle name, John. He worked as a carpenter. O’Donnell joined the Army in October 1942. He worked in the building materials trade after the war. William’s brother Patrick and stepbrothers Donald, Earl, and Robert Quinnell also served in the war.
James Ogle (1928-2012)
1716 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor and Electrician
James Ogle attended John D. Pierce High School. He served in the Navy. Ogle was aboard USS Taussig, a Clemson-class destroyer that operated in the Japanese home islands. He worked as an electrician after the war. His brothers Richard, Robert, Stanley, and William also served in World War II.
Richard Ogle (1926-2007)
1716 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Mine Layer Sailor
Richard Ogle joined the Navy in November 1944. Ogle served on a mine layer in the Pacific. The ship was split in half during a kamikaze attack. Ogle was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he worked for Auto Lite in Bay City, MI. Richard’s brothers James, Robert, Stanley, and William also served in World War II.
Robert Ogle (1923-1995)
1716 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor in the Philippines
Robert Ogle worked for Piqua Munising Wood Products. He joined the Navy in October 1942. Ogle served aboard the USS Whipple, a Clemson-class destroyer. This ship participated in the liberation of the Philippines. When he came home, he worked as a merchant mariner for Inland Steel. Robert’s brothers James, Richard, Stanley, and William also served in World War II.
Stanley Ogle (1919-2013)
1716 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant in New Guinea
Stanley Ogle joined the Army in September 1939. He served with an Army Air Forces ground unit in New Guinea. Ogle reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he moved to Washington, D.C. He worked in the construction industry. Ogle is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Stanley’s brothers James, Richard, Robert, and William also served in the war.
William Ogle (1921-2004)
1716 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces in the Pacific
William Ogle joined the Army in 1940. He served in the Army Air Forces in New Caledonia and New Guinea. He remained in the Air Force until 1968. He also served in the Korean War. Ogle reached the rank of master sergeant. William’s brothers James, Richard, Robert, and Stanley also served in World War II.
Kenneth Oja (1924-2015)
323 Marquette St, Ishpeming
10th Mountain Division Sniper
Kenneth Oja graduated from Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in March 1943. Oja was a sniper in Company I, 86th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division. He fought in the Northern Apennines and Po Valley. Oja received the Bronze Star. He went back to work for Cleveland-Cliffs when he came home.
Onnie Oja (1915-1942)
462 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Bataan Death March
Onnie Oja attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Oja joined the Army in March 1941. He served with the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment in the Philippines. He was captured and was a prisoner of war (POW) of the Japanese. Oja participated in the infamous Bataan Death March. He died in a POW camp.
Robert Olds (1926-2018)
503 N Sixth St, Ishpeming
Mechanized Cavalry Soldier Wounded in Germany
Robert Olds went by Bob. He attended Ishpeming High School. Olds joined the Army in July 1944. He was in a mechanized cavalry unit with the First Army. Olds fought in France, Belgium, and Germany. He was seriously wounded in battle in Germany on April 5, 1945. Olds received a Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked for Nylund’s Hardware. Later in life, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company research lab.
Leonard Olgren (1922-2007)
612 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Bombardier
Leonard Olgren graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Packard Motor Company in Detroit, MI. Olgren joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He trained in Sioux Falls, ND. He then received primary and aerobatic flight training in Lakeland, FL. Olgren attended bombardier instruction in Big Spring, TX. When he came home, he worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Leonard’s brother Theodore also served in the war.
Theodore Olgren (1924-2008)
612 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Bugler
Theodore Olgren attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the North Range Mining Company in the Mary Charlotte Mine. He served in the Army. Olgren was stationed at Camp Hulen near Palacios, TX. He was a bugler and mail clerk. Theodore’s brother Leonard also served in World War II.
James Oliver (1927-2014)
410 N Front St, Marquette
Seabee, Ore Boat Mariner, and Railroad Engineer
James Oliver served in the Navy. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Oliver was a Seabee, part of the Navy’s construction battalion. He operated in Guam. When he came home, he worked as a merchant mariner on ore boats on the Great Lakes. He was later an engineer for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Anne Olivier (1922-1998)
122 E Park St, Marquette
Teacher and WAC Staff Sergeant
Anne Olivier graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). She taught in Gwinn. In February of 1943, she joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), which later became the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She was the first woman from Marquette County to join this branch of service. Olivier reached the rank of staff sergeant. Anne’s brothers George and Paul also served in the war.
George Olivier (1923-2001)
122 E Park St, Marquette
Marine Wounded at Iwo Jima
George Olivier worked for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI. He joined the Marine Corps in February 1943. Olivier was wounded in combat at Iwo Jima. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Olivier worked in the railroad industry after the war. George’s sister Anne and brother Paul also served in World War II.
Paul Olivier (1924-2016)
122 E Park St, Marquette
Aircraft Dispatcher
Paul Olivier graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked as a machinist. Olivier joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He worked as an aircraft dispatcher. Olivier reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a brakeman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Paul’s sister Anne and brother George also served in World War II.
James Olmsted (1925-1944)
417 W Crescent St, Marquette
Upholsterer and Soldier Killed in France
James Olmsted worked as an upholsterer at Tonella and Rupp Furniture. He joined the Army in May 1943. Olmsted was killed in action in France on October 2, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Albert Olson (1920-1978)
111 N Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Soldier in France
Albert Olson worked for the Frank C. Schilling Company, based in Green Bay, WI. He served in the Army. Olson deployed to France.
Allan Olson (1913-1995)
323 Center St, Marquette
Silver Star in Normandy
Allan Olson worked as a chemical engineer. He joined the 107th Engineer Battalion, a Michigan National Guard unit, in October 1940. This unit was activated into an Army unit when the war began, operating in Europe with the First Army under General Courtney Hodges. Olson fought in France, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Silver Star for leading a reconnaissance party in Normandy on June 6, 1944. He was also awarded the Bronze Star. Olson reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he worked as a supervisor at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Olson died of a heart attack at Heathrow Airport on the way home from attending the fiftieth anniversary reunion of the men who participated in the D-Day invasion. Allan’s brother Gordon also served in the war.
Gordon Olson (1918-1983)
1711 Schaffer St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor
Gordon Olson worked for People’s Oil Company on S Lake St, Marquette. He joined the Navy in April 1944. Olson served aboard USS Prairie, a Dixie-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. He worked at Marquette Bottling Works after the war. Gordon’s brother Allan also served in World War II.
Dominic Ombrello (1919-2005)
118 W Division St, Ishpeming
Navy Repair Unit
Dominic Ombrello worked for the Inland Steel Company. He joined the Navy in November 1943. He trained in gunnery. Ombrello served with a repair unit on Manus Island. After the war, he returned to work in the iron mining industry. Dominic’s brothers Joseph and Salvatore also served in the war.
Fortnot Ombrello (1915-1993)
402 Junction St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Riveter
Fortnot Ombrello worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. After the war, Ombrello worked as a riveter for an excavating equipment manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI. Fortnot’s brother Phillip also served in World War II.
Joseph Ombrello (1910-1976)
118 W Division St, Ishpeming
Seabee Chief Gunner’s Mate
Joseph Ombrello worked for the Inland Steel Company. He joined the Navy in August 1943. He trained at Gulfport, MS. Ombrello was a Seabee and became a chief gunner’s mate. He worked in the iron mining industry after the war. Joseph’s brothers Dominic and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Phillip Ombrello (1920-2010)
402 Junction St, Ishpeming
Marine Cook and Mining Truck Driver
Phillip Ombrello went by the nickname Fish because he loved fishing. He was a cook. Ombrello joined the Marine Corps in October 1942. He was a cook in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a truck driver. Phillip’s brother Fortnot also served in World War II.
Salvatore Ombrello (1921-1962)
118 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Base Unit
Salvatore Ombrello went by the nickname Samuel. He attended Ishpeming High School where he played basketball. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Ombrello joined the Army Air Forces in August 1945. He served with the 4146th Army Air Forces Base Unit. When he came home, he worked as a custodian. Salvatore’s brothers Dominic and Joseph also served in the war.
Catherine O’Neil (1927-1991)
115 Hampton St. Marquette
WAC at Chemical Weapons Arsenal
Catherine O’Neil worked as a typist at Show-Crone Co in Muskegon, MI. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in October 1944. She trained in Des Moines, IA. O’Neil was stationed at the Pine Bluff Chemical Warfare Arsenal near Little Rock, AR. Her brothers Jack, Raymond, Robert, and William also served in the war.
Jack O’Neil (1921-1975)
115 Hampton St. Marquette
Army Staff Sergeant in the Pacific
Jack O’Neil joined the Army in March 1942. He was in the 127th Infantry Regiment in the Pacific. O’Neil reached the rank of staff sergeant. Jack’s sister Catherine and brothers Raymond, Robert, and William also served in the War.
Mary O’Neil (1922-1996)
855 W Bluff St, Marquette
Navy Nurse in Long Island
Mary O’Neil joined the Navy Nurse Corps in July 1944. She served at St. Albans Hospital in Long Island, NY.
Raymond O’Neil (1916-1954)
115 Hampton St. Marquette
Marine Sergeant in the Pacific and Prison Guard
Raymond O’Neil worked for Richfield Oil Company in Burlington, WA. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1940. O’Neil operated in the Pacific. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. Raymond’s sister Catherine and brothers Jack, Robert, and William also served in World War II.
Robert O’Neil (1919-1970)
115 Hampton St. Marquette
Marine in the Pacific and Railroad Freight Checker
Robert O’Neil went by Bobby. He worked at HH Pellow & Sons, a roofing company. O’Neil served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a freight checker for a railroad company. Robert’s sister Catherine and brothers Jack, Raymond, and William also served in World War II.
William O’Neil (1925-1972)
115 Hampton St. Marquette
Navy and Air Force
William O’Neil went by Billy. He worked for the Peninsula Beverage Company. He joined the Navy in April 1943. O’Neil operated in the Pacific. He also served in the Air Force in the Korean War and reached the rank of staff sergeant in that branch of the military. William’s sister Catherine and brothers Jack, Raymond, and Robert also served in World War II.
Alwin O’Neill (1926-2003)
1709 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Landing Ship Sailor
Alwin O’Neill went by Alvin. He joined the Navy in September 1944. O’Neill served aboard LST-730. This landing ship transported troops to Japan and China. After the war, he worked in the lumber industry. Alwin’s brother Donald and uncles, Alex, Vaino, and Walter Johnson, also served in the war.
Donald O’Neill (1924-2011)
1709 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Army Infantry
Donald O’Neill went by Don. He attended John D. Pierce High School. He worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. O’Neill joined the Army in March 1943. He served with the 16th Infantry Regiment.
Wounded at D-Day
O’Neill was among the first wave of Allied troops to hit the beach in Normandy in the D-Day invasion. His ship was hit by enemy fire as soon as it landed. O’Neill was wounded and would have died had a fellow soldier not saved his life. He recovered in England and then was stationed in France. O’Neill received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. When he came home, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He later worked with the Caspian Construction Company. Donald’s brother Alvin and his uncles, Alex, Vaino, and Walter Johnson, also served in the war.
Gerald O’Neill (1905-1978)
117 W Michigan St, Marquette
POW and Prison Mail Superintendent
Gerald O’Neill went by Jerry. He was the superintendent of mail at Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Army in October 1942. He served in an armored unit in the First Army. O’Neill went missing in action (MIA) in Luxembourg on December 19, 1944. It was later reported that he was a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany. O’Neill returned to his job as mail superintendent at the Marquette Branch Prison when he came home.
John Osterberg (1918-1992)
518 S Front St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Gunner and Prison Guard
John Osterberg was a carpenter. He joined the Navy in January 1940. He was a boatswain’s mate. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Osterberg operated in South America, Cuba, and the Philippines before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During the war, he ran an anti-aircraft gun crew aboard a heavy cruiser. He earned five Bronze Stars and a Silver Star for participating in more than ten naval battles. After the war, he was a guard at Marquette Branch Prison. John’s sister Lotta also served in World War II.
Lotta Osterberg (1924-2018)
518 S Front St, Marquette
WAVE Dental Assistant
Lotta Osterberg graduated from Graveraet High School. She was in the Navy’s female auxiliary, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). Osterberg was a dental assistant in San Francisco, CA. After the war, she obtained a degree from Northern Michigan University (NMU) then studied dental hygiene at Columbia University. She taught dental hygiene in Elmont, NY.
Roy Paananen (1920-1998)
722 N Seventh St, Marquette
Navy Radio Operator
Roy Paananen worked for the National Youth Administration (NYA). He joined the Navy in December 1943. Paananen worked as a radio operator. He operated in the Pacific. Paananen invented a specialized radio receiver, earning congratulations from his commanding officer. After the war, he studied engineering at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU).
Lenwood Paddock (1915-1990)
226 E Ridge St, Marquette
Air Forces Signal Unit
Lenwood Paddock joined the Army in February 1942. He first served with a medical unit. Paddock then transferred to an Army Air Forces signal unit. He was stationed near New Orleans, LA. Paddock wrote home describing how his Upper Peninsula accent stood out in New Orleans. After the war, he was an athletic trainer at the University of Michigan (U-M).
Richard Page (1925-1977)
312 W Michigan St, Marquette
Marine Aerial Gunner and Chemical Warfare Specialist
Richard Page joined the Marine Corps in August 1942, just after his seventeenth birthday. He served in the Pacific. Page was an aerial gunner and later specialized in chemical warfare. He worked as a salesman for the Curtiss Company after the war. Richard’s brother Wayne also served in World War II.
Wayne Page (1910-1978)
312 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army MP and Prison Guard
Wayne Page worked as a pipe fitter. He joined the Army in July 1943. Page trained to become a military police officer (MP) at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock, AR. After the war, he worked as a prison guard in Jackson, MI. Wayne’s brother Richard also served in the war.
Raymond Pajula (1921-2018)
408 Gold St, Negaunee
Seabee and Contractor
Raymond Pajula went by Ray. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He then studied at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Pajula joined the Navy in August 1942. He served as a Seabee with the 44th Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. After the war, Pajula cofounded the P&M Construction Company and Ishpeming Redi Mix Cement.
Arthur Palmer (1924-1969)
304 E Pearl St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and Laundry Truck Driver
Arthur Palmer attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at Hughes Mercantile on Main St in Ishpeming. Palmer joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served with the 3508th Army Air Forces Base Unit, based in Madison, WI. He drove a truck for a laundry company after the war.
Irving Palomaki (1922-1998)
705 N First St, Ishpeming
Camouflage Engineer and Iron Miner
Irving Palomaki worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Palomaki served with the 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion in Europe. He fought in France and in the Battle of the Bulge. When he came home, Palomaki returned to mining. Irving’s brother Rudolph also served in the war.
Rudolph Palomaki (1919-1994)
705 N First St, Ishpeming
B-17 Gunner in Europe
Rudolph Palomaki attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Palomaki joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. He was a gunner aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed Fuddle’s Folly in Europe. He returned to mining when he came home. Rudolph’s brother Irving also served in the war.
Herman Pantalone (1921-1978)
413 Norwood St, Marquette
Marine Aviation Supply Quartermaster
Herman Pantalone attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He joined the Marine Corps in January 1943. Pantalone was an aviation supply quartermaster. He was stated in San Diego, CA. Pantalone reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was an office manager in Lansing, MI.
Dudley Paquette (1925-2014)
2319 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Inland Steel Captain
Dudley Paquette worked aboard the steamer Marquette. He served in the Navy. After the war, he worked as a merchant mariner for Inland Steel, eventually becoming the captain of the fleet. Dudley’s uncle Raymond also served in World War II.
Ernest Paquette (1907-1972)
213 Rock St, Marquette
Army Translator in France
Ernest Paquette worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He joined the Army in October 1942. Paquette was a translator in France. He returned to the railroad industry after the war.
Raymond Paquette (1907-1965)
2319 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Materiel Sergeant and Clerk
Raymond Paquette joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He served with the 650th Air Materiel Squadron. He reached the rank of sergeant. Paquette worked as a clerk after the war. Raymond’s nephew Dudley also served in World War II.
Louis Paris (1923-2014)
642 Lake St, Negaunee
Combat Engineer in Europe and Iron Miner
Louis Paris went by the nickname Reno. He graduated from St. Paul’s School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Paris served in the Army. He was in the 327th Combat Engineers attached to the 102nd Infantry Division in Europe. When he came home, he went back to work as an iron miner.
Archibald Parker (1923-1942)
619 Division St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Ordnance Man Missing at Sea
Archibald Parker went by Archie. He joined the Navy in 1941. He was an aviation ordnance man aboard USS Saratoga, a Lexington-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific. Parker was declared missing at sea in the Solomon Islands after a Japanese bombing attack on October 19, 1942. He was later declared killed in action.
William Parkkonen (1923-2007)
417 Prince St, Negaunee
Soldier and Iron Miner
William Parkkonen worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Parkkonen was stationed at Camp Campbell near Hopkinsville, KY. When he came home, he went back to work in the mining industry. He worked the Bunker Hill Mine. William’s uncle, George Kannianen, also served in the war.
James Parsons (1921-1979)
225 Craig St, Marquette
Fighter Squadron in China, Burma, and India
James Parsons attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the F.B. Spear Company. Parsons joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. He served with the 33rd Fighter Wing, a fighter squadron that escorted bombers in China, Burma, and India. He worked as a mechanic after the war.
Sylvia Pasander (1915-1960)
821 N First St, Ishpeming
First Lieutenant in Army Nurse Corps
Sylvia Pasander graduated from Ishpeming High School, where she participated in the girls’ literary society. She obtained her nursing degree St. Luke’s Hospital with a degree in 1941. She worked at the Ishpeming Hospital. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in early 1943, and trained at Fort Sheridan, IL. Pasander reached the rank of first lieutenant.
Benjamin Pascoe (1921-1998)
854 Brown Ave, Negaunee
Army Engineer and Judge
Benjamin Pascoe graduated from Negaunee High School. He had a Mining Journal route and later worked at a gas station. Pascoe joined the Michigan National Guard in October 1939. He then transferred to the regular Army where he served in an engineering battalion. Pascoe deployed to the Pacific. He reached the rank of first lieutenant. After the war, he attended Marquette University. He operated a gas station and volunteered with the Negaunee fire department. Pascoe later became a judge.
Russell Pascoe (1913-1989)
702 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Italy and Iron Miner
Russell Pascoe worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in March 1941. Pascoe fought in Italy with the Fifth Army. He received a Bronze Star for heroism. Later in the war, Pascoe was wounded by a rifle bullet and hospitalized from April to August 1945. He returned to iron mining when he came home.
William Patenaude (1921-2000)
139 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Sailor in Aleutian Islands
William Patenaude was an apprentice at the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Navy in August 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. Patenaude served in the Aleutian Islands, where he saw combat. When he came home, he went back to work for Lake Shore Engine Works.
Arthur Patrick (1924-2005)
372 Alger St, Marquette
Marine Special Weapons Unit
Arthur Patrick attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. Patrick reached the rank of sergeant. He served in the Pacific with a special weapons unit. He worked as a salesman for packaged food company Sprague Warner & Company when he came home.
Harriet Patrick (1919-2005)
811 Pine St, Marquette
Red Cross in Panama
Harriet Patrick Joined the Red Cross in May of 1945. She was stationed in Panama. Her sister Mary was an Army nurse in the Philippines.
Mary Patrick (1922-2004)
811 Pine St, Marquette
Luzon Nurse
Mary Patrick joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1944. She trained at Fort McCoy near Tomah, WI, served in Galesburg, IL, then was transferred to Luzon. Her sister Harriet served in the Red Cross during the war.
Howard Paul (1924-1995)
505 E Ridge St, Marquette
Seabee Librarian
Howard Paul was the grandson of Upper Peninsula land investor John Munro Longyear. He attended the prestigious Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), Duke University, University of North Carolina (UNC), and William & Mary. Paul joined the Navy and served in its construction division, the Seabees. He was stationed at Camp Peary, near Williamsburg, VA. Paul managed the base’s libraries.
Jimmy Buffett’s Bartender
After the war, he operated a resort on his family’s property at Ives Lake, adjacent to the Huron Mountain Club in Big Bay. Later in life, Paul lived in Key West, FL. He tended bar at Louie’s Backyard, a popular Key West watering hole. Paul befriended musician Jimmy Buffett, who lived across the street from the bar. Buffett wrote the song “Remittance Man” to honor his friend and joked that his family paid him to stay away from home. Howard Paul also inspired the fictional character Lance Larimoore III in Jimmy Buffett’s book Tales from Margaritaville. The copy in the Peter White Public Library (PWPL) was donated by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust, formed to remember Howard’s father.
Joseph Paul (1905-1974)
111 E Ridge St, Marquette
Marine Corps Staff Sergeant and Salesman
Joseph Paul worked for the Sherwin-Williams Company. He served in the Marine Corps. Paul reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a salesman in St Cloud, MN.
Joseph Paull (1910-1979)
333 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Captain and Postal Clerk
Joseph Paull worked for the United States Postal Department. He joined the Army in March 1942. He trained at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. Paull operated in North Africa, Italy, France, Austria, and Germany. He reached the rank of captain. Paull was awarded a Purple Heart. He resumed working as a postal clerk after the war.
Stephen Paull (1914-2004)
816 Pine St, Marquette
Army Radar Technician
Stephen Paull graduated from John D. Pierce High School and Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Paull joined the Army in September 1941. He was in the signal corps and deployed to England as a radar technician assisting British anti-aircraft units. He also operated in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he worked as an electronics engineer for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. He later worked for NASA at the Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
Bernard Peano (1927-1980)
2206 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Battleship Sailor and Railroad Engineer
Bernard Peano joined the Navy in August 1945. He served in the Pacific. Peano served aboard the battleship USS Iowa, which carried Admiral William Halsey’s flag to Tokyo for the Japanese surrender. He was an engineer for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war. Bernard’s brother Norbert also served in World War II.
Norbert Peano (1925-2008)
2206 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Amphibious Assault Diesel Mechanic
Norbert Peano went by Bob. He attended Graveraet High School. Peano joined the Navy in April 1943. He trained at the Signal Diesel Training School at the University of Illinois. He was a diesel mechanic. Peano served aboard USS Epping Forest, an Ashland-class dock landing ship that participated in amphibious assaults in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a bridge mechanic and later signal department electrician for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Norbert’s brother Bernard also served in the war.
David Pearce (1927-2006)
615 Spruce St, Marquette
Attack Transport in the Philippines
David Pearce attended Graveraet High School. He served in the Navy. He trained at the Great Lakes Naval Center in North Chicago, IL. Pearce served aboard USS Gasconade, a Gilliam-class attack transport that operated in the Philippines. Later in life, he was president of National Bank and trust in Traverse City, MI. David’s brothers Don and Robert also served in the war.
Don Pearce (1921-1986)
615 Spruce St, Marquette
Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific
Don Pearce joined the Navy in March 1943. He served in the Pacific. Pearce held the rank of lieutenant. He worked for Closser Realty after the war. Pearce was on the board of Marquette General Hospital and was the president of the Marquette Chamber of Commerce. Don’s brothers David and Robert also served in the war.
George Pearce (1912-1984)
703 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Army Medical Corps and Iron Miner
George Pearce worked at Lindberg’s grocery store at 209 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming. He joined the Army in August 1942. Pearce served in the Army Medical Corps. He trained in San Francisco, CA. He worked as a miner after the war.
Robert Pearce (1918-1970)
615 Spruce St, Marquette
Headquarters Company in Northern Luzon
Robert Pearce worked for State Roofers. He joined the Army in December 1942. He served with a headquarters company in Northern Luzon. Pearce worked as a salesman when he came home. Robert’s brothers David and Don also served in World War II.
Bertel Pearson (1920-2002)
406 Waldo St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and DSSA
Bertel Pearson graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He then attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He worked for the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad Company (DSS&A). Bertel joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He trained in New Haven, CT. He then transferred to Boca Raton FL. Pearson reached the rank of captain. After the war, he resumed working for DSS&A, eventually becoming the company’s chief engineer.
Hugo Pearson (1921-2012)
1115 N Third St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Attorney
Hugo Pearson graduated from Ishpeming High School and Augustana College. He served in the Army Air Forces. He was stationed in Walla Walla, WA. Pearson reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he worked as a lawyer in Hanford, CA.
Paul Pelissier (1914-1999)
245 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Soldier in the Philippines and Mailman
Paul Pelissier joined the Army in 1944. He deployed to the Philippines. Pelissier worked for the post office when he came home.
Carl Pellinen (1918-2000)
508 Norwood St, Marquette
Signal Corps Soldier and Railroad Machinist
Carl Pellinen was a repairman. He joined the Army in October 1941. Pellinen was in the signal corps. After the war, he was a machinist for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
Reino Pellonpaa (1921-1991)
528 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Infantryman Wounded by Shrapnel in Okinawa
Reino Pellonpaa worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1944. He received jungle warfare training in Oahu, HI. Pellonpaa served with the 96th Infantry Division in the Pacific. He was wounded by shrapnel in the invasion of Okinawa. After the war, he worked as an underground repairman in the mining industry.
Ralph Pellow (1919-1971)
114 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Combat Engineer Cook
Ralph Pellow attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Pellow joined the Army in November 1942. He was a cook with the 148th Engineer Combat Battalion. This unit built bridges in Europe. Pellow reached the rank of staff sergeant. He returned to the railroad industry when he came home.
Arnold Pelto (1913-1976)
461 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Soldier in Belgium and Watchman
Arnold Pelto worked for the Republic Steel Company. He joined the Army in annuary 1944. He served in Belgium. Pelto worked as a watchman for Robbens Flooring after the war. Arnold’s brothers Gunnard, Leland, and Oliver also served in World War II.
Eino Pelto (1918-1997)
510 Norwood St, Marquette
Army Coast Artillery
Eino Pelto worked for the Piqua Munising Handle Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. Pelto served with an anti-aircraft coast artillery unit. He deployed to England, Italy, and North Africa.
Gunnard Pelto (1916-2003)
461 Jasper St, Ishpeming
TEC 5 Wounded in Italy
Gunnard Pelto worked as a welder. He joined the Army in June 1941. He served in North Africa, Italy, and France. Pelto was wounded in combat in Venafro, Italy in November 1943. He received the Purple Heart. Pelto reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). He worked as a miner when he came home. Gunnard’s brothers Arthur, Leland, and Oliver also served in the war.
Leland Pelto (1918-1983)
461 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Wounded in the Netherlands
Leland Pelto worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1942. Pelto served in England, France, and the Netherlands. He was seriously wounded in combat in the Netherlands on October 18, 1944. When he came home, we went back to work as a miner. Leland’s brothers Arnold, Gunnard, and Oliver also served in the war.
Oliver Pelto (1918-2010)
461 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Soldier in the Pacific and Tool Maker
Oliver Pelto worked as a farm hand. He joined the Army in 1942. Pelto was stationed in Australia and New Guinea. After the war, he was a tool maker in Detroit, MI. Oliver’s brothers Arnold, Gunnard, and Leland also served in World War II.
John Ronback Peltonen (1915-1990)
307 W Clark St, Negaunee
Soldier in England and Truck Driver
John Ronback took his stepfather’s last name, Peltonen. He joined the Army in September 1942. He served in England. Peltonen reached the rank of corporal. He worked in the trucking industry after the war.
Francis Penberthy (1921-2001)
121 Cleveland St, Negaunee
Third Army Soldier and Policeman
Francis Penberthy worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1944. Penberthy served in the Third Army under the ultimate control of General George Patton. He operated in Germany. After the war, Penberthy was a police officer in Negaunee.
Robert Penhale (1921-1988)
443 Rock St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Dock Worker
Rober Penhale served in the Army. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was a dock worker.
Rudolph Pennala (1920-2006)
324 S First St, Ishpeming
Navy Armed Guard
Rudolph Pennala attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Pennala served as a Navy armed guard in France and England. He was later aboard the USS Rawlins, a Haskell-class attack transport that conveyed occupation troops to Japan. He returned to work for Cleveland-Cliffs after the war.
Phillip Pepin (1926-2008)
140 Davis St, Ishpeming
Radio Operator and Postal Worker
Phillip Pepin went by Bud. He attended Ishpeming High School. Pepin joined the Navy in April 1944. He attended Radio Naval Training School at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison. He was a radio operator in the Pacific. Pepin served aboard USS Crockett, a Haskell-class attack transport, and USS Osberg, a Butler-class destroyer escort. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service after the war.
John Perala (1926-1993)
327 Cherry St, Negaunee
Light Cruiser Sailor Rescued Aircraft Carrier Crew
John Perala served in the Navy. He was aboard USS Santa Fe, a Cleveland-Class light cruiser that operated in the Pacific. On March 19, 1945, near Okinawa, aircraft carrier USS Franklin was hit with two enemy bombs and began to list. Rescuers from Santa Fe, including Perala, spend three hours saving 833 men from Franklin. In the process, Santa Fe was also damaged. Both ships escaped to Ulithi.
Paul Joseph Perrault (1924-2010)
268 Bluff St, Ishpeming
10th Mountain Division Soldier and Ski Jumper
Paul Perrault went by Joe. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Ishpeming Amusement Corporation. Perrault joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. Perrault was awarded a Silver Star for braving enemy mortar fire and a mine field to rescue his wounded sergeant. He worked in the Empire Mine for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home. Perrault was an Olympic ski jumper and set a record in 1949.
Leonard Perrin (1906-1996)
429 N Third St, Marquette
Service Station Manager and South Pacific Sailor
Leonard Perrin ran Perrin’s Standard Service Station. He joined the Navy in December 1943. Perrin served in the South Pacific.
Ernest Perry (1924-1965)
2109 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army TEC 4 and Lathe Operator
Ernest Perry worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. He joined the Army in April 1943. Perry reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). After the war, he was a lathe operator for Ely Wood in Munising.
Gerald Perusse (1922-1967)
1842 Van Evera Ave, Marquette
Army Infantry
Gerald Perusse Joined the Army in September 1942. He trained at Camp Butner in Stem, NC. Perusse served in an infantry unit. Gerald’s brother Louis also served in the Army during the war.
Louis Perusse (1916-1978)
1842 Van Evera Ave, Marquette
Field Artillery in Aleutian Islands
Louis Perusse worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in March 1941. He trained at Fort Leonard Wood, near Rolla, MO. He served in a field artillery unit deployed to the Aleutian Islands. Afte the war, he moved to Springfield, MO, where he worked as a livestock truck driver. His brother Gerald also served in World War II.
William Pesola (1916-1983)
316 S Fourth St, Ishpeming
Medical Unit Supply Clerk
William Pesola worked as a clerk. He joined the Army in July 1942. He was a supply clerk for a medical unit.
Walter Peters (1918-1983)
217 W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier in Italy and Iron Miner
Walter Peters worked for the Campbell Supply Company. He joined the Army in June 1944. Peters trained at Camp Blanding near Starke, FL. He deployed to Italy. Peters worked in the Mather B Mine after the war.
Julius Herbert Petersen (1920-2005)
1216 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Pilot
Julius Petersen, who went by Bert, served in the Army Air Forces. He trained at Sherman, TX and then Lake Charles, LA. Petersen was awarded his pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant at Randolph Field, near San Antonio, TX.
Paratrooper Transport Captain
Petersen Served with the 43rd Troop Carrier Squadron of the 315th Troop Carrier Group. He flew Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport planes, flying paratroopers and equipment to battle zones. His unit first flew between England and Algeria, supporting the invasion of North Africa in 1943. It dropped paratroopers over Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and released gliders with reinforcements the next day. The unit supported the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944 and the beginning of 1945. The unit took many casualties in support of the Rhineland Offensive in 1945 led by General Dwight Eisenhower. Petersen was awarded eleven Combat Medals and a Presidential Unit Citation. Petersen retired with the rank of captain. He is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Alden Peterson (1919-2001)
505 Summit St, Marquette
Chemical Warfare Unit
Alden Peterson worked for Marquette Bottling Works. He joined the Army in February 1942. Peterson was based at Patterson Field near Dayton, OH. He served with a chemical warfare unit. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war.
Carl Peterson
1024 S Lake St, Marquette
Sailor and Armed Guard
Carl Peterson worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He served in the Navy. Peterson operated in England, Africa, Italy, and Sicily. He was then a Navy armed guard in New Orleans, LA. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war. Carl’s brother Erick also served in the war.
Edwin Peterson (1919-2014)
819 N Maple St, Ishpeming
Soldier in India
Edwin Peterson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a newsboy. He joined the Army in October 1941. Peterson was stationed in India. He worked in construction after the war. Edwin’s brother Henry also served in World War II.
Elmer Peterson (1913-1961)
223 Sixth St, Marquette
Hospital Unit Soldier
Elmer Peterson attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Piqua Munising company. Peterson joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the 13th General Hospital. This medical unit operated in the Pacific, primarily in the Pacific. He worked for an engineering company after the war.
Erick Peterson (1925-2008)
1024 S Lake St, Marquette
Air Force in Three Wars
Erick Peterson graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in 1944. He served in Italy and married in Naples. Peterson remained in the Air Force until 1966, also serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked as an electrician at K.I. Sawyer. Erick’s brother Carl also served in World War II.
Everett Peterson (1916-2006)
369 Alger St, Marquette
PBM Mariner Pilot
Everett Peterson worked at E.J. Longyear’s Diamond Drill Company. He joined the Navy and became a pilot at the Naval Air Training Center in Pensacola, FL. He flew a PBM Mariner. This aircraft was a patrol bomber typically used to hunt submarines. He returned to the E.J. Longyear company after the war. His brother Wilbert was also in the Navy during the war.
Henry Peterson (1915-2003)
819 N Maple St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant in Bermuda
Henry Peterson went by Hank. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for a contractor. Peterson served in the Army. He was stationed in Bermuda and wrote home about deep sea fishing. Peterson reached the rank of sergeant. He worked as a plastering contractor after the war. Henry’s brother Edwin also served in World War II.
Henry Peterson (1927-2016)
333 Alger St, Marquette
Dock Landing Ship Sailor and Pasty Vendor
Henry Peterson joined the Navy in 1944. He served aboard a dock landing ship (LSD), an amphibious vehicle used to bring troops and vehicles ashore. He worked as a salesman after the war. Later in life, he operated Peterson’s Pasties in Harvey.
Hugo Peterson (1913-1988)
524 Cherry St, Negaunee
Wounded at Cherbourg
Hugo Peterson attended Negaunee High School. He worked for Quality Bakery. Peterson joined the Army in June 1942. He served with an infantry unit in England and France. Peterson was wounded by shrapnel in the Battle of Cherbourg. He was treated in France then flown to a hospital in England. He wrote home saying that his pen was the only personal item he could save. Peterson was a surface worker with the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war.
John Avery Peterson (1912-1987)
639 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Captain in General McArthur’s Headquarters
John Peterson went by his middle name, Avery. He attended Ishpeming High School and Northwestern University. Peterson joined the Army in June 1942. He served in the office of the chief signal officer in General Douglas McArthur’s headquarters in Australia. Peterson reached the rank of captain.
John Peterson (1918-1997)
217 Hazel St, Ishpeming
Railroad Soldier in Iran
John Peterson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LSI). Peterson joined the Army in May 1941. He worked in Iran, helping to transport war supplies to Russia by rail. Peterson survived an accident when a train carrying a thousand tons of explosives ran out of control. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, Peterson continued to work in the railroad industry.
Robert Peterson (1922-2015)
1110 N Second St, Ishpeming
Minesweeper in the Pacific
Robert Peterson attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Navy. Peterson was aboard YMS-259, a minesweeper that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a fabric cutter at the Gossard Company. Robert’s brother Roy also served in World War II.
Robert Peterson (1922-2020)
529 N Fourth St, Marquette
Camouflage Technician
Robert Peterson, known as Red, graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at Nault’s Grocery in Marquette. Red Peterson joined the Army in February 1943. He went through basic training at Camp Butner in Stem, NC, where he got the best rifle score of 500 men, earning him a silver bracelet and expert’s medal. Peterson was a camouflage technician with the 602nd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. Peterson served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, he worked for LS&I Railroad, Northern Dairy, then the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company’s research laboratory.
Robert Peterson (1925-1989)
321 W Barnum St, Ishpeming
Joined the Navy at Seventeen
Robert Peterson, known as Skippy, attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in June 1942, just weeks after his seventeenth birthday. Peterson was commended for bravery under fire while in the Atlantic. He also endured a torpedo attack while in the Mediterranean.
Roy Peterson (1918-1993)
1110 N Second St, Ishpeming
Medical Unit in France
Roy Peterson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Gossard Company. Peterson joined the Army in April 1941. He served in a medical unit based at a hospital in France. Peterson married a woman from England while he was deployed. After the war, he went back to work as a machine repairman for Gossard. Roy’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Wilbert Peterson (1917-2004)
369 Alger St, Marquette
Builder and Sailor
Wilbert Peterson went by the nickname Pete. He worked in the building trades. Peterson joined the Navy in February 1943. Wilburt’s brother Everett also served in the Navy in World War II.
Howard Phillips (1924-1969)
761 Iron St, Negaunee
Marine Sergeant in the Pacific
Howard Phillips attended St. Paul and Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s school in Negaunee. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1942. He served in the Pacific. Phillips reached the rank of sergeant. After the war he worked for Heatherwood Farms in Lansing, MI. Howard’s brother John also served in World War II.
John Phillips (1926-unknown)
761 Iron St, Negaunee
Marine Corps
John Phillips went by Jack. He graduated from Vulcan High School. Phillips joined the Marine Corps in 1944. John’s brother Howard also served in World War II.
Louis Piasecki (1916-2014)
229 Craig St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant in Central Europe
Louis Piasecki went by Louie. He worked as a clerk at the Soo Hardware Store. He joined the Army Air Forces in May 1942. He operated in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland. Piasecki reached the rank of sergeant. He was a bookkeeper for Levine Brothers Plumbing and Heating after the war.
Sadie Pinola (1921-2011)
1611 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Marquette’s First WAVE
Before the war, Sadie Pinola worked as a stenographer at the Northern Michigan Children’s Clinic in Marquette. She joined the WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, the women’s reserve branch of the Navy, in February1943. Sadie Pinola was the first WAVE from Marquette. Approximately 100,000 American women served as WAVES in World War II. Pinola received training at Hunter College, then Naval Station Great Lakes Naval in North Chicago, IL. She worked as a stenographer in the hospital at the Naval Station Great Lakes.
Clyde Pohlman (1923-2018)
827 Michigan St, Ishpeming
PT Boat Radioman in Europe and the Pacific
Clyde Pohlman attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company. He was also a golf pro. Pohlman joined the Navy in March 1943. He was a radioman on a patrol torpedo boat in the Normandy invasion and then in the Philippines. When he came home, he obtained a degree from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He then studied and taught in Denver, CO. Later in life, he was the superintendent of Republic schools. Clyde’s brother Glenn also served in World War II.
Glenn Pohlman (1921-2015)
827 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Construction Worker, Soldier, Iron Miner
Glenn Pohlman worked in the construction trade. He joined the Army in January 1943. Pohlman worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home. Glenn’s brother Clyde also served in World War II.
Leslie Pope (1922-1987)
317 Fisher St, Marquette
Marine Corps Field Cook and Heavy Machine Operator
Leslie Pope worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1943. Pope was a field cook and heavy machinery operator. After the war, he was a heavy machinery operator for the University of Michigan (U-M).
Henry Poutanen (1926-2007)
427 E New York St, Ishpeming
Sailor in the Philippines
Henry Poutanen joined the Navy in June 1944. He was stationed in the Philippines. He worked in the Negaunee Mine after the war.
John Power (1921-1997)
636 W College Ave, Marquette
Wounded Marine and Plumber
John Power went by Jack. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. Power served in the South Pacific. He was wounded in action. Power ran a plumbing business when he came home.
John Powers (1913-1944)
134 W Ridge St, Marquette
Liberation of Cherbourg
John Powers served in the Army, in Company A of the 304th Combat Engineering Battalion of the 79th Infantry Division. As part of Operation Overlord, the Normandy Invasion, the 79th Infantry Division helped liberate Cherbourg on the Cotentin Peninsula. The city’s deepwater port, the third largest in the country, held strategic value as a place to unload personnel and equipment to push the Germans out of occupied France.
The 79th Infantry Division landed on Utah Beach on June 12-14, 1944. On June 19, it joined the fight against 21,000 German troops holding Cherbourg. 79th Infantry Division soldiers took Fort du Roule, the city’s prominent defensive structure, on June 26.
German commander Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben was determined to make the invaders pay a heavy price for the city. He personally surrendered but ordered his remaining troops to fight to the death. Resistance continued despite the inexorable Allied advance.
Killed in the Chow Line
John Powers was killed on June 26, 1944, hit by an artillery shell while waiting in a chow line. As the Allies took the city, German Rear Admiral Walter Hennecke damaged the port of Cherbourg so badly that it was not reopened until August.
John Powers (1916-2005)
123 E Park St, Marquette
Marine and Produce Manager
John Powers went by Jack. He worked for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) grocery store. Powers served in the Marine Corps. He trained in San Diego, CA. Powers sent a letter home saying he had gained twenty-five pounds in four months while in training. When he came home, he managed the produce department at A&P.
Leonard Price (1925-1944)
516 Cherry St, Negaunee
Marine Fatally Wounded in the Pacific
Leonard Price attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Marine Corps in September 1942, his junior year. Price trained in San Diego, CA. He served with the 24th Regiment, 4th Division in the Pacific. He was fatally wounded in Saipan on June 21, 1944.
Lowell Price (1913-1996)
520 N Fourth St, Marquette
Combat Engineer Trainer and Shoe Salesman
Lowell Price worked as a salesman. He joined the Army in June 1942. Price was a combat engineering trainer at Fort Leonard Wood, near Licking, MO. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, Price sold shoes at a department store in Milwaukee, WI.
George Prideaux (1921-1990)
413 Cyr St, Negaunee
Caught Malaria in the Pacific
George Prideaux graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined an engineering unit of the National Guard in October 1939. He was inducted into the regular Army once the war began and served with the 32nd Infantry Division and the 41st Infantry Division. Prideaux operated in the Pacific. He was present during the Pearl Harbor attack and fought at the Battle of Buna in New Guinea. Prideaux reached the rank of first lieutenant. He earned three Bronze Stars. He contracted malaria and was sent back to the United States. After the war, he was a manager in a Sears Roebuck store in Battle Creek, MI. George’s sister Margaret also served in the war.
Margaret Prideaux (1925-2006)
413 Cyr St, Negaunee
WAVE and School Secretary
Margaret Prideaux was known as Migs. She served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve. Prideaux was a patternmaker, meaning she helped repair ship equipment. After the war, she worked as a secretary in North Pennfield Elementary in Battle Creek, MI. Margaret’s brother George also served in World War II.
Everett Pringle (1920-2002)
225 Mather St, Marquette
Alpine Infantryman
Everett Pringle worked for a salvage company. He joined the Army in May 1943. Pringle served in the 86th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division. This specialized ski infantry unit fought in the mountains in Italy. Pringle worked for Lake Shore Incorporated after the war.
Frank Prosen (1918-1999)
523 W Spring St, Marquette
Naval Gunner’s Mate
Frank Prosen worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. Prosen joined the Navy. He served as a gunner’s mate. He worked as a machine operator for Piqua Munising after the war. Frank’s brothers Joseph and Rudolph also served in World War II.
Joseph Prosen (1916-1969)
523 W Spring St, Marquette
Injured in Normandy
Joseph Prosen worked at the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He served in the Army. Dupras participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He injured his hand and was sent to England to recover. Prosen remained in the Army after the war. He reached the rank of sergeant. Joseph’s brothers Frank and Rudolph also served in World War II.
Rudolph Prosen (1924-1980)
523 W Spring St, Marquette
Army Air Forces in China
Rudolph Prosen worked for the Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Prosen served in China. He worked as a blacksmith for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I) after the war. Rudolph’s brothers Frank and Joseph also served in World War II.
Clarence Provost (1918-2010)
219 Genesee St, Marquette
Soldier and Power Company Worker
Clarence Provost went by Tug. He worked as a shipping clerk. Provost joined the Army in May 1942. After the war, he worked as an operator for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Francis Provost (1919-2007)
1706 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
POW in Germany
Francis Provost, known as Fran, graduated from Baraga High School in Marquette. He worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army in October 1941 and trained at Fort Knox, KY. Provost was in the 28th Infantry Division and reached the rank of sergeant. He first served in Iceland, where his brother James was also stationed. He then went to Ireland, then participated in the Allied effort to invade Germany. Provost went missing during the Battle of the Bulge, the German offensive that began in December 1944. He wrote home to his family saying that he was a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany, knowing they must be worried about him since hearing the news of his disappearance in battle. Russian troops liberated the prison, and he returned to the United States. He resumed working for LS&I.
James Provost (1918-1965)
1706 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Medical Unit in Iceland
James Provost was a plumber’s apprentice. He joined the Army in October 1940 and trained at Fort Knox, KY, and Fort Custer, in Battle Creek, MI. Provost was in Company D, 5th Medical Battalion. He deployed to Iceland, where his brother Francis was also based for a time.
Leino Pynnonen (1922-2016)
511 Cherry St, Negaunee
Coast Guardsman and School Teacher
Leino Pynnonen graduated from Negaunee High School. He then studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Pynnonen joined the Coast Guard in 1943. After the war, he obtained a master’s degree from the University of Michigan (U-M). Pynnonen worked as a teacher in the Negaunee Public Schools. Leino’s brothers Reino and Taito also served in World War II.
Reino Pynnonen (1920-1992)
511 Cherry St, Negaunee
Technical Sergeant and Mine Safety Engineer
Reino Pynnonen joined the Army in September 1942. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, Pynnonen was a safety engineer for the Bureau of Mines in Duluth, MN. Reino’s brothers Leino and Taito also served in World War II.
Taito Pynnonen (1926-2005)
511 Cherry St, Negaunee
Machinist’s Mate and Air Base Driver
Taito Pynnonen joined the Navy in August 1944. He was a machinist’s mate. After the war, he was a driver at the Sawyer Air Base. Taito’s brothers Leino and Reino also served in World War II.
Van Quaal (1924-2005)
604 N Third St, Ishpeming
Army Sergeant Wounded in Germany
Van Quaal joined the Army in March 1943. Quaal first trained at Fort Knox, KY. He then received specialized training in Columbus, OH. After time at Camp Swift, TX, and Fort Dix near Pemberton, NJ, he went overseas to France. Quaal served with the 405th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division, Third Army, under the ultimate command of General George Patton. His unit fought its way into Germany in late 1944. Van Quaal was wounded in battle on German soil November 29, 1944, the day that his division launched an offensive to cross the Roer River. He received a Purple Heart. Quaal reached the rank of sergeant.
Professor and University Administrator
Van Quaal earned his undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He later received a master’s degree from the University of Michigan (U-M) and a doctoral degree in education degree from Wayne State University. He worked at Buffalo State College then was vice president of business affairs at State College of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo.
Donald Quayle (1913-1980)
425 N Fourth St, Marquette
Water Tender in the Philippines
Donald Quayle worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Navy in March 1944. He was a water tender, meaning he oversaw maintaining ship boiler systems. Quayle operated in the Philippines and experienced combat with shore batteries. After the war, he was a gateman at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company.
Douglas Quayle (1924-2010)
103 New York St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart Infantry Soldier
Douglas Quayle worked for Lindbergh and Sons. He joined the Army in March 1943. Quayle served in an infantry unit. He saw action in Normandy, Ardennes, and Rhineland. He also operated in the Pacific Theater. Quayle was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in battle. After the war, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, at the Mather B Mine and the Tilden Mine.
Morgan Quinn (1925-1998)
345 W Crescent St, Marquette
Marine in the Pacific
Morgan Quinn worked for Virge’s Bootery in Marquette. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1943. Quinn served with the 1st Marine Division in the South Pacific. After the war, he remained in the shoe business. He worked for the Leverenz Shoe Company in Sheboygan, WI. The company launched a line of shoes called the Morgan Quinn and made him the president of the division that sold them. Quinn later worked for Aero Painting Inc in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Warren Quinn (1920-1954)
714 N Pine St, Ishpeming
National Guard, Army, Army Air Forces
Warren Quinn attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a clerk. Quinn joined the National Guard in October 1939. His National Guard engineering unit was incorporated into the regular Army when the war started. Quinn’s unit shipped off to Ireland while he was on leave. He went to the 211th Army Air Force Base Unit. Quinn worked as a welfare case worker after the war.
Byron Quinnell (1921-2002)
157 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Infantryman in the Pacific
Byron Quinnell joined the Army in December 1942. He served as a combat infantryman with the 33rd Division. Quinnell operated in the Northwest Pacific, the Philippines, and was stationed in Tokyo at the end of the war. He worked in the Negaunee Mine after the war. Byron’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Donald Quinnell (1925-2004)
416 S Third St, Marquette
Soldier Wounded in the Pacific
Donald Quinnell worked at Rudy’s Cash Market. He joined the Army in April 1943. Quinnell Served in the Pacific and was wounded. When he came home, he worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Donald’s brothers Earl and Robert and stepbrothers Patrick and William O’Donnell also served in the war.
Earl Quinnell (1923-1980)
416 S Third St, Marquette
Air Force Chief Master Sergeant
Earl Quinnell joined the Army in February 1943. He served with an engineering battalion and was stationed at Camp Butner near Stem, NC. He continued his military career by reenlisting with the Air Force. Quinnell served until 1967 and reached the rank of chief master sergeant. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Earl’s brothers Donald and Robert also served in World War II, as did his stepbrothers, Patrick and William O’Donnell.
Harold Quinnell (1923-1985)
157 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Air Technical Service Command Corporal
Harold Quinnell joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He was part of the Air Technical Service Command (ATSC), responsible for developing training programs, and was stationed in Victoria, KS. He reached the rank of corporal. Quinnell was the manager of the Cyr Bottled Gas Company plant after the war. Harold’s brother Byron also served in World War II.
Robert Quinnell (1926-1963)
416 S Third St, Marquette
Navy Cook
Robert Quinnell attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in March 1944. Quinnell was a ship’s cook. Robert’s brothers Earl and Donald and stepbrothers Patrick and William O’Donnell also served in the war.
Garnet Racine (1923-2014)
319 Vine St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Sergeant and Iron Miner
Garnet Racine attended Ishpeming High School He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Racine joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He was stationed in Nashville, TN. He operated in France and Germany. Racine reenlisted and was stationed in Germany after the war. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he worked in the Tracy Mine and then the Cliffs Shaft Mine.
Joseph Henry Racine (1919-1999)
1822 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Oscar Mayer Salesman
Joseph Racine often went by his middle name, Henry. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. Racine joined the Army in August 1942. He was stationed at Camp Polk near Leesville, LA. After the war, he worked as a salesman for the Oscar Mayer meat company.
Raphael Racine (1914-1974)
333 Genesee St, Marquette
Training Company Soldier and Railroad Conductor
Raphael Racine went by Ray. He worked for the F.E. Wester contracting company. Racine joined the Army in May 1945. He served with Training Company 16; Army Service Forces Training Center (ASFTC) at Fort Francis E. Warren near Cheyenne WY. This facility trained quartermasters. After the war, he was a conductor with the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A).
Harold Raikko (1917-1976)
812 High St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Lieutenant and Insurance Salesman
Harold Raikko joined the Army Air Forces in February 1945. He earned his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant in Frederick, OK. He sold car insurance after the war.
Ivan Raish (1923-1978)
729 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Navy Aviation Radioman
Ivan Raish worked for Park Cemetery. He joined the Navy in September 1942. Raish was an aviation radioman. After the war, he worked in a sawmill then as a janitor at St. Peter Cathedral. Ivan’s brothers Louis and Ulysses also served in the war.
Louis Raish (1924-2021)
729 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Army Signal Battalion
Louis Raish attended Graveraet High School. He played on the football team. Raish joined the Army in March 1943. He served with the 35th Signal Battalion at Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. After the war, he worked as a contractor. His brothers Ivan and Ulysses also served in the war.
Ulysses Raish (1914-1985)
729 Magnetic St, Marquette
Army Coast Artillery
Ulysses Raish, who went by Leslie, worked as a gas station attendant. He joined the Army in October 1940. Camp Davis served in Battery H, 93rd Coast Artillery Regiment. His unit trained in Barstow, CA, then transferred to Honolulu, HI. His brothers Ivan and Louis also served in World War II.
Ernest Rajala (1925-2014)
237 Silver St, Ishpeming
Americal Division Artillery Soldier
Ernest Rajala attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for a homebuilder and for Robbins Flooring Mill. He then worked at the Moss Mine. Rajala joined the Army in April 1943. He served with an artillery unit in the Americal Division. He fought in the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. Rajala continued to work as a miner after the war, in the Mather Mine, Cliffs Shaft, Ohio Mine, Humboldt Mine, and Tilden Mine. He retired as a plant repairman.
George Ranta (1921-1974)
329 Cedar St, Ishpeming
Navy Electrician’s Mate
George Ranta attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in June 1942. He was an electrician’s mate. Ranta remained in the Navy until 1951 and served in the Korean War. George’s brothers Leo and Matt also served in World War II.
Leo Ranta (1925-1999)
329 Cedar St, Ishpeming
Navy Hospital
Leo Ranta joined the Navy in July 1942. He worked in the Naval hospital in Swarthmore, PA. After the war, he worked for Borden’s Dairy in Detroit, MI. Leo’s brothers George and Matt also served in the war.
Matt Ranta (1918-1966)
329 Cedar St, Ishpeming
Pacific Marine
Matt Ranta worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. In 1943, He joined the Marine Corps in 1943. Ranta served on Guam, the Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and the Volcano Islands. His brothers George and Leo also served in World War II.
Joseph Rappazini (1917-2010)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Silver Star for German Surrender
Joseph Rappazini worked at the Roosevelt Oil Company in Mount Pleasant, MI. He joined the Army in February 1941. He served in Europe with the 9th Infantry Division. Rappazini reached the rank of lieutenant. In France in June 1944, he walked up to a group of 84 German soldiers, asked if anyone spoke English, and convinced them they were surrounded and to surrender. He was awarded the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. After the war, he was a teacher in Detroit, MI. Rappazini was a modest man and never told his family about his remarkable accomplishment in World War II. Rappazini is buried in Arlington Cemetery.
Charles Reichel (1916-2006)
513 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Supply Clerk, Lumber Company Manager, and Postal Worker
Charles Reichel worked for Consolidated Fuel and Lumber. He joined the Army in February 1941. When he came home, he was the manager of Consolidated Fuel and Lumber. He later worked as a postal clerk.
Woodrow Reichel (1919-2018)
306 W Peck St, Negaunee
Bazooka Specialist in Europe
Woodrow Reichel went by Butch. He attended Negaunee High School. He drove a truck for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Reichel was in Company A, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division. He was a bazooka specialist. Reichel fought in the Rhineland and Central Europe and was awarded two Bronze Stars. He participated in the occupation of Czechoslovakia. Reichel was evacuated for trench foot. He worked as a welder for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war.
Bernadette Reider (1921-2015)
120 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Nurse Corps Colonel
Bernadette Reider trained in nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, MI. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in July 1943. Reider served in Europe. She continued as an Army nurse during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, retiring from the military in 1973. Reider reached the rank of colonel. Bernadette’s brother Eugene also served in World War II.
Eugene Reider (1921-1998)
120 N Fourth St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant in Germany and Bartender
Eugene Reider joined the Army in October 1940. He served in Germany and guarded surrendered German prisoners. Reider reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a bartender. Eugene’s sister Bernadette also served in World War II.
Robert Reilly (1920-2014)
915 N Fourth St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Storekeeper
Robert Reilly joined the Nav in 1941. He was a storekeeper, meaning he was responsible for supply logistics. Reilly served aboard USS Saratoga, a Lexington-class aircraft carrier that operated in the Pacific.
Edward Reinhardt (1926-2017)
326 W Ridge St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Forester
Edward Reinhardt went by Ned. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at the Mather Inn. Reinhardt joined the Army in 1945. He trained at Camp Robinson near Amboy, AR. After the war, he studied at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and Washington State University (WSU). Reinhardt was a forester with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Arizona and New Mexico.
Clarence Jacob Remillard (1914-1965)
343 W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier and Painter
Paul Remillard went by Jake. He worked as a taxi driver. Remillard joined the Army in September 1941. After the war he worked as a painting contractor in Los Angeles, CA. Clarence’s brothers Lawrence and Paul also served in World War II.
Lawrence Remillard (1918-1969)
343 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Hospital Technician
Lawrence Remillard worked at Remillard’s Tavern. He joined the Army in January 1942. Remillard served as a hospital technician. After the war, he worked as a repairman in the railroad industry. Lawrence’s brothers Clarence and Paul also served in the war.
Paul Remillard (1921-2003)
343W Bluff St, Marquette
Soldier and Creamery Company Clerk
Paul Remillard worked for Burns & Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. After the war, he worked as a clerk for the Fairmont Creamery Company. Paul’s brothers Clarence and Lawrence also served in World War II.
Robert Remington (1925-1974)
432 McMillan St, Marquette
Soldier and Carpenter
Robert Remington worked for the Pine Hill Quarry. He joined the Army in January 1944. Remington trained at Camp Hood near Killeen, TX. He transferred to Camp Campbell near Hopkinsville, KY. He worked as a carpenter after the war.
Harry Remortel (1915-2005)
446 W Bluff St, Marquette
Army Medical Unit
Harry Remortel moved to Chicago and worked for Peacock Cleaners & Dyers. He joined the Army in October 1941. He served in a medical unit at the 239th Station Hospital at Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville, NC. After the war, Remortel made a career selling dry cleaning equipment.
Frederick Revord (1921-1989)
2318 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Lumber Company Worker, Soldier, and Railroad Laborer
Frederick Revord worked for the Schneider Bros lumber company. He joined the Army in September 1944. He worked as a railroad laborer when he came home.
Bernard Reynolds (1924-2018)
909 Lee St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Corporal in New Guinea
Bernard Reynolds attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. He operated in New Guinea. Reynolds reached the rank of corporal. After the war, Reynolds worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His brothers Raymond, Robert, and William also served in World War II.
Maxwell Reynolds (1918-1988)
500 E Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier, Lumber Company Owner, and Philanthropist
Maxwell Reynolds studied at the Babson Institute. He joined the Army in July 1942. After the war, Reynolds owned and operated the Ajax Lumber Company. He was a prominent Marquette philanthropist. Reynolds and his wife were given the Northern Michigan University (NMU) President’s Award for Distinguished Citizenship in 1982.
Raymond Reynolds (1912-1968)
909 Lee St, Marquette
Infantryman and Director of Economic Development
Raymond Reynolds worked for Hansen Motors in Houghton. He joined the Army in June 1942. Reynolds served in the 321st Infantry Regiment, 81st Division. His unit operated in France. After the war, he was a truck driver in West Allis, WI. Later in life, Reynolds was the director of economic development in West Hollywood, CA. Raymond’s brothers Bernard, Robert, and William also served in World War II.
Robert Reynolds (1926-2017)
909 Lee St, Marquette
B-17 Tail Gunner in France and Germany
Robert Reynolds went by Bob. He attended Graveraet High School. Reynolds joined the Army Air Forces in 1944. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress tail gunner. Reynolds operated in France and Germany. After the war, he attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He obtained a master’s degree from the University of Michigan (U-M). He was a high school teacher in Midland and Mt. Pleasant, MI. He was also a professor at Central Michigan University (CMU). Later in life, he operated a State Farm Insurance Agency. Robert’s brothers Bernard, Raymond, and William also served in World War II.
William Reynolds (1925-2001)
214 Mesnard St, Marquette
Medic and Mechanic
William Reynolds graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in January 1944. He served with the medical corps in England. Reynolds reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a mechanic for Spear & Sons.
William Reynolds (1928-2013)
909 Lee St, Marquette
Navy and Construction Services Company
William Reynolds went by Bill and the nickname Popsy. He served in the Navy. After the war, he worked for A. Lindberg & Sons, a heavy construction services company. William’s brothers Bernard, Raymond, and Robert also served in World War II.
Henry Riberdy (1923-1995)
206 N Seventh St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces and Mine Foreman
Henry Riberdy attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Riberdy joined the Army Air Forces in March 1944. When he came home, he was a foreman for Cleveland-Cliffs. Riberdy remained in the National Guard and served in the Korean War.
Albert Rice (1922-1995)
221 W Clark St, Negaunee
Soldier in Iceland and Iron Miner
Albert Rice joined the Army in August 1940. He was stationed in Iceland. After the war, he worked as an iron miner.
James Rice (1920-2017)
427 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Aleutian Seabee
James Rice worked for Marquette Steam Laundry. He joined the Navy in November 1944. Rice trained at Naval Station Great Lakes. He served with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction division, in the Aleutian Islands. Rice worked as a shift boss in an iron mine when he came home.
Maurice Richards (1913-2008)
1016 High St, Marquette
Navy Aviation Metalsmith and Professor
Maurice Richards attended Negaunee High School. He then graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He earned his master’s degree from the University of Michigan (U-M). He taught at Ypsilanti State Teachers College, now Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Richards joined the Navy in November 1942. He went to the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Norman, OK. He learned aviation metalsmithing and earned his commission as ensign. He then went through officer training at Cornell University. After the war, Richards was a professor at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB).
Thomas Richardson (1923-1972)
1827 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Surgical Technician in England
Thomas Richardson worked for the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army in April 1943. Richardson served as a surgical technician with a medical unit in England. He worked for Lake Shore Engineering after the war.
Leo Rickstad (1907-1997)
840 N Main St, Ishpeming
TEC 5 and Truck Driver
Leo Rickstad drove for the Ameen Transfer Line. He joined the Army in June 1942. Rickstad reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). He returned to driving a truck when he came home.
Creighton Ring (1919-1968)
626 Bank St, Ishpeming
Infantryman in North Africa and Europe
Creighton Ring worked for H.W. Gossard Company. He joined the Army in February 1941. Ring served in an Infantry unit in North Africa, Italy, and France. He operated a gas station after the war. Creighton’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Ring (1921-1996)
626 Bank St, Ishpeming
Air Force Master Sergeant
Robert Ring attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. Ring continued in the Air Force until 1961, also serving in the Korean War. He reached the rank of master sergeant. He later worked for VanDrisse Lincoln-Mercury and Van Boxtel Ford in Green Bay, WI. Robert’s brother Creighton also served in World War II.
Chester Rinke (1911-1944)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Flight Officer Killed in Assam
Chester Rinke worked as a mechanic. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940. Rinke served with the 678th Bomb Squadron, 444th Bomb Group in India and China. He was a flight officer. Rinke was killed in a plane crash in Assam, India on June 26, 1944.
Andrew Joseph Riopelle (1918-2001)
206 Fisher St, Marquette
Navy Electrical Instructor
Andrew Riopelle went by Joe. He worked as an instructor for the National Youth Association (NYA) in Ironwood. Riopelle joined the Navy in June 1942. He was an electrician’s mate and electrical instructor at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Andrew’s brother Donald also served in World War II.
Donald Riopelle (1924-2007)
206 Fisher St, Marquette
Pacific Destroyer Electrician’s Mate
Donald Riopelle attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in June 1943. He was an electrician’s mate. Riopelle served aboard USS Helm, a Bagley-class destroyer. This ship was at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack and shot down at least one enemy plane. It then operated throughout the Pacific. After the war, Riopelle worked as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. Donald’s brother Andrew also served in the war.
Ernest Llewellyn Riopelle (1917-1991)
322 W Park St, Marquette
Soldier in Australia
Ernest Riopelle, who went by Llewellyn, joined the Army in November of 1941. He served in Australia and New Guinea, reaching the rank of technical sergeant. He worked as a bricklayer after the war. Ernest’s brothers James and Robert also served in World War II.
James Riopelle (1926-unknown)
322 W Park St, Marquette
Cryptographer in Paris
James Riopelle joined the Army Air Forces in February 1944. He served as a cryptographer at Air Transport Command headquarters in Paris. Riopelle worked as a bricklayer after the war. His brothers Ernest and Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Riopelle (1919-2022)
322 W Park St, Marquette
Soldier in Europe and Railroad Freight Agent
Robert Riopelle joined the Army in May 1942. He served in Europe. Riopelle reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). He was awarded a Bronze Star. Riopelle worked as a railroad freight agent after the war. Robert’s brothers Ernest and James also served in World War II.
Lewellyn Rivord (1927-2008)
2301 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Landing Ship Sailor and Heavy Machine Mechanic
Lewellyn Rivord went by Lew. He joined the Navy in June 1944. Rivord served aboard LST-942, a landing ship that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a heavy machine mechanic for Lindberg and Sons.
Bernice Ogea Robare (1920-1984)
408 N Lake St, Ishpeming
WAC in Georgia
Bernice Ogea attended Ishpeming High School. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in January 1944. She was based at Camp Oglethorpe in Macon, GA. Bernice’s husband Ellsworth Robare also served in the war.
Donald Robare (1925-1985)
2231 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Soldier in England
Donald Robare attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in March 1943. Robare trained in Atlantic City, NJ. He deployed to England. After the war, Robare worked as a teacher and principal in Howell, MI.
Ellsworth Robare (1912-1989)
408 N Lake St, Ishpeming
Solider in England and Beer Distributor
Ellsworth Robare went by the nickname Porky. He attended Ishpeming High School. He was a salesman for the Peninsula Beverage Company. Robare joined the Army in September 1942. He served in England. When he came home, he continued working as a beer distributor. Ellsworth’s wife Bernice also served in World War II.
Herman Robare (1909-1988)
626 Fisher St, Marquette
Soldier and Wholesale Grocer
Herman Robare worked as a grocery clerk. He joined the Army in April 1944. Robare trained at Fort Sheridan near Lake Forest, IL. He transferred to Fort Sill, OK. Robare was then stationed at Camp Bowie near Brownwood, TX. Robare worked in the wholesale grocery industry after the war.
Clyde Roberts (1925-1999)
503 Snow St, Negaunee
Army Infantry
Clyde Roberts worked at Tauch’s Greenhouse in Negaunee. He joined the Army in June 1942. He trained at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC. He then went to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, GA. Roberts was in an infantry unit based at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock, AR. After the war, he was an office worker for a mining company in Negaunee.
Helen Roberts (1917-1945)
351 Genesee St, Marquette
WAVE Died in Surgery
Helen Roberts went to Wakefield High School. She joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in late 1942. Roberts trained at Hunter College and the University of Indiana, now Indiana University (IU). Roberts was a storekeeper stationed at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. She died of shock during tonsillectomy surgery at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital on May 17, 1945.
Howard Roberts (1916-1992)
320 Cedar St, Marquette
Signal Corps Staff Sergeant in France
Howard Roberts went by Hoke. He was a grandson of investor John Munro Longyear. Roberts served in the Army signal corps in France. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was an orchestra musician in Denver, CO. Howard’s brothers John and Ralph also served in World War II.
John Roberts (1911-1969)
320 Cedar St, Marquette
Army Transportation Corps in Guam
John Roberts was a grandson of land magnate John Munro Longyear. He attended Stanford University. He worked for United Airlines Transportation Corps in LaGrange, IL. Roberts served in the Army transportation corps. He operated in Guam. After the war, he managed a resort. John’s brothers Howard and Ralph also served in World War II.
Joseph Roberts (1918-1944)
418 Cherry St, Negaunee
Tanker Killed in France
Joseph Roberts worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. Roberts served in a tank crew. He was killed in action in France on August 10, 1944.
Ralph Roberts (1920-2016)
320 Cedar St, Marquette
B-29 Mechanic
Ralph Roberts went by the nickname Stub because he was six foot five. He was a grandson of land speculator John Munro Longyear. He attended Washington State College. Roberts joined the Army Air Forces in February 1942. He trained at the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK, and the Boeing Factory in Seattle, WA. He went through flight officer training in Denver, CO. Roberts was a B-29 Superfortress mechanic. He operated in China, India, and Burma. He then participated in the bombing of Japan. After the war, he worked as an airplane maintenance engineer in Madison, WI. Ralph’s brothers Howard and John also served in World War II.
Sheldon Roberts (1923-1945)
506 Lake St, Negaunee
MARS Task Force Soldier Killed in China
Sheldon Roberts worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in 1944. Roberts served with Company L, 475th Infantry Regiment. He was part of the MARS Task Force, which operated behind enemy lines in Asia to disrupt Japanese supply lines. He was killed in China on July 15, 1945. Sheldon’s brother Stuart also served in the war.
Stuart Roberts (1914-1965)
506 Lake St, Negaunee
Soldier Wounded in Europe and Mechanic
Stuart Roberts joined the Army in January 1943. He participated in the D-Day invasion. He was later wounded in action with a bullet wound to his foot. He recovered in a hospital in England. After the war, he was a mechanic for the Northern Terrazzo and Tile Company. Stuart’s brother Sheldon also served in World War II.
Edward Robertson (1921-1997)
215 E Case St, Negaunee
Soldier in Iceland and Fireman
Edward Robertson joined the Army in August 1940. He served in Iceland and later at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC. He remained in the Army until March 1949. He then worked as a fireman at a military base in Portland, OR. Edward’s brothers Julius and Lawrence also served in World War II.
Julius Robertson (1912-1960)
215 E Case St, Negaunee
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Julius Robertson went by the nickname Speed. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He began his military career with the Army in May 1934. Robertson loved to fly and earned his commission as second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces in 1942. He operated in North Africa with the 12th Air Force. Robertson also participated in the invasion of France and then Germany. He was then stationed in Japan and Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX. He remained in the Air Force during the Korean War, retiring from the military in January 1958. Robertson reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. His brothers Edward and Lawrence also served in World War II.
Lawrence Robertson (1914-1980)
215 E Case St, Marquette
Air Force Intelligence Officer
Lawrence Robertson attended Negaunee High School. He played football and was in the band. Robertson served in the Army Air Forces. He was a navigator and intelligence officer. He continued in the military after the war. In 1950, he went on a mission to Saudi Arabia to train local forces in meteorology. Lawrence’s brothers Edward and Julius also served in World War II.
Earle Robinson (1912-1996)
1305 Second St, Marquette
Army Air Transport in India
Earle Robinson was a teacher in Stephenson. He then taught in Pigeon, MI. Robinson joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He served with air transport command in India. His unit transported supplies over the Himalaya Mountains, known as the hump, into China. Robinson’s unit received a Presidential Citation. After the war, Robinson was the director of adult education in Saginaw, MI.
Gerald Robinson (1926-2006)
419 Jackson St, Marquette
Sailor and Handyman
Gerald Robinson joined the Navy in November 1944. He served in the Pacific. When he came home. Robinson worked as a handyman. He later worked as a painter at K.I. Sawyer. Gerald’s brother, Earl Martin, also served in the war. They were able to meet up in Hawaii during their time in the military.
Leon Rochon (1927-2016)
313 W Washington St, Marquette
Destroyer Sailor, Miner, and Painter
Leon Rochon worked on the ore boats. He joined the Navy in October 1944. He served aboard USS Brinkley Bass, a Gearing-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. He worked as an iron miner after the war. Rochon was also a prolific painter. The Maritime Museum holds several of his pieces.
Russell Rogers (1904-1958)
227 Michigan St, Negaunee
Navy Fingerprint Specialist
Russell Rogers was a policeman He joined the Navy in December 1943. He was a fingerprint specialist at the recruiting station in Milwaukee, WI. After the war, he worked for the City of Negaunee as a timekeeper.
Charles Rohl (1923-1991)
1707 Schaffer Ave, Marquette
Marine Corps Radio Operator in the Pacific
Charles Rohl worked for Kelly Hardware. He joined the Marine Corps in February 1943. He trained as a radioman in San Diego, CA. Rohl served with the 27th Replacement Battalion, 5th Marine Division. This unit operated in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a machine operator. Rohl reenlisted in the Marines during the Korean War.
Martin Roine (1926-1992)
317 W Washington St, Marquette
Attack Transport Sailor and Shoe Salesman
Martin Roine joined the Navy in 1943. He operated in the Pacific. Roine was aboard USS Chilton, a Bayfield-class attack transport. He later worked as a shoe salesman in Yakima, WA.
Toivo Arthur Romo (1927-2004)
731 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Sailor in the Pacific and Mine Foreman
Toivo Romo often went by his middle name, Arthur. He served in the Navy, operating in the Pacific. After the war, he worked at the Eagle Mills Pelletizing plant. He was then the foreman of the Empire Mine.
Dominic Roncoglione (1922-1999)
205 W Case St, Negaunee
Soldier in Europe and Mining Electrician
Dominic Roncoglione joined the Army in April 1943. He served with the Third Army in Europe. Roncoglione was hit by a pistol round in the hand on in March 1945. After the war, he was an electrician for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Norman Rose (1919-2011)
349 Alger St, Marquette
Marine MP at Guam
Norman Rose served as a military police officer (MP) in the Third Division of the Marine Corps. He saw combat in the Battle of Guam, July 21 to August 10, 1944, part of Operation Forager. His commanding officer cited him for bravely directing traffic under heavy mortar fire during this key Pacific battle.
Robert Rose (1918-1979)
224 E Michigan St, Marquette
Filing Clerk and Sailor
Robert Rose went by Bob. He worked as a filing clerk. Rose joined the Navy in February 1942. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL.
Bernard Rosten (1926-2004)
609 Prince St, Negaunee
Sailor and Mining Machine Repairman
Bernard Rosten attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in June 1944. Rosten served in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a machine repairman. Bernard’s brother Frederick also served in the war.
Frederick Rosten (1924-2016)
609 Prince St, Negaunee
Soldier and Mining Welder
Frederick Rosten went by Fred. He worked for Crampton’s Manufacturing Company in Holland, MI. Rosten joined the Army in April 1943. He worked as a welder for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Frederick’s brother Bernard also served in World War II.
Angela Roti (1922-2012)
144 W Superior St, Ishpeming
WAC in Santa Ana
Angela Roti attended Ishpeming High School. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in February 1943. She served in Santa Ana, CA. After the war, she worked as a buyer in a dress shop in Chicago, IL. Angela’s brother Richard also served in the Army in World War II.
Richard Roti (1924-2005)
144 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Draftsman
Richard Roti worked for the National Food Company in Ishpeming. He joined the Army in March 1943. Roti was stationed at Camp Butner, near Stem, NC. After the war he worked as a draftsman in Los Angeles, CA. Richard’s sister Angela also served in World War II.
Salvatore Roti (1919-1992)
356 S First St, Ishpeming
Marine Tank Mechanic
Salvatore Roti attended Ishpeming High School. He was a truck driver for Tassone Grocery. Roti joined the Marine Corps in September 1939. He served in a tank unit and specialized in tank motor maintenance and repair. Roti was among the first Marines to land in the Solomon Islands in August 1942. He was also stationed in New Zealand. Roti served in the military until 1965.
Norman Roy (1925-2002)
339 Cherry St, Negaunee
Gunner’s Mate and Mine Truck Driver
Norman Roy joined the Navy in July 1943. He trained at Farragut, ID. Roy was a gunner’s mate. After the war, he drove a truck for a mining company.
George Rublein (1914-1994)
214 Adams St, Marquette
Navy Baker and Feed Sales Manager
George Rublein graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. Rublein joined the Navy in March 1942. He was a baker. Rublein was aboard USS General M.B. Stewart, a transport ship. When he came home, he worked for Bay State Milling, ultimately becoming the general feed sales manager in Winona, MN.
John Rublein (1916-1972)
213 E Arch St, Marquette
Expert Aerial Gunner and Beer Truck Driver
John Rublein drove a truck for the MJ Pike Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1942. Rublein trained in Panama City, FL. He then transferred to Will Rogers Field in Oklahoma City, OK. Rublein was rated as an expert aerial gunner. He served with the Ninth Air Force in Europe. He participated in the bombing of Cherbourg, France. He drove a beer truck after the war.
Robert Ruecker (1917-2002)
317 W Park St, Marquette
Technical Sergeant in the Pacific
Robert Ruecker went by Bob. He worked as a stenographer. Ruecker joined the Army in July 1942. He served in an infantry unit in the Pacific. Ruecker reached the rank of technical sergeant. He worked as a clerk for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company after the war.
Eino Rukkila (1915-1944)
499 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Medical Corps Soldier Killed in Accident
Eino Rukkila worked for Chrysler in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in April 1943. He was in the medical corps. Rukkila served with the 369th Station Hospital in England. He was killed in a vehicle accident on October 22, 1944.
John Rule (1911-1964)
435 Cherry St, Negaunee
124th Anti-Aircraft Battalion
John Rule attended Negaunee High School. He worked as a switchboard operator at Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Army in February 1943. Reaching the rank of technician fifth grade, Rule served with on the headquarters staff of the124th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. This battalion served in General George Patton’s Third Army, fighting in Europe. After the war, Rule went back to work at the Marquette Branch Prison.
John Rule (1924-2003)
956 Pine St, Negaunee
Seabee and Railroad Switchman
John Rule joined the Navy in December 1942. He was a Seabee, serving with the 74th Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. Rule operated heavy equipment. After the war, he was a switchman for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). John’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Rule
956 Pine St, Negaunee
Aviation Machinist’s Mate and Building Inspector
William Rule attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. Rule was an aviation machinist’s mate. He was a building inspector after the war. William’s brother John also served in World War II.
Henry Rundman (1921-2009)
220 E Pearl St, Ishpeming
Guarded Famous Nazi Prisoners
Henry Rundman went by Hank. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Rundman & Sons, his family’s painting and decorating business. Rundman joined the Army in January 1943. He served with the 391st Anti-Aircraft artillery Battalion in Europe. Rundman guarded high-value German prisoners including Herman Goering, Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop, and Field Marshall Albrecht Kesselring. He returned to working for Rundman & Sons after the war.
Frank Russell (1912-1983)
220 E Ridge St, Marquette
USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
Frank Russell worked as a reporter for the Mining Journal. He joined the Navy in 1942. Russell served aboard USS Enterprise, the famous Yorktown-class carrier that fought in the Pacific. Russell was present at the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. He held the rank of lieutenant commander. When he came home Russell rejoined the Mining Journal, following his father and grandfather as its publisher.
Lawrence Russell (1921-2010)
216 Jackson St, Negaunee
Army Sergeant in England
Lawrence Russell went by Bud. He worked as a clerk. Russell served in the Army. He was stationed in England. Russell reached the rank of sergeant. He was a businessman and writer after the war. Lawrence’s brother Leroy also served in World War II.
Leroy Russell (1920-1990)
216 Jackson St, Negaunee
Air Force Colonel
Leroy Russell went by the nickname Rusty. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He attended the University of Michigan (U-M). Russell then attended West Point. He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1943. Russell as a B-24 Liberator pilot. He was based in Italy. Russell earned an Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, a Distinguished Flying Cross, and a Presidential Citation. He remained in the Air Force until 1967, overseeing airplane and missile maintenance at several bases. He reached the rank of colonel. Russell is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. His brother Lawrence also served in World War II.
Robert Rustenhoven (1923-2005)
1201 N Third St, Marquette
Submarine Quartermaster
Robert Rustenhoven worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in February 1943. He went through submariner training in New London, CT. Rustenhoven was a quartermaster. He served aboard the Gato-class submarines USS Silversides and USS Whale in the Pacific. He worked as a salesman when he came home.
Ward Rutledge (1920-2005)
730 Snow St, Negaunee
Medical Corps and Truck Driver
Ward Rutledge drove a truck. He joined the Army in January 1942. He trained to be in the medical corps in Tampa, FL. He drove a truck for Lindberg & Sons after the war.
Lawrence Ryan (1921-1944)
620 Bank St, Ishpeming
P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot
Lawrence Ryan graduated from Ishpeming High School. He was a talented musician and enjoyed science. He then attended Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). Ryan joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. After aviation training, he received his silver pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant. Ryan served with the 509th Fighter Squadron, 406th Fighter Group, 84th Fighter Wing, with the 9th Air Force. He was based in England and flew a P-47 Thunderbolt on raids in Europe.
Shot Down Over Germany
Ryan was shot down on his sixty-fifth mission over Uelversheim, Germany on December 12, 1944. He had flown enough missions to qualify to come home but gave up his place to another man in the squadron who was married and had children. Ryan is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Regional Airport.
Charles Frederick Rydholm (1924-2009)
322 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Navy Corpsman and Local Historian
Charles Rydholm went by Fred. He graduated from Graveraet High School in 1941. Rydholm joined the Navy in 1942. He was a corpsman working as a hospital technician. After the war, he trained as a teacher at Albon College. After teaching downstate, he returned to Marquette in 1952. Rydholm taught at Graveraet High School and Bothwell Middle School. He was also an educator at the Huron Mountain Club during the summer. Ryholm was one of Marquette County’s most influential local historians. He was the author of Superior Heartland.
Dorothie Rydholm (1923-2003)
232 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
WAVE and Standard Oil Secretary
Dorothie Rydholm attended Graveraet High School. She joined the Navy’s women’s auxiliary, Women Activated for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), in November 1943. She trained at Hunter College and served at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. After the war, she worked as a secretary for Standard Oil in Chicago, IL. Dorothie’s brother Kenneth and sister Marjorie also served in World War II.
Kenneth Rydholm (1926-2012)
232 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Soldier in Austria
Kenneth Rydholm joined the Army in 1944. He served in Austria. When he came home, Rydholm worked as a steel chaser for Lake Shore Inc. Kenneth’s sisters Dorothie and Marjorie also served in the war.
Marjorie Rydholm (1922-2014)
232 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
WAVE and NMU Secretary
Marjorie Rydholm went by the nickname Marge. She graduated from Graveraet High School. Rydholm joined the Women Activated for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve, in 1944. She trained at Hunter College and in Stillwater, OK. Rydholm was stationed at Naval Center Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. After the war, she worked as a secretary at Northern Michigan University (NMU). Marjorie’s sister Dorothie and brother Kenneth also served in the war.
Leo Rytkonen (1915-2008)
544 Center St, Marquette
Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Leo Rytkonen graduated from Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), in 1940. He taught in Northport, MI, until he was drafted into the Army in 1942. Rytkonen served as an officer with the 380th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. He was stationed at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC and McChord Air Force Base near Parkland, WA.
Ardath Saam (1909-1989)
1031 N Third St, Marquette
Red Cross in Hawaii
Ardath Saam graduated from Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). She worked as a stenographer at the post office. Saam served with the Red Cross in Hawaii.
Andrew Saari (1915-1941)
934 Oak St, Negaunee
Army Medical Battalion
Andrew Saari attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in September 1940. Saari served with C Company, 9th Medical Battalion. He was stationed at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, NC. Saari was killed in a car accident while home on leave in Negaunee. Andrew’s brother Wilho also served in the war.
Hugo Saari (1923-1988)
536 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Army Armored Unit
Hugo Saari attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at the Quality Market in Ishpeming. Saari joined the Army in March 1943. Saari trained with an armored unit in Fort Knox, KY. After the war he studied at Wayne University, now Wayne State University, in Detroit, MI. He played basketball and graduated with a degree in business administration. He worked as a salesman for California-based Pharmavite Pharmaceuticals in the Detroit area.
Wilho Saari (1918-1945)
934 Oak St, Negaunee
Soldier Killed on Okinawa
Wilho Saari worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. He was stationed in Hawaii. Saari served with D Battery, 93rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, Coast Artillery Corp. He reached the rank of corporal. He was killed on Okinawa on June 24, 1945. Wilho’s brother Andrew also served in the war.
Norman St. Onge (1922-2016)
309 W Michigan St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Signal Corps
Norman St. Onge went by Nick. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. St. Onge was in the signal corps. He trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Tampa, FL. He deployed to Corsica, Italy. Norman’s brothers Robert and Roger also served in World War II.
Robert St. Onge (1926-1983)
309 W Michigan St. Marquette
Amphibious Sailor
Robert St. Onge went by Bob. He worked as a Mining Journal carrier. He joined the Navy in November 1944. St. Onge trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He then went for amphibious training in Little Creek, VA. Robert’s brothers Norman and Roger also served in World War II.
Roger St. Onge (1923-2003)
309 W Michigan St, Marquette
Seabee and Railroad Worker
Roger St. Onge went by Pete. He worked as a bell boy. St. Onge served with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction force. He operated in Iceland, England, and the Pacific. After the war, he worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). Roger’s brothers Norman and Robert also served in the war.
Albert Salke (1907-1964)
430 Rock St, Marquette
Marine in New Guinea and Australia
Albert Salke went by Al. He worked at Ridley Cleaners in Detroit, MI. Salke joined the Marine Corps in March 1942. He deployed to the Pacific. Salke fought in New Guinea. He then served as a telephone operator in Australia. Albert’s brothers Frederick and Louis also served in World War II.
Frederick Salke (1920-1981)
430 Rock St, Marquette
Marine and Bartender
Frederick Salke went by Fred. He worked for the Guelff Printing Company. Salke joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. Salke operated in the South Pacific with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Division, 1st Marines. After the war, he worked as a bartender at a restaurant in Arlington, VA. Frederick’s brothers Albert and Louis also served in World War II.
Louis Salke (1908-1975)
430 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier in the South Pacific
Louis Salke was a butcher at T.J. Nault & Son. He then worked at People’s Market in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in August 1942. Salke served in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked in the sheet metal industry in Detroit, MI. His brothers Albert and Frederick also served in World War II.
Eino Salmi (1916-1989)
505 Cherry St, Negaunee
Airplane Mechanic and Iron Miner
Eino Salmi worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He served in the Army Air Forces. Salmi was an airplane mechanic. He was stationed at Chanute Field near Champaign, IL. Salmi went back to work for Cleveland-Cliffs when he came home.
George Salminen (1906-1961)
690 E Arch St, Marquette
Coast Guard Engineer
George Salminen was in the Coast Guard. He was stationed in Duluth, MN. He later served out of the Marquette Coast Guard Station. Salminen was a naval engineering specialist. He continued to serve in the Coast Guard after the war.
George Samuelson (1919-1988)
509 Rock St, Marquette
Rifle Platoon Leader
George Samuelson attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in August 1940. Samuelson led a rifle platoon. He operated in Iceland, then deployed to the Pacific, seeing action at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Saipan. He reached the rank of sergeant. Samuelson earned a Bronze Star. He continued his Army career after the war, participating in the occupation of Europe, and serving in the Korean War. He retired from the military in 1962.
Robert Sandberg (1920-2011)
122 E Case St, Negaunee
Chemical Weapons Soldier and Paper Industry Executive
Robert Sandberg went by Bob. He graduated from Negaunee High School and attended the University of Michigan (U-M). Sandberg served in the Army. He was stationed at Edgewood Arsenal, a chemical weapons facility in Edgewood, MD. After the war, Sandberg worked for Appleton Paper in Appleton, WI. He patented several new paper products.
Robert Sandstrom (1920-1997)
1314 N Third St, Ishpeming
Radio Operator in France
Robert Sandstrom attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Gossard Company. Sandstrom joined the Army in October 1941. He served as a radio operator in France. Sandstrom reached the rank of staff sergeant. He returned to Gossard when he came home.
Wiljo Sarkela (1922-2011)
412 Maitland St, Negaunee
Armored Infantry Sergeant in Europe
Wiljo Sarkela graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in March 1943. Sarkela served with the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, with General George Patton in overall command. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped liberate the Ohrdruf concentration camp. Sarkela held the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Bronze Star. After the war, he studied at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and the University of Minnesota (UMN). He worked for the Michigan Department of Mental health as a social worker.
Francisco Sarvello (1918-2002)
119 W Division St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Radio Operator and Police Chief
Francisco Sarvello went by Frank. He graduated from Ishpeming High School where he played football and basketball. Sarvello worked at his father’s business, the Imperial Bar. He later became a police officer. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Sarvello was a radio operator. When he came home, he returned to working as a police officer in Ishpeming, retiring as the chief of police. Francisco’s brother Peter also served in the war.
Peter Sarvello (1921-1993)
119 W Division St, Ishpeming
TEC 5 and Butcher
Peter Sarvello attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a butcher at the A&P Store. Sarvello joined the Army in December 1942. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked as a butcher in Chicago, IL. Peter’s brother Francisco also served in the war.
Salvatore Sarvello (1926-2001)
205 S Lake St, Ishpeming
Tank Unit Sergeant Wounded in Germany
Salvatore Sarvello joined the Army in August 1944. He served with a tank division in Europe. Sarvello was wounded in combat in Germany. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was a bartender.
Paul Savageau (1924-2015)
247 Hill St, Ishpeming
Infantryman Wounded in Germany
Paul Savageau attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Mining Journal. Savageau served in the Army. He was first in a supply unit but went through infantry training while in France. He also met his wife in Paris. Savageau was wounded fighting in Germany with the Seventh Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. After the war, he was an industrial arts teacher.
Erwin Savala (1924-2017)
809 County Rd, Negaunee
TEC 4 and Auto Plant Supervisor
Erwin Savala graduated from Negaunee High School. He served in the Army. Savala fought in Central Europe and the Rhineland. He reached the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). After the war, he worked for General Motors (GM) in Detroit, MI. He retired as plant supervisor.
Peter Savinski (1923-1964)
112 W Furnace St, Marquette
Soldier Hospitalized in France
Peter Savinski worked for the Timpken Axle Company in Dearborn, MI. He joined the Army in April 1944. He served in France. Savinski was wounded in action and recovered at a hospital in France. He received a Purple Heart. After the war, he worked for Acme Die Casting in Racine, WI.
Albert Savola (1907-1988)
520 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Sergeant in China
Albert Savola went by the nickname Porky. He was a boilermaker with the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). Savola served in the Army Air Forces in China. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he returned to work as a boilermaker.
Tarmo Savolainen (1925-2019)
407 N Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Repair Ship Sailor
Tarmo Savolainen joined the Navy in March 1944. He served aboard USS Coronis, an Achelous-class repair ship that operated in the Pacific. Savolainen worked in the Negaunee Mine after the war. Tarmo’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Savolainen (1921-2013)
407 N Pioneer Ave, Negaunee
Soldier Wounded in Belgium
William Savolainen was known as Taito, Toby, and Bill. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU) and Cornell University. Savolainen joined the Army in June 1944. He was wounded in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. Savolainen received the Purple Heart and recovered in a hospital in France. He then deployed to Germany. Savolainen worked as a timber cruiser when he came home. He later lectured in labor relations at Michigan State University (MSU). William’s brother Tarmo also served in World War II.
Robert Sawyer (1911-1955)
613 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Construction Quartermaster and Municipal Engineer
The son of K.I. Sawyer, Robert Sawyer was known as Buck. He attended Ishpeming High School and the University of Michigan (U-M). He was a professor of engineering at the University of Wyoming and the University of Alabama. He served in the Army. Sawyer was a construction quartermaster at Camp McCoy near Sparta, WI. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he worked as a municipal engineer in Philadelphia, PA.
Viola Sayring (1918-2010)
510 Lombard St, Negaunee
WAVE in Cleveland and Seamstress
Viola Sayring graduated from Negaunee High School. She worked in the kitchen at the Morgan Heights Sanatorium. Sayring served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve. She was stationed in Cleveland, OH. After the war, Sayring worked as a seamstress at the Gossard Company.
Howard Schmeltzer (1921-1970)
620 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Truck Company in Ireland
Howard Schmeltzer worked as an engineer for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A). He joined the Army in December 1942. Schmeltzer served with the 3889th Quartermaster Truck Company. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. This unit operated in Belfast, Ireland. When he came home, Schmeltzer worked as a machinist for DSS&A.
Henry Schneider (1916-1970)
200 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Command Unit and Lumber Industry
Henry Schneider worked for the Michigamme Lumber Company. He joined the Army in November 1941. Schneider served with the 1530th Service Command Unit. He worked as a log scaler after the war. Henry’s brother John also served in World War II.
John Schneider (1909-1951)
200 E Ridge St, Marquette
Captured Enemies in France
John Schneider was a truck driver for a lumber mill. He joined the Army in 1942. Schneider operated in Europe. Schneider led a group of ten soldiers to capture 450 enemies in France in August 1944. He received the Bronze Star for his brave action in combat. Schneider reached the rank of sergeant. John’s brother Henry also served in the war.
George Schrandt (1924-2016)
342 W Park St, Marquette
Field Artillery and Science Teacher
George Schrandt joined the Army in March 1943. He trained in Fort Knox, KY, then Camp Chaffee in Fort Smith, AR. Schrandt served with the 33rd Field Artillery Battalion, active in the Allied invasion of occupied France, Central Europe, and Germany. Schrandt reached the rank of staff sergeant. He earned degrees from Northern Michigan College of Education, now named Northern Michigan University (NMU), and the University of Michigan (U-M). Schrandt taught biology and chemistry at Manistique High School and Southfield High School in Detroit, MI. He was also active in the Boy Scouts. George’s siblings Howard, Lois, Myron, and Robert also served in World War II.
Howard Schrandt (1916-1983)
342 W Park St, Marquette
Soldier and Chef
Howard Schrandt worked for F.B. Spear and Sons, located at 117 S Front St, Marquette. He joined the Army in January 1943. Schrandt was based at Mount Vernon, IL. After the war, he worked as a chef at the Mather Inn in Ishpeming. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows fraternal organization. Howard’s siblings George, Lois, Myron, and Robert also served in World War II.
Lois Schrandt (1918-1981)
342 W Park St, Marquette
WAC in California
Lois Schrandt graduated from John D. Pierce High School. She was a gifted swimmer. Schrandt joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in March 1943. She was stationed at Lemoore Army Airfield, near Lemoore, CA. Lois was one of five siblings to serve in World War II.
Myron Schrandt (1926-2018)
342 W Park St, Marquette
Pacific Destroyer
Myron Schrandt was in the Navy in World War II. He served aboard the USS Sierra, a destroyer that operated in the Pacific. After the war, Myron worked as an engineer. Myron’s siblings George, Howard, Lois, and Robert were also in the military during the war.
Robert Schrandt (1921-2006)
342 W Park St, Marquette
Screaming Eagle and Math Teacher
Robert Schrandt, known as Bob, attended John D. Piece High School. He was a track star. Schrandt joined the Army in December 1942. He served with the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed the Screaming Eagles. Schrandt participated in the D-Day Landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the German counteroffensive that began in December 1944. Schrandt was wounded in combat on January 10, 1945, and received a Purple Heart. After the war, he taught high school math and drafting in River Rouge, MI. Robert’s brothers George, Howard, and Myron and sister Lois also served in World War II.
Ellsworth Schroderus (1926-1997)
410 E Division St, Ishpeming
Staff Sergeant and Iron Miner
Ellsworth Schroderus went by the nickname Porky. He joined the Army in February 1945. Schroderus reached the rank of staff sergeant. He worked as an iron miner after the war. He later worked as a custodian at Trinity Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI. Ellsworth’s brother Robert also served in the war.
Robert Schroderus (1924-1997)
410 E Division St, Ishpeming
Sailor Aboard Big J
Robert Schoderus joined the Navy in December 1941. He served as an electrician’s mate. Schroderus was aboard USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. This destroyer, nicknamed Big J, sailed with Task Force 38/Task Force 58 and was Admiral William Halsey’s flagship. It is now a museum ship in Camden, NJ. Schroderus worked as an electrician in the iron mining industry after the war. Robert’s brother Ellsworth also served in World War II.
Wilmer Schweinsburg (1924-1999)
406 E Arch St, Marquette
Coast Guard Ice Cutter
Wilmer Schweinsburg served in the Coast Guard. He served aboard an ice cutter on the Great Lakes. When he left the Coast Guard, he attended the University of Michigan (U-M).
John Schwemin (1913-1988)
550 Rock St, Marquette
Navy Pharmacist
John Schwemin trained as a nurse. He served as a chief pharmacist in the Navy. Schwemin deployed to the South Pacific. He was then stationed in San Diego, CA. John’s brother Leo also served in World War II.
Leo Schwemin (1913-1972)
550 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier and Bookbinder
Leo Schwemin worked as a binder for the Guelff Printing Company. He joined the Army in November 1940. After the war, Schwemin worked as a bookbinder in Milwaukee, WI. Leo’s brother John also served in World War II.
Arthur Sciotto (1926-2001)
806 Fisher St, Marquette
Submariner and Railroad Foreman
Arthur Sciotto went by Art. He served in the Navy. Sciotto was aboard USS Billfish, a Balao-class submarine that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he was a railroad foreman in Salt Lake City, UT. Arthur’s brother Philip also served in World War II.
Philip Sciotto (1916-1998)
806 Fisher St, Marquette
Nautilus Submariner
Philip Sciotto worked as the caddy master at the Marquette Golf and Country Club. He joined the Navy in 1940. Sciotto was a machinist’s mate aboard the USS Nautilus, a Narwhal-class submarine.
Battle of Midway
Secrecy surrounded the submarine service in World War II. At the time, it was falsely reported that Nautilus sank a Japanese aircraft carrier. The truth of what she did on her first patrol had far more impact on the outcome of the war. On June 4, 1942, she sighted and fired torpedoes upon elements of the Japanese fleet, but her torpedoes failed, a widespread problem in the beginning of the war. The Japanese destroyer Arashi stayed behind to drop depth charges on Nautilus, then hurried to catch up with the Japanese task force. Bomber pilots with VB-6, based on the American carrier Enterprise, spotted Arashi and followed her back to the Japanese force. In the ensuing Battle of Midway, American planes sank Japanese carriers Akagi, Hiryu, Kaga, and Soryu. The American victory marked a turning point in the war.
Conveying Marine Raiders
On her second patrol, Nautilus conveyed Marine Raiders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson, to Makin. The Makin Raid, conducted by the unit known as Carlson’s Raiders, was imperfect, but features prominently in the history of special operations warfare.
Chief Warrant Officer
Sciotto ultimately served in the Navy for twenty-two years. He retired at the rank of chief warrant officer 4, meaning he was a technical expert with command authority within his specialization. Philip’s brother Arthur also served in World War II.
Lillian Scott (1921-2003)
779 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Royal Canadian Air Force
Lillian Scott attended Ishpeming High School. She worked as a typist. Scott, a Canadian citizen, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. She was stationed in Ottawa, Canada. Scott reached the rank of corporal.
Arthur Seablom (1911-1964)
820 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Infantry TEC 4 in the Pacific
Arthur Seablom worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He joined the Army in April 1942. Seablom was in Company M, 136th Infantry Regiment. This unit operated in the Pacific. Seablom held the rank of technician, fourth grade (TEC 4). When he came home, he worked for the Negaunee Mine. Arthur’s brothers Daniel, Edward, and Robert also served in the war.
Daniel Seablom (1916-1957)
820 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart on Luzon
Daniel Seablom worked for Consolidated Fuel and Lumber. He joined the Army in November 1942. Seablom was in Company C, 123rd Infantry Regiment. He fought in New Guinea and the Philippines. Seablom was wounded in action on Luzon. He received a Purple Heart. Daniel’s brothers Arthur, Edward, and Robert also served in the war.
Edward Seablom (1920-1944)
820 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Killed on Maneuvers
Edward Seablom worked as a miner. He joined the Army in December 1942. He was in Company A, 125th Armored Engineer Battalion. Seablom was killed on April 13, 1944, while on maneuvers in Kentucky. Edward’s brothers Arthur, Daniel, and Robert also served in the war.
Robert Seablom (1918-1994)
820 Michigan St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Log Scaler
Robert Seablom worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in June 1944. Seablom worked as a log scaler for Munising Wood Products when he came home. Robert’s brothers Arthur, Edward, and Daniel also served in World War II.
Edward Sebastian (1917-1946)
512 W Washington St, Marquette
Aviation Mechanic Master Sergeant
Edward Sebastian Joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. He was an aviation mechanic. Sebastian deployed to North Africa and Italy. He was awarded a Silver Star and four Bronze Starts. Sebastian reached the rank of master sergeant. Edward’s brother Russell also served in World War II.
Russell Sebastian (1919-1991)
512 W Washington St, Marquette
Army Combat Engineer in Europe
Russell Sebastian joined the Army in October 1940. Sebastian served with a combat engineering unit. He served in Iceland then deployed to England and participated in the D-Day invasion of France. Sebastian was wounded in combat, hit with a machine gun round, and was hospitalized in October 1944. Russell’s brother Edward also served in World War II.
John Seppanen (1927-2015)
316 E Peck St, Negaunee
Armored Division Truck Driver
John Seppanen joined the Army in 1945. He was a truck driver with the 4th Armored Division in Europe. He worked as a motorman in the mining industry after the war.
Robert Serfas (1924-2013)
307 Sandstone Dr, Marquette
Helped Capture German Submarine
Robert Serfas graduated from Graveraet High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. Serfas served aboard USS Jenks, a Buckley-class destroyer that was part of the Naval Task Group that captured German submarine U-505 in the Atlantic. This was the first warship captured by the US Navy in open waters since 1812. The enemy U-boat contained an Enigma machine and codebooks valuable to Allied codebreakers. U-505 is a museum ship at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. When he came home, Serfas worked as the classified advertising manager at the Mining Journal.
Ellsworth Shea (1925-2011)
226 W Michigan St, Marquette
Navy Hospital Corps
Ellsworth Shea joined the Navy in June 1943 at the age of seventeen. He went through basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He received specialized hospital corps training in Parris Island, near Port Royal, SC. Shea deployed to England and participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. His unit received a Presidential Citation. After the war, Shea moved to Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Woodbury College and worked for Catalina Woolen Mills. He later moved to Duluth, MN. He was employed by the Commonwealth Loan Company. Ellsworth’s stepbrother, Eskil Froling, also served in World War II.
Harold Shea (1909-1984)
409 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Soldier and Office Manager
Harold Shea worked as a brewery agent. He joined the Army in July 1942. After the war, he was the office manager in a food company in Milwaukee, WI.
Melvin Sheldon (1908-1988)
206 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier and Coal Deliveryman
Melvin Sheldon worked as a clerk for the Work Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army in April 1944. He was based at Fort Sill, OK. He then transferred to Camp Bowie in Brownwood, TX. He worked on a truck for a coal and lumber company after the war.
Charles Shirtz (1923-2011)
2110 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Heavy Bombardment Group
Charles Shirtz graduated from Graveraet High School in 1942. He joined the Army Air Forces and served in the 486th Heavy Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force. This unit flew missions in B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators to destroy Axis military infrastructure throughout Europe.
DNR Electrician
When he returned from the war, Charles Shirtz worked for two years at the Michigan Conservation Department’s Fox River Trout Rearing Station near Seney. He then returned to Marquette where he worked at the Department of Natural Resources Fish Hatchery. He also trained as an electrician, then worked on electrical jobs for the Department of Natural Resources throughout the Upper Peninsula.
George Shorkey (1925-2003)
539 W Spring St, Marquette
Mountain Infantry Staff Sergeant
George Shorkey attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Munising Wood Products. Shorkey joined the Army in June 1943. He served with the 10th Mountain Division. Shorkey reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Henry Shorkey (1925-1987)
197 Hampton St, Marquette
Sausage Maker and Soldier in France
Henry Shorkey worked for the Marquette Sausage Factory. He joined the Army in December 1943. He trained at Camp Blanding in Starke, FL. Shorkey deployed to France.
Dan Showan (1923-1967)
432 W Washington St, Marquette
Artillery Soldier
Daniel Showan joined the Army in March 1942. He trained at Camp Wallace near Hitchcock, TX. He was in an anti-aircraft artillery unit. Showan remained in the Army during the Korean War.
Jack Shrin (1920-1993)
1421 N Second St, Ishpeming
Navy Metalsmith and HVAC Contractor
Jack Shrin joined the Navy in August 1940. He was a metalsmith. Shrin operated in the Mediterranean. He remained in the Naval Reserve for thirty-three years. Later in life, he worked as a heating and air conditioning contractor in San Diego, CA.
Lewis Shutt (1924-2018)
727 N Third St, Marquette
Heavy Machine Gunner in the Pacific
Lewis Shutt graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as an aircraft riveter for the Ford Motor Company. Shutt joined the Army in April 1943. He was a heavy machine gunner in the Pacific. He also worked on a survey team, mapping territory to assist artillery units. After the war, he graduated from Northern Michigan University (NMU). He later worked for the Chrysler Corporation.
Paul Siegel (1914-1993)
325 High St, Marquette
Navy Pilot and Commander
Paul Siegel graduated from Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University. He joined the Navy in October 1941. He earned his pilot’s wings and commission as an ensign at Pensacola, FL. He also attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Siegel remained in the Navy until 1961, retiring with the rank of commander. He then worked for Metropolitan Cadillac in Milwaukee, WI.
Daniel Sievers (1922-1951)
109 Hampton St, Marquette
Fleet Oiler Sailor
Daniel Sievers worked as a carpenter. He served in the Navy. Sievers was aboard USS Aucilla, a Cimarron-class fleet oiler that operated in the Pacific. Daniel’s brother William and brother-in-law, Eino Wirta, also served in the war.
William Sievers (1920-1945)
109 Hampton St, Marquette
Killed Invading Germany
William Sievers joined the Army in March 1942. He served with the 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division. Sievers was killed in action on February 27, 1945, as his unit was pushing across the Roer River into Germany. William’s brother Daniel and brother-in-law, Eino Wirta, also served in the war.
Leo Siltanen (1912-1955)
206 Stone St, Ishpeming
Army Engineer
Leo Siltanen worked for the Work Project Administration (WPA) laying down water mains. He joined the Army in December 1942. He trained at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, WA. Siltanen was an expert rifleman and light machine gunner. He was in the 466th Base Depot Company. Siltanen was hospitalized in Hawaii. Leo’s brother Sulo also served in World War II.
Sulo Siltanen (1919-1970)
206 Stone St, Ishpeming
Railroad Man and Army Air Forces
Sulo Siltanen attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Siltanen reached the rank of staff sergeant. Sulo’s brother Leo also served in the war.
Thomas Simone (1914-1944)
539 Iron St, Negaunee
Died in Australian Hospital
Thomas Simone attended St. Paul’s High School. He worked for the Eddy Paper Company in Three River, MI. He joined the Army in March 1941. Simone served with an ordnance unit in New Guinea. He died in a hospital in Australia.
Roy Simula (1925-2007)
825 N Pine St, Ishpeming
Navy Corpsman in the South Pacific
Roy Simula joined the Navy in March 1943. He was a pharmacist’s mate. Simula was stationed at a hospital in San Diego, CA. He then served as a corpsman attached to a Marine Corps unit in the South Pacific. He worked at the Negaunee Mine after the war.
Axel Sirtola (1911-1944)
634 County Rd, Negaunee
Infantryman Missing in Action in Germany
Axel Sirtola worked for the Bower Roller Bearing Company in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in October 1943. He served with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Sirtola went missing in action in Germany on November 17, 1944. He was later declared dead. Sirtola was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.
George Sivula (1917-1981)
420 Maitland St, Negaunee
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Warrant Officer
George Sivula joined the Army in June 1942. He served with the 49th Anti-aircraft Artillery Brigade. He held the rank of warrant officer. Sivula fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He ran an insurance agency after the war.
Henry Skewis (1922-1990)
204 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Lost a Leg at Okinawa
Henry Skewis went by Hank. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Skewis served in the Marine Corps. He was wounded in action at Okinawa and lost his right leg. He worked as a hoist engineer after the war. Henry’s brothers Richard and Wallace also served in World War II.
Richard Skewis (1926-2001)
204 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Soldier in San Francisco and Produce Truck Driver
Richard Skewis attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in 1945. Skewis was stationed in San Francisco, CA. He drove a truck for Cohodas Brothers after the war. Richard’s brothers Henry and Wallace also served in World War II.
Wallace Skewis (1924-1968)
204 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming
Army Chemical Processing Company
Wallace Skewis attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Cohodas Brothers. Skewis joined the Army in April 1943. He served in the 249th Chemical Processing Company. He worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW) when he came home. Wallace’s brothers Henry and Richard also served in the war.
Gordon Skoog (1917-1997)
914 N Main St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart Infantryman in France and Missile Engineer
Gordon Skoog attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a sales clerk. Skoog joined the Army in June 1941. He was wounded in combat in July 1944 in France when shrapnel hit him in the shoulder. Skoog recovered in a French hospital and then went back to combat duty with a Third Army infantry division. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and an Oak Leaf Cluster. After the war, he was a tool and die engineer at a Navy missile center in Chula Vista, CA. Gordon’s brother Herbert also served in the war.
Herbert Skoog (1914-1998)
914 N Main St, Ishpeming
Quartermaster in the Netherlands
Herbert Skoog attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Inland Steel in the Greenwood Mine. Skoog joined the Army in March 1941. He was in the quartermaster corps in the Netherlands. He returned to mining after the war. Herbert’s brother Gordon also served in World War II.
William Skytta (1921-1997)
205 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Paratrooper Wounded in the Pacific
William Skytta worked for Pontiac Motors. He joined the Army in May 1942. He qualified as a paratrooper after training at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. Skytta served with the 11th Airborne Division, nicknamed Arctic Angels because they were based in Alaska. He fought in the Pacific. Skytta was wounded in action in Luzon. During an intense firefight, his rifle was shot out of his hands, and he was shot in the left leg. Skytta remained in the Army, serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of sergeant major.
Bruce Sleeman (1920-1994)
767 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Army Pilot Trainer
Bruce Sleeman graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked driving a truck for a reforestation project. Sleeman joined the Army Air Forces. After initial instruction in Merced, CA, he trained to be a fighter pilot. Sleeman received his silver wings and commission as a second lieutenant in May 1943. He became an instructor and worked in Yuma, AZ. He then transferred to California, where he served as an instructor in Chico, Bakersfield, Visalia, and Palmdale. He reached the rank of first lieutenant. Sleeman requested a transfer overseas but was retained in the United States.
Experimental Aircraft at National Air and Space Museum
Sleeman piloted an experimental plane at Palmdale, CA. This Bell XP59A Comet tested new jet technology. Sleeman’s plane was put on display in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. in 1996. After the war, Sleeman was a guard at Marquette Branch Prison. He is featured on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Beatrice Smail (1916-1998)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
WAC in Carlsbad
Beatrice Smail was a sales clerk. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in January 1944. She was stationed in Carlsbad, NM. Beatrice’s brothers Lowell, Orville, Robert, and Wentworth also served in World War II.
Lowell Smail (1923-2012)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Air Forces and Mining Diesel Mechanic
Lowell Smail worked for the City of Negaunee. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He was stationed at Robins Field in Warner Robins, GA. After the war, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company as a diesel mechanic. He worked in the Mather Mine, Republic Mine, and Empire Mine. Lowell’s sister Beatrice and brothers Orville, Robert, and Wentworth also served in World War II.
Orville Hugh Smail (1921-1990)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Seabee Gunner’s Mate in the Pacific
Orville Smail went by Hugh. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in August 1943. He was a Seabee, a gunner’s mate in a construction battalion in the Pacific. He went back to the mining industry when he came home. Orville’s sister Beatrice and brothers Lowell, Robert, and Wentworth also served in the war.
Robert Newton Smail (1918-1974)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Bellhop, Miner, and Soldier in the Panama Canal Zone
Robert Smail sometimes went by Newton. He worked as a bellhop. He later worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Smail joined the Army in July 1941. He was stationed at Fort Amador in the Panama Canal Zone. Robert’s sister Beatrice and brothers Lowell, Orville, and Wentworth also served in World War II.
Wentworth Glenn Smail (1914-1989)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Soldier in the Panama Canal Zone and Railroad Worker
Wentworth Smail went by Glenn. He worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company. Smail joined the Army in July 1941. He was stationed at Fort Amador in the Panama Canal Zone. When he came home, he worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). Wentworth’s sister Beatrice and brothers Lowell, Orville, and Robert also served in the war.
William John Smail (1908-1993)
201 E Prospect St, Marquette
Soldier and Musical Instrument Repairman
William Smail went by Bill. He was a professional musician in an orchestra. Smail joined the Army in March 1942. He played music in an Army band. Smail worked as a musical instrument repairman after the war.
Ellsworth Smart (1916-2001)
2209 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Carpenter
Ellsworth Smart worked on an ore dock. He joined the Navy in November 1943. Smart served aboard USS Oberon, an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship that operated in North Africa and the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a carpenter in Detroit, MI. Ellsworth’s brother Frederick also served in World War II.
Frederick Smart (1914-unknown)
2209 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Sawyer
Frederick Smart was an ore dock worker. He joined the Army in October 1941. Smart trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. When he came home, he worked as a sawyer in a lumber mill. Frederick’s brother Ellsworth also served in the war.
Theodore Smedman (1909-2005)
218 E Clark St, Negaunee
Gunnery Instructor and Gas Station Attendant
Theodore Smedman worked at a gas station in Negaunee. He joined the Army in April 1941. Smedman was an anti-aircraft instructor at Fort Bliss, near El Paso, TX. When he returned to civilian life, Smedman continued to work as a gas station attendant.
Albin Smith (1924-2000)
246 Jackson St, Marquette
Army Engineer in Saipan
Albin Smith attended Graveraet High School. He worked for Munising Wood Products. Smith joined the Army in March 1943. He served with the 805th Engineering Battalion in Saipan. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked for Marquette Veneer.
Donald Smith (1926-1998)
323 W College Ave, Marquette
Soldier in Yokohama
Donald Smith worked at Butch Anderson’s Cash Market, located at 603 N Third St in Marquette. He joined the Army in December 1944. Smith served in the occupation of Japan and was among the American troops to secure Yokohama. After the war, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service. Donald’s brothers Harold and Roy also served in the Army in World War II.
Franklin Smith (1925-2012)
400 E Crescent St, Marquette
Navy Signalman and Electrical Engineer
Franklin Smith attended Graveraet High School. He served as a signalman in the Navy. Smith trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He was stationed at Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA. Smith worked as an electrical engineer after the war. He owned Superior Electric. He was an avid skier and helped to develop the Mount Menard ski hill. Smith was also a bass player with bands including the Dixie Land Express.
Harold Smith (1919-1949)
323 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Bomber Pilot
Harold Smith graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Smith joined the Army in October 1940. He first served with an engineering unit then switched to the Army Air Forces in 1942. Smith trained in Blytheville, AR. He received his silver pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant. Smith specialized as a bomber pilot. Harold’s brothers Donald and Roy also served in World War II.
Myron Smith (1910-1999)
120 E Prospect St, Marquette
Soldier and Furniture Salesman
Myron Smith worked as a furniture salesman for Tonella & Rupp. He joined the Army in March 1945. Smith trained at Fort Lewis near Tacoma, WA. He worked for Selin’s Furniture when he came home.
Paul Smith (1914-1998)
152 W Prospect St, Marquette
Army Medical Technician
Paul Smith attended Western State Teachers College, now Western Michigan University (WMU). He worked in a hospital. Smith joined the Army in May 1941. He trained in Denver, CO. Smith was a medical technician at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, MI.
Peter Smith (1918-2012)
422 Washington St, Ishpeming
Sailor in England
Peter Smith worked for his father, a truck farmer. He served in the Navy. Smith was stationed in England.
Roy Smith (1909-1944)
323 W College Ave, Marquette
Soldier Killed in France
Roy Smith worked as a fireman on the Pere Marquette Railway. He joined the Army and served with the 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in General George Patton’s Third Army. Smith’s unit gained fame for taking Cherbourg, France from German occupiers in June 1944. Roy Smith was killed on July 10, 1944, participating in the fight for Normandy. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. Smith is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Roy’s brothers Donald and Harold also served in the Army in World War II.
Edward Smukala (1922-2004)
548 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Seabee in the Philippines
Edward Smukala worked as a home builder with his grandfather. He joined the Navy in February 1943. Smukala served with a Navy construction battalion, nicknamed Seabees. He helped build airstrips in the Philippines. After the war, he continued his career as a homebuilder.
Edsel Snell (1923-2013)
420 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Personnel Unit in North Africa
Edsel Snell attended Ishpeming High School. Snell was the assistant manager at Woolworth’s. He then worked at Oloffson Tool & Die in Lansing, MI. Snell joined the Army in January 1943. He was a typist and clerk with a personnel unit that operated in North Africa. After the war, he sold insurance in St, Joseph, MI.
Edward Soderberg (1899-1980)
419 N Fourth St, Marquette
National Guard Sergeant
Edward Soderberg served in the Army in World War I. He worked for J&H Electric. Soderberg served as a sergeant with a National Guard unit that became part of the regular Army in World War II. He continued his career with the Michigan National Guard after the war.
James Sodergren (1925-2017)
634 Maurice St, Ishpeming
Destroyer Escort Sailor
James Sodergren attended Ishpeming High School. He went by Jim. He worked for Elson’s Bottling Works. Sodergren joined the Navy in August 1943. He served aboard USS Hayter, a Buckley-class destroyer escort that operated in the Atlantic. Sodergren received a citation for meritorious conduct during a successful depth charge attack on an enemy submarine. He provided accurate information about the probable depth and speed of the German sub. He was a diamond drill operator when he came home.
Edgar Sommers (1917-1997)
312 W Crescent St, Marquette
Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate
Edgar Sommers joined the Coast Guard in May 1939. He served aboard USS Prairie, a Dixie-class destroyer tender that operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Sommers held the rank of chief boatswain’s mate. He worked as a guard at Marquette Branch Prison after the war. Edgar’s brothers Lawrence and Wilfred also served in World War II.
Lawrence Sommers (1910-1996)
312 W Crescent St, Marquette
Guadalcanal Navy Lieutenant
Lawrence Sommers went by Larry. He worked as a sailor. Sommers joined the Navy in April 1942. He held the rank of lieutenant. Sommers served in Guadalcanal. In a letter published in the Mining Journal on August 27, 1943, Sommers described that there was competition among units to steal supplies. After the war, he worked as a car salesman in El Monte, CA. Lawrence’s brothers Edgar and Wilfred also served in World War II.
Wilfred Sommers (1912-2002)
312 W Crescent St, Marquette
Fighter Plane Mechanic
Wilfred Sommers worked for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He joined the Army Air Forces in June 1942. Sommers was an airplane mechanic with the 375th Fighter Squadron which operated in Europe. He was a railroad machinist after the war. Wilfred’s brothers Edgar and Lawrence also served in World War II.
Henry Sormunen (1921-1992)
222 W Michigan St, Marquette
Soldier in Movie in England
Henry Sormunen attended Graveraet High School. He worked as a bellboy. He joined the Army in July 1940. He trained at Camp Pickett near Blackstone, VA. Sormunen deployed to England. While there, he played a World War I soldier in the film version of Noel Coward’s play “This Happy Breed.” Henry’s brother William also served in the war.
William Sormunen (1920-2008)
222 W Michigan St, Marquette
Pacific Marine Sergeant and Accountant
William Sormunen worked as a bellboy. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Sormunen reached the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he worked as an accountant in San Diego, CA. William’s brother Henry also served in World War II.
Anthony Spagnolo (1916-1987)
122 Genesee St, Marquette
Army and Marine Corps
Anthony Spagnolo, who went by Tony, worked at the Piqua Munising Wood Products plant in Marquette. He joined the Army and served for three years before joining the Marine Corps. He served at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, in Port Royal SC. Anthony’s brother Lawrence served in the Navy in World War II.
Lawrence Spagnolo (1922-2011)
122 Genesee St, Marquette
Submarine Hunter in the Atlantic
Lawrence Spagnolo, who went by the nickname Spag, worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Navy in 1942. Spagnolo served in the Atlantic, hunting German submarines. He held the rank of boatswain’s mate. After the war, he worked for Lake Shore, Inc in Marquette. Lawrence’s brother Anthony also served in World War II.
George Spear (1902-1974)
230 E Ridge St, Marquette
Seabee Quartermaster
George Spear attended the University of Michigan (U-M). He worked for his family business, Spear & Sons, dealers in bulk goods such as lumber, coal, and grain. Spear joined the Navy in April 1943. He served as a quartermaster with the Seabee with the 92nd Naval Construction Battalion. This unit worked on airstrip construction on the Pacific Island of Tinian. When he came home, he resumed his work for Spear & Sons. George’s son, also named George, and brother Philip also served in the war.
George Spear (1926-1993)
230 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Grave Registration Sergeant
George Spear attended Graveraet High School. He joined the Army in June 1944. He trained with an infantry unit at Camp Maxey in Powderly, TX. Spear worked for a grave registration unit. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he worked for his family’s business, Spear & Sons, which dealt with the transportation of grain, lumber, and coal. His father George and his uncle Philip also served in World War II.
Philip Spear (1900-1981)
425 E Michigan St, Marquette
Pacific Harbormaster
Philip Spear, who went by Phil, graduated from Graveraet High School. He served in the Navy in World War I. When he returned from that war, he obtained a degree from the University of Michigan (U-M). He worked for his family’s business, Spear & Sons, which dealt in bulk goods including lumber, coal, and grain. Philip Spear was an influential Upper Peninsula business leader and active member of the local chamber of commerce. Spear returned to Naval service when America entered World War II. He deployed to the Pacific and served as a harbormaster. Phil’s brother and nephew, both named George, also served in World War II.
Bernard Stanaway (1918-1996)
455 County Rd, Negaunee
Escaped German Captors
Bernard Stanaway went by Bernie. He worked for Republic Steel. Stanaway joined the Army in August 1944. He served with an infantry unit in Europe. Stanaway was captured by Germans on March 6, 1945, but managed to escape on April 2. He was hospitalized and treated for starvation. He continued working as an iron miner after the war. Bernard’s brother Mervyn also served in World War II.
Mervyn Stanaway (1925-2009)
455 County Rd, Negaunee
Mechanic Escaped Bomber Crash
Mervyn Stanaway went by the nickname Stan. He attended Negaunee High School and played in the band. He worked at Jim’s Master Motors. Stanaway joined the Army Air Forces. Stanaway trained as a mechanic at Chanute Field near Rantoul, IL. He was on a bomber that was shot down in Europe and was declared missing for more than a week. When he came home, Stanaway worked as a mechanic for Narotzky Motors, Hooper-Stanaway Ford, and KI Sawyer Air Base. Later in life, he owned and operated Stan’s Auto and Towing. Merwyn’s brother Bernard also served in the war.
Norman Stanaway
204 Cyr St, Negaunee
Army Aviation Instructor
Norman Stanaway went by the nickname Boosta. He worked for Martha & Lillian Corp, a dress manufacturing firm. Stanaway joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. He trained in Amarillo, TX. He worked as a pilot instructor in California. After the war, he worked for Cook Signs.
Kenneth Stanley (1915-1987)
420 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Chinese Expedition Sergeant
Kenneth Stanley attended Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in August 1942. Stanley operated with the Y Force, an expeditionary group that supported Chinese resistance to the Japanese military. He later worked in a field hospital unit. Stanley reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked in public schools in Armada, MI.
William Stark (1926-1977)
251 Mill St, Negaunee
Field Artillery Observation TEC 5
William Stark attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Army in June 1944. Stark was in a field artillery observation unit. He held the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5).
Frank Steinberger (1916-2002)
316 S Seventh St, Marquette
Soldier and Truck Driver
Frank Steinberger worked at Taupin Brothers Grocery at 351 W Washington St, Marquette. He joined the Army in February 1941. He served in North Africa and Italy. Steinberger worked as a freight truck driver for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (DSS&A) after the war. Frank’s brothers John and Ludvic also served in World War II.
John Steinberger (1911-1972)
316 S Seventh St, Marquette
Railway Battalion Soldier
John Steinberger worked for the Guelff Printing Company. He joined the Army in April 1944. Steinberger served in the 765th Transportation Railway Shop Battalion. He was a railroad car repairman after the war. John’s brothers Frank and Ludvic also served in World War II.
Ludvic Steinberger (1925-1944)
316 S Seventh St, Marquette
Fatally Wounded in France
Ludvic Steinberger worked in Guelff’s Printing Shop. He joined the Army in August 1943. Steinberger served in Company Y, 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. He was wounded fighting in France on July 6, 1944. He died the following day. Ludvic’s brothers Frank and John also served in the war.
Roy Stephens (1905-1978)
419 W Euclid St, Ishpeming
Army Colonel Awarded Croix De Guerre
Roy Stephens worked as a teacher in Denver, CO. He joined the Army in September 1940. Stephens deployed to Ireland, North Africa, and Italy. He was given the Croix De Guerre for his role as an adviser to the French military’s Moroccan infantry division. Stephens remained in the Army for thirty years and reached the rank of colonel.
John Stoll (1922-2007)
336 E Michigan St, Marquette
Infantryman and Debt Collector
John Stoll studied at Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army in January 1944. Stoll served with the 87th Infantry Division. He reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he worked as a debt collector for Walter C Wylie & Co in Escanaba.
Edward Stolpe (1923-1973)
125 N Fifth St, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Radioman
Edward Stolpe worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Navy in July 1943. Stolpe served as a radioman. He was aboard USS Hornet, an Essex-class aircraft carrier. Named after another carrier that was destroyed at the Battle of the Santa Cruz islands in October 1942, the new Hornet fought in the Pacific with Taskforce 38/58. After the war, Stolpe worked as a clerk at an Army National Guard office in Chicago, IL.
Edward Strand (1922-1967)
622 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant in the Pacific
Edward Strand attended Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. He trained in Syracuse, NY. Strand served with the 315th Bombardment Wing, which operated in the Pacific out of Guam. Strand reached the rank of technical sergeant. Later in life, he taught at Edson Junior High School in Wheaton, IL. Edwards brother Einard and sister Elsie also served in the war.
Einard Strand (1924-2002)
622 N Fourth St, Marquette
Soldier in England and Office Coffee Salesman
Einard Strand worked as a grocery delivery man. He joined the Army in April 1943. Strand served in England. He received a Bronze Star. After the war, he attended Augustana College. Later in life, he owned and operated Strand Vending and Office Coffee Service in Indianapolis, IN. Einard’s brother Edward and sister Elsie also served in World War II.
Elsie Strand (1920-1998)
622 N Fourth St, Marquette
Army Nurse in England
Elsie Strand served in the Army Nurse Corps. She served in England. Elsie’s brothers Edward and Einar also served in World War II.
John Stuer (1920-2005)
321 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Army Engineer and Railroad Machinist
John Stuer graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in October 1941. Stuer trained at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He served with the 16th Engineer Battalion in Europe. He was a machinist for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) after the war. His brother Joseph also served in World War II.
Joseph Stuer (1922-1979)
321 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Sailor and Railroad Worker
Joseph Stuer worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). He served in the Navy. When he came home, he went back to work for DSS&A. Joseph’s brother John also served in the war.
Garrett Sullivan (1902-1974)
1321 N Third St, Marquette
Army Medical Unit in Iran
Garrett Sullivan moved to Fayetteville, PA. He worked at the Piney Mountain Tavern. Sullivan joined the Army in August 1942. He trained at Camp Chafee near Fort Smith, AR. Sullivan served with a medical unit in Iran. He remained in the Army and worked at the Letterkenny Army Depot near Chambersburg, PA.
Kenneth Summersett (1922-2000)
442 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Medical Unit and Social Worker
Kenneth Summersett worked for the Todd Boat Company in Tacoma, WA. He joined the Army in March 1943. He was in a machine gun company but transferred to a medical unit. Summersett earned degrees from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), and Wayne State University. He worked as a psychiatric social worker at the Child Guidance Center in Battle Creek, MI. He then served as the director of social services for Newberry State Hospital.
Leo Sundberg (1923-2008)
205 Vine St, Ishpeming
B-29 Radio Operator on Tinian
Leo Sundberg attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Sundberg joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He was a B-29 Superfortress radio operator. Sundberg served with the 24th Squadron, 6th Bomb Group on Tinian. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. Sundberg worked in the mining industry after the war.
Clifford Sundblad (1908-1945)
420 N Lake St, Ishpeming
Soldier Died of Pancreatitis
Clifford Sundblad attended Ishpeming High School. He was a credit manager and the Northern Dairy. Sundblad served in the Army. He was stationed at Camp Pickett in Nottoway, VA. He died of pancreatitis due to an infection on May 5, 1945.
Raymond Sundblad (1927-2014)
508 N First St, Ishpeming
Stateside Sailor and Banker
Raymond Sundblad graduated from Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in 1945, at the end of the war. Sundblad served within the United States. After the war, he studied banking at the University of Wisconsin (UW). He worked for the Peninsula Bank.
Charles Sunne (1918-1967)
635 Vine St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant and Mailman
Charles Sunne was a Mining Journal carrier. He later operated the North Star Oil Company in Negaunee. Sunne joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. He served in the 91st Bomb Group based in England. Sunne reached the rank of technical sergeant. He was a postal worker after the war.
Niilo Suomi (1913-1990)
407 Greenwood St, Ishpeming
Saipan Field Hospital
Niilo Suomi worked for Cliffs Power and Light. He joined the Army in April 1944. Suomi served with the 94th Field Hospital on Saipan. He remained in the Army until 1949. He held the rank of master sergeant. When he came home, he worked as a bookkeeper at the U.P. Power Plant.
Waino Suomi (1910-1942)
407 Greenwood St, Ishpeming
Died in the Army
Waino Suomi attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a woodsman. Waino joined the Army in June 1942. He died of non-battle causes while in the service. Waino’s brother Niilo also served in the war.
Stanley Susan (1914-2003)
225 E Michigan St, Marquette
Net Depot and Magic Show
Stanley Susan graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He trained at the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School in New York and became a Navy officer. His graduation ceremony took place aboard the USS Prairie State. Susan oversaw the net depot in Tarawa and in the Marianas Islands. He also performed magic tricks in a variety show of servicemen that traveled around Pacific islands.
Paul Svetch (1909-1961)
2227 Longyear Ave, Marquette
Glider Unit Corporal
Paul Svetch worked for the Piqua Munising Company. He joined the Army in March 1942. Svetch was in Company E, 327th Regiment. This was a specialized glider detachment that fought as part of the 101st Airborne Division in Europe. Svetch reached the rank of corporal. When he came home, he worked for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I).
Gordon Swanberg (1923-2008)
605 N Seventh St, Ishpeming
Signal Corps Soldier in the Pacific
Gordon Swanberg graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Swanberg joined the Army in March 1943. He was in the signal corps in the Pacific. Swanberg returned to Michigan Bell when he came home.
Carl Swanson (1913-1944)
422 Marquette St, Ishpeming
Killed in the Battle of the Bulge
Carl Swanson worked for the H.W. Gossard Company. He served in the Army in Company K, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division. Swanson died in Luxembourg on December 20, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster. Carl’s brother Iner also served in World War II.
Charles Frederick Swanson (1918-1990)
712 N Seventh St, Marquette
Tanker, POW, and Judge
Charles Swanson, known by his middle name Fred, worked at the Railway Express Agency at 200 S Front St, Marquette. He joined the Army in February 1941. He served with the First Armored Division in North Africa. On February 14, 1943, his tank, known by the nickname Mustang, was hit in battle in Tunesia. Swanson was severely wounded and became a prisoner of war (POW) in Italy and Germany. He was released in a prisoner exchange in 1944. When he came home, Swanson studied law and became one of the youngest judges in the Upper Peninsula. He moved to Boise, ID. There, he worked for ITEX, an electrical service company. His brother James also served in World War II.
Clarence Swanson (1904-1978)
110 W Kaye Ave, Marquette
Casualty Detachment Soldier and Prison Guard
Clarence Swanson was a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Army in August 1942. Swanson served in a casualty detachment at Camp Gruber in Braggs, OK. He returned to working at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war.
Clifford Swanson (1901-1984)
320 Harrison St, Marquette
Navy Medical Specialist and Surgeon General
Clifford Swanson attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He went to medical school at the University of Michigan (U-M). He joined the Navy in June 1925. Swanson was a medical specialist. He was the medical commander of the battleship USS Iowa. Swanson attended to Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox after he suffered and died from a series of heart attacks in 1944. Swanson held the rank of Rear Admiral. He served as Surgeon General after the war. Swanson remained in the Navy until 1955. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Clifford’s brother Maxwell also served in World War II.
Iner Swanson (1921-2012)
422 Marquette St, Ishpeming
Army Engineer in North Africa and Italy
Iner Swanson joined the Army in November 1942. He served with an engineering unit in North Africa and Italy. Swanson earned two Bronze Stars. Iner’s brother Carl also served in the war.
James Swanson (1924-1997)
712 N Seventh St, Marquette
Army Air Forces MP and Florist
James Swanson, known as Jimmy, graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for Merchant’s Bakery. Swanson joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Swanson served as a military police officer (MP) in England. After the war, he worked for Lutey’s Greenhouse and owned and operated Swanson Floral. His brother Charles also served in the war.
Maxwell Swanson (1912-2002)
320 Harrison St, Marquette
Armored Division Engineer
Maxwell Swanson worked at the Cliffs Dow Chemical Plant. He worked in the railroad industry. Swanson joined the Army in November 1942. He served with an engineering unit in the 20th Armored Division in Europe. Swanson reached the rank of sergeant. He was a railroad brakeman after the war. Maxwell’s brother Clifford also served in World War II.
Roy Swanson (1924-2017)
110 W College Ave, Marquette
Navy Radioman
Roy Swanson graduated from John D. Pierce High School. He worked as a Mining Journal carrier and then for Simons Brothers. Swanson joined the Navy in November 1942. He went through training in Farragut, ID. Swanson was a radioman. At the end of World War II, he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway. During the Korean War, he taught radio theory at the Naval Academy in Baltimore, MD. When he returned to civilian life, he worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company.
Rudolph Swanson (1013-1987)
1020 N Second St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Cement Worker
Rudolph Swanson worked for his father in the cement trade. He joined the Army in November 1942. When he came home, he worked as a cement finisher.
Russell Swanson (1920-2001)
229 W Prospect St, Marquette
Shelled in New Guinea
Russell Swanson worked for the Fisher Body Corporation in Pontiac, MI. He joined the Army in November 1941. Swanson served with the 32nd Division in New Guinea. He was injured in a shell blast and was hospitalized in December 1942. He then operated with the engineering section of the headquarters detachment in Australia.
Paul Swanto (1919-1993)
116 Oak St, Ishpeming
Purple Heart in Sicily
Paul Swanto joined the Army in September 1942. He Fought in Tunesia. Swanto was wounded in battle in Sicily and was awarded a Purple Heart. He recovered and rejoined his unit in Italy. After the war, he worked at the Northland Hotel. He later worked for the Florida Publishing Company.
Frank Sweder (1920-2002)
1036 Pine St, Marquette
Marine Pilot in the Pacific
Frank Sweder graduated from the Ferris Institute, now Ferris State University (FSU), with a degree in business administration. Veteran Marquette pilot Sig Wilson taught him how to fly. Sweder joined the Marine Corps in June 1942. He earned his gold pilot wings and commission as lieutenant in Corpus Christi, TX. He operated in the Pacific and reached the rank of captain. After the war, he worked as an accountant in Bakerfield, CA. He then owned a company called Nevada Office Machines. Frank’s brother George also served in World War II.
George Alfred Sweder (1914-1990)
1036 Pine St, Marquette
Construction Unit Major in the Pacific
George Sweder went by Alfred. He joined the Army in December 1940. Sweder operated with a construction unit in the Pacific. He reached the rank of major. After the war, he worked as a salesman for a diesel and gas supply company in Owosso, MI. George’s brother Rank also served in World War II.
Ralph Sweeney (1918-1968)
604 N Fourth St, Marquette
Signal Company Staff Sergeant
Ralph Sweeney joined the Army Air Forces in 1942. He served as a staff sergeant in a signal company. Sweeney was stationed at Bolling Field, near Washington, D.C.
Alphonse Swenor (1921-2000)
333 Jackson St, Marquette
Army and Timber Industry
Alphonse Swenor worked at Raish’s Sawmill. He joined the Army in November 1944. Swenor returned to the timber industry after the war. Alphonse’s brothers Donald and Leonard also served in World War II.
Charles Swenor (1918-1944)
326 Jackson St, Marquette
Combat Engineer Killed in Burma Crash
Charles Swenor joined the Army in June 1942. He served with the 2756th Engineer Combat Battalion. Swenor was aboard a Douglas C-47 Skytrain that crashed in Burma on June 15, 1944. The wreck was discovered in November 1945. His brother Thomas also served in the war.
Donald Swenor (1916-2001)
333 Jackson St, Marquette
Soldier and Bridge Builder
Donald Swenor joined the Army in November 1941. He served in Italy. Swenor reached the rank of technician fourth grade. After the war he worked as a bridge builder for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). Donald’s brothers Alphonse and Leonard also served in World War II.
Leonard Swenor (1923-1944)
333 Jackson St, Marquette
Sergeant Killed in France
Leonard Swenor attended Bishop Baraga High School. He worked at Pete Raish’s lumber mill. He joined the Army in March 1943. Swenor served with the 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. He reached the rank of sergeant His unit participated in the invasion of France. General George Patton personally awarded Swenor the Silver Star for valor. Swenor was killed by machine gun fire on September 13, 1944. The 5th Infantry was fighting to secure a bridge head across the Moselle River at this time. Swenor was awarded the Purple Heart. Leonard’s brothers Alphonse and Donald also served in the war.
Thomas Swenor
326 Jackson St, Marquette
Carrier Sailor and Dairy Salesman
Thomas Swenor worked for the Northern Dairy. He joined the Navy in April 1945. He served aboard USS Saidor, an escort carrier that operated in the Pacific and Atlantic. When he came home, Swenor returned to work as a salesman at the Northern Dairy. His brother Charles also served in the war.
Neil Swinton (1907-1980)
430 E Arch St, Marquette
Army Surgeon in the Pacific
Neil Swinton attended Lehigh University and the University of Michigan (U-M). He obtained his medical degree from U-M. Swinton was a doctor at the Lahey Clinic in Newton, MA. He joined the Army in April 1942. Swinton was a surgeon with a medical unit in New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. He returned to practicing medicine at the Lahey Clinic after the war.
Douglas Syverson (1916-2000)
313 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Submariner Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Douglas Syverson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1939. He then attended submarine school. During World War II, Syverson served aboard the Sargo-class submarine USS Seawolf and the Balao-class submarine USS Sea Fox. In his war patrols throughout the Pacific, Syverson worked as a gunnery and torpedo officer. He received a citation signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz for his coolness and skill in combat after sinking a Japanese freighter. He earned two Silver Stars. Syverson remained in the Navy until 1967, commanding submarines and working in the office of chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. He retired with the rank of captain. After his military career, Douglas Syverson worked for the Department of Transportation in the National High Traffic Safety Administration. Douglas Syverson is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Arnold Tahtinen (1913-2008)
345 S Main St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Corporal and Neon Sign Repairman
Arnold Tahtinen attended Ishpeming High School. He was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Tahtinen joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943. He was stationed in England. Tahtinen reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a neon sign repairman.
Robert Tall (1920-2001)
321 Bigelow St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Mining Plant Repairman
Robert Tall went by Mulla. He attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a laborer for Gordon McCormick. Tall joined the Army in January 1943. When he came home, Tall worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He retired as a plant repairman at the Tilden Mine.
George Tamblyn (1924-2002)
873 Brown Ave, Negaunee
Sailor and Plumber
George Tamblyn attended Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in July 1943. He went through training in Farragut, ID. Tamblyn was stationed at San Bruno, CA. After the war, he moved to San Diego, CA. He worked as a plumber. George’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Tamblyn (1911-1981)
873 Brown Ave, Negaunee
Seabee and Plumber
William Tamblyn joined the Navy in June 1943. He received training at Camp Peary in Williamsburg, VA. Tamblyn was a Seabee with the 119th Naval Construction Battalion. He specialized in plumbing and was stationed at Quoddy Village in Eastport, ME. His unit deployed to the Pacific and operated in New Guinea and the Philippines. When he came home, he worked as a plumber. William’s brother George was also in the Navy in the war.
Alan Tappenden (1924-2010)
506 Adams St, Marquette
Captured Screaming Eagle
Alan Tappenden was known as Tapp. He joined the Army in May 1942. Tappenden served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division, nicknamed the Screaming Eagles. He was a sergeant. Tappenden went missing in action on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was held as a prisoner of war (POW) at Stalag 3C in Brandenburg, Germany. He worked at a chemical company after the war. Alan’s brother Glenn also served in World War II.
Glenn Tappenden (1925-2009)
506 Adams St, Marquette
Purple Heart at Normandy
Glenn Tappenden joined the Army in November 1942. He served in a field artillery unit. Tappenden was wounded at Normandy and lost his arm. He received a Purple Heart. After the war, he attended Loyola University. He worked for Weyerhaeuser Lumber. Glenn’s brother Alan also served in World War II.
Francis Tasson (1909-1994)
787 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Army Field Artillery Sergeant and Plumber
Francis Tasson went by the nickname Shanty. He was a plumber. Tasson joined the Army in March 1941. He served with a field artillery unit stationed at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, TX. He reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he returned to the plumbing trade. His brothers Michael and Lewis also served in World War II.
Louis Tasson (1916-2002)
787 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Seabee on Saipan
Louis Tasson attended Ishpeming High School. He then went to work as a miner for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Tasson turned down a draft deferment offered to iron miners and joined the Navy in May 1943. He went through basic training at Norfolk, VA. Tasson received jungle training in Pearl Harbor. Tasson was also trained as a gunsmith. He served with the Seabees in Saipan and helped build an airstrip for B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers. His brothers Francis and Michael also served in the war.
Michael Tasson (1923-1993)
787 S Pine St, Ishpeming
Navy Electrician and Telephone Company Lineman
Michael Tasson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Tasson joined the Navy in early 1943. He received specialized electrician training in St Louis, MO. He also studied at the submarine school in New London, CT. He worked as a lineman for the telephone company after the war. Michael’s brothers Francis and Louis also served in World War II.
Rocco Tasson (1923-2007)
121 W Division St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Bricklayer
Rocco Tasson attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in March 1942. Tasson was stationed at the hospital at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. After the war, he was a bricklayer at MacDonald & Kaake.
Joseph Tassone (1922-2008)
118 E Pearl St, Ishpeming
Marine Marksman in the Pacific
Joseph Tassone attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1941. Tassone was a rifle marksman. He fought in the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands, and the Solomon Islands. Tassone reached the rank of corporal. He worked as a driver for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war.
Lowell Tatrault (1920-2008)
206 Graham St, Ishpeming
Soldier, Miner, and Historian
Lowell Tatrault went by the nickname Onion. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Tatrault served in General George Patton’s Third Army in Europe, fighting in Italy, France, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. He once saw General George Patton, General Dwight Eisenhower, and President Harry Truman together in one vehicle. Tatrault was awarded a Bronze Star. He worked in the Negaunee Mine after the war. Tatrault was an avid World War II historian.
Carl Tauch (1899-1974)
201 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Navy Air Transport
The Tauch family owned a greenhouse in Marquette. Carl Tauch served with the 107th Engineer Battalion in France in World War I. After he returned from that war, he owned a garage in Marquette. Tauch learned to fly in Terrell, TX. He entered the Navy in November 1942. He worked for the Navy’s air transport division. Tauch reached the rank of lieutenant commander. Carl’s son John and brother Edward also served in World War II.
Edward Tauch (1905-1954)
124 E Ohio St, Marquette
Marine Corp Engineer, Cole Porter’s Boyfriend
The Tauch family operated a greenhouse at 1015 N Third St, Marquette. Edward Tauch attended Cornell University. He also studied architecture in Paris, France. Tauch helped with a city beautification project in Marquette then worked as an architect in New York, NY. Tauch joined the Marine Corps in October 1944. He worked on engineering projects in the eastern United States, then transferred to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. He deployed to the Pacific, operating in Saipan and Japan. Tauch reached the rank of staff sergeant. Edward Tauch is widely acknowledged to have been the love of songwriter Cole Porter’s life. Edward inspired several of Cole Porter’s most famous songs, including “Easy to Love,” famously performed by Billie Holiday. Edward’s brother Carl and nephew John also served in the war.
John Tauch (1923-2004)
201 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Sailor and Florist
John Tauch went by Jack. He attended Graveraet High School. Tauch joined the Navy in 1942. He trained in Norfolk, VA. He then transferred to Jacksonville, FL. Tauch was a machinist mate. After the war, Jack worked as a florist at his family’s greenhouse business. His father Carl and uncle Edward also served in World War II.
Matt Tervola (1910-1986)
1612 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Police Officer and Army Engineer
Matt Tervola was a police officer in Marquette. He joined the Army in June 1942. Tervola operated in North Africa with an engineering unit. He wrote home about how beautiful it was along the Mediterranean Sea. He returned to work as a patrolman after the war.
John Terzaghi (1922-1998)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Hit Normandy First Day of Invasion
John Terzaghi worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in February 1943. Terzaghi served in the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion in Europe. His unit hit Normandy on the first day of the invasion. He held the rank of sergeant. Terzaghi was a miner after the war. His brother Martin also served in World War II.
Martin Terzaghi (1919-2000)
391 County Rd, Negaunee
Army Sergeant in England
Martin Terzaghi went by Pork. He graduated from Negaunee High School. Terzaghi joined the Army in October 1939. He was stationed in England. Terzaghi held the rank of sergeant. He was a clerk at Lake Shore Inc after the war. His brother John also served in World War II.
Margaret Demerse Theriault (1917-1993)
201 E Main St, Negaunee
WAC Celebrated Second Anniversary in England
Margaret Demerse married Robert Theriault in June 1942. He was in the Army and deployed to England. She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in May 1943. Theriault trained at McChord Airfield in Tacoma, WA. She then deployed to England. The couple was able to celebrate their second wedding anniversary together while in the service in England.
Robert Theriault (1917-2003)
201 E Main St, Negaunee
Soldier in England and Engineering Company Foreman
Robert Theriault joined the Army in September 1942. He was stationed in England. His young wife, Margaret Theriault, joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and happened to be deployed to England as well. The couple was able to meet up and celebrate their second wedding anniversary. When he came home, Theriault was a foreman at Lake Shore Engineering.
Albert Thibodeau (1917-2006)
209 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
B-24 Gunner in Europe
Albert Thibodeau Joined the Army Air Forces in September 1942. He earned his aerial gunner’s silver wings and commission at Harlingen, TX. He then trained at Gowen Field in Boise, ID. Thibodeau was a gunner on a B-24 Liberator in Europe. He was awarded the Air Medal. When he came home, he worked as a driver and salesman for a wholesale bakery. Albert’s brother Clarence also served in the war.
Clarence Thibodeau (1915-1978)
209 W Baraga Ave. Marquette
Railroad Soldier
Clarence Thibodeau worked for the H.H. Pellow & Sons roofing company. He joined the Army in March 1942. Thibodeau served with a railroad battalion in North Africa and Italy. He continued to work in the railroad industry when he came home. Clarence’s brother Albert also served in World War II.
Theodore Thibodeau (1918-1972)
470 W Washington St, Marquette
Glider Field Artillery
Theodore Thibodeau attended Ishpeming High School. He worked as a driver for the R Cash Store. Thibodeau joined the Army in March 1942. He served with Battery B, 680th Glider Field Artillery Battalion. His unit fought throughout Europe, including at the Battle of the Bulge and in Rhineland. Thibodeau worked as a miner after the war.
Joseph Henry Thomas (1919-1944)
116 E Case St, Negaunee
Engineer Battalion Supply Clerk Killed in France
Joseph Thomas sometimes went by Henry. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He played in the school and city band. Thomas worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. Thomas was a supply clerk with the 206th Engineer Combat Battalion. He was killed in action in France south of Paris on August 23, 1944.
Stephen Thomas (1920-1999)
307 Brown Ave, Negaunee
B-17 Navigator in Europe and Engineer
Stephen Thomas attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. Thomas was a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 388th Bomb Group. On one bombing mission on Hanover, Germany, his plane took severe damage and was forced to land near Paris. Thomas was glad France had been liberated. After the war, he was an engineer with Factory Mutual Engineering Company.
Wilburt Thomas (1920-2007)
240 Houghton St, Ishpeming
GOYA Bird
Wilburt Thomas attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in July 1942. Humphrey served with the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. This paratrooper unit was nicknamed the GOYA birds because Lieutenant Colonel Wood Joerg was prone to yelling at them to “get off your ass.” It first served in the Panama Canal Zone. The unit then fought in France, Italy, and the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. He later worked as an assistant surveyor for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
William Thomas (1921-2009)
925 N Front St, Marquette
Army B-24 Crewman in Pacific
William Thomas attended Northern College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU), for one year before joining the Army in September 1940. He earned his silver pilot’s wings and commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces in late 1942. Thomas served as a crewmember aboard a B-24 with the 531st Squadron of the 380th Bomb Group. The unit was stationed in Australia and then the Philippines. In January 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for flying missions in the Southwest Pacific. Thomas also earned an Air Medal. His unit operated with the Fifth Air Force supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s campaign to retake the Philippines. He is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. After the war, Thomas continued to work in the aviation industry.
George Thompson (1922-2008)
635 N Fourth St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Electrician
George Thompson attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Champion Screening Company. Thompson joined the Army in 1943. He served in England. After the war, he worked as an electrician.
Harry Austin Thompson (1916-1998)
328 Harrison St, Marquette
Coast Guard in Guadalcanal
Harry Thompson went by his middle name, Austin. He worked at the Portage Coast Guard Station in Hancock. During World War II, he operated in the Pacific as a machinist’s mate. He was one of the first Americans to land on Guadalcanal, where he contracted malaria. He was then stationed in Norfolk, VA. Thompson remained in the Coast Guard in the Korean War. Harry’s brothers John and Maxwell also served in World War II.
John Thompson (1920-2002)
328 Harrison St, Marquette
Seabee in the Marshall Islands
John Thompson worked for Spear & Sons. He served with the Seabees, the Navy’s construction division. Thompson was a machinist’s mate. He operated in the Marshall Islands. When he came home, he worked as a crane operator. John’s brothers Harry and John also served in World War II.
Margaret Thompson (1923-2011)
389 W Crescent St, Marquette
Navy Pharmacist’s Mate and Head Start Employee
Margaret Thompson went by Peggy and attended Graveraet High School. During the war, Margaret married her next-door neighbor, Edward Malmgren, who served in the Army. She joined the Navy in November 1944 and served as a pharmacist’s mate. She trained in Bethesda, MD. After the war, she worked for Head Start at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Maxwell Thompson (1911-1999)
328 Harrison St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant in Africa
Maxwell Thompson joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. He Served in North Africa. Thompson reached the rank of staff sergeant. His brothers Harry and John also served in World War II.
Grace Thorne (1918-2001)
350 W Washington St, Marquette
WAVE in Pacific and EMT
Grace Thorne studied at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). Thorne worked as a nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. She joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve force, in May 1942. Thorne served as a nurse in Puget Sound, WA. She deployed overseas to the South Pacific. After the war, she worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Grace’s brother Stanley also served in the war.
Stanley Thorne (1923-2015)
350 W Washington St, Marquette
B-17 Pilot and Veterinarian
Stanley Thorne served in the Army Air Forces. He trained at Harlingen, TX. Thorne was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot. After the war, he worked as a veterinarian. Stanley’s sister Grace also served in World War II.
James Thornton (1923-1991)
124 W Crescent St, Marquette
Engineering Unit Clerk
James Thornton worked as a clerk for the Michigan State Police. He joined the Army in February 1943. Thornton served as a personnel clerk with an engineering unit. After the war, he was a foreman at Lake Shore Inc.
Roy Thrall (1917-1994)
528 N Third St, Marquette
Army Corporal and Music Teacher
Roy Thrall was a talented musician. He worked as a clerk in East Troy, WI. Thrall joined the Army in September 1941. He trained at Camp Wheeler near Macon, GA. Thrall played music while in the military. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, Thrall obtained degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He taught music at John Marshall High School in Rochester, NY. He then taught at Greece Olympia High School in Greece, NY.
Mabel Tibbitts (1905-1996)
419 E Arch St, Marquette
Red Cross on Guadalcanal
Mabel Tibbitts attended the Sergeant School for Women and specialized in physical education for females. She taught college athletics. Tibbitts served with the Red Cross on Henderson Field in Guadalcanal. After the war, she managed the main branch of the YWCA in New York City.
Paul Tinetti (1920-1962)
325 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Navy Test Pilot
Paul Tinetti graduated from Baraga High School in Marquette. He studied at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He as a civilian aviation instructor in Rochester, MN. Tinetti earned his commission at the rank of ensign in the Navy in November 1942. He was an instructor in Corpus Christi and Dallas, TX. He then became a test pilot in a fighter squadron.
Died in Civilian Plane Crash
When he returned to civilian life, Tinetti worked as an engineer and operated his own aviation service catering to oil executives. Tinetti and his wife tragically died when the Beechcraft Bonanza plane he was flying malfunctioned and crashed. They were trapped by their seatbelts and burned to death. Tinetti’s young son and daughter were thrown from the wreck. The son managed to stagger to the highway and collapsed from his injuries. He was found by two motorcyclists. The children survived.
Thomas Dean Tippett (1918-2007)
114 E Park St, Marquette
Teacher and Coach
Thomas Dean Tippett, who went by Dean, graduated from Graveraet High School and Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He played football in college. Marquette instructor Sig Wilson, certified as a pilot by Orville Wright, taught Tippett to fly. Tippett taught and coached at Daggett High School before joining the Army Air Forces in November 1941.
B-17 Navigator
Dean Tippett trained in Oklahoma City, OK. He learned navigation in Hondo, TX, and earned his pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant in August 1942. Tippett served as a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber.
Shot Down Zero
Tippett served with the Army Fourteenth Air Force, operating in the India, Burma, and China sector of the Pacific War. Missions over the Himalayan Mountains were notoriously dangerous due to the extreme terrain and severe weather. In early June 1943, his squadron fought off forty Mitsubishi Zero A6M fighters hunting Allied ships off the coast of China. Tippett was credited with shooting down one of the Japanese fighters. Although his B-17 was badly shot up, the entire crew returned to base unhurt. Tippett was awarded an Air Medal for his service. He is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor.
Ellis Tipping (1913-1990)
824 N Third St, Marquette
Sailor in Pacific
Ellis Tipping went by the nickname Jack. He graduated from John D. Pierce High School, where he played in the band. Tipping joined the Navy in October 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. He joined the crew of the USS Zeilin in April 1943. Tipping was a fire controlman, a technician who kept weapons systems operational. His ship transported supplies and troops throughout the Pacific. It operated in the Aleutian Islands, Tarawa, Kwajalein Atoll, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Iwo Jima. After the war, Tipping ran a sewing supply store in Wausau, WI. He then moved to Lakewood, CA, where he worked at the VA hospital store. His brother Willis also served in World War II.
Willis Tipping (1907-1979)
824 N Third St, Marquette
Army Air Forces
Willis Tipping joined the Army Air Forces in August 1942. He trained in Kentucky and Oklahoma before deploying overseas. After the war, he worked at a lumber mill. His brother Ellis also served in World War II.
Anna Tislov (1917-1999)
401 N Maple St, Ishpeming
Veterans Hospital Nurse
Anna Tislov attended Ishpeming High School. She served as a nurse in World War II. After the war, she worked as a nurse at the Fort Bayard Veterans Hospital in Santa Clara, NM.
Waino Toija (1917-1990)
1607 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Topographical Draftsman in New Guinea
Waino Toija attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He worked in construction. Toija joined the Army in July 1942. He was a topographical draftsman with the headquarters company of XI Corps in New Guinea. After the war, he was a teacher in Detroit, MI.
William Tompkins (1920-1985)
208 E Main St, Negaunee
National Guardsman in Australia and Fish Biologist
Tompkins joined the Army National Guard in March 1940. He served in an engineering unit. Tompkins deployed to Australia, where he met his wife. After the war, Tompkins conducted biological research at the University of Michigan (U-M). He then moved to Frankfort, KY, where he worked as the chief biologist for the fisheries section of the Kentucky Division of Game and Fish.
Virgil Tonagel (1922-1974)
329 E Ridge St, Marquette
Bridge Buster Pilot
Kenneth Tonagel joined the Army Air Forces in October 1943. He served with the 597th Bombardment Squadron, 397 Bomb Group, known as the Bridge Busters. This unit flew B-26 Marauders in Europe. In one mission, Tonagel flew his damaged plane back to base after bombing warehouses in Germany. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, he owned a farm in Clinton, IN.
Carl Tonella (1917-1983)
146 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Soldier in Pacific and Undertaker
Carl Tonella worked for Tonella Funeral Home, his family’s business. He joined the Army in January 1942. He served in New Guinea and Australia. After the war, Tonella was a partner in a mortuary business in Albuquerque, NM. Carl’s brothers Frank and Robert were also in the military in World War II.
Frank Tonella (1924-2001)
146 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Seabee and Undertaker
Frank Tonella worked in his family’s business, Tonella Funeral Home, located at 526 N Third St, Marquette. He joined the Seabees, the Navy’s construction battalions, in January 1943. Tonella was deployed to Alaska and then to the Philippines. After the war, he went back to work at the funeral home. Frank’s brothers Carl and Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Tonella (1920-1975)
146 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Combat Support in India
Robert Tonella attended Baraga High School in Marquette and played on the basketball team. Tonella joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. He served with a combat support unit in India. He was hospitalized in 1945 due to a reaction to vaccines administered in the military. After the war, he worked for his family’s business, Tonella Funeral Home. Robert’s brothers Carl and Frank also served in World War II.
James Tonkin (1920-2009)
734 Iron St, Negaunee
Sailor on Two Oceans and Iron Miner
James Tonkin went by the nickname Shanghai. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and then for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Tonkin joined the Navy in January 1942. Tonkin operated in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. He served on USS Barnes and USS Salerno Bay. Tonkin renewed his career with Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home, working in the Maas, Bunker Hill, Mather B, and Empire Mines.
Phyllis Tonkin (1913-1969)
128 Bessemer St, Ishpeming
Hospital Ship Nurse
Phyllis Tonkin completed nursing training at Grant Hospital in Chicago. She then worked at the hospital in Wakefield, MI. In June of 1942, she reported to Puget Sound, WA to receive Navy Nurse Corps training. She then served on a hospital ship. Her brother William also served in the war.
William Tonkin (1921-2010)
262 Ready St, Ishpeming
Infantry Unit Combat Medic
William Tonkin went by Bill. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked for Consolidated Fuel & Lumber. Tonkin joined the Army in December 1942. He was a combat medic with the 97th Infantry Division. He served in Europe and occupied Japan. After the war, he returned to Consolidated Fuel & Lumber. He later owned Consumer Building Supply.
William Tonkin (1922-1997)
128 Bessemer St, Ishpeming
Aviation Radioman in the Pacific
William Tonkin attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in November 1942. Tonkin was an aviation radioman in the Pacific. He was a teacher after the war. William’s sister Phyllis also served in World War II.
Robert Tonn (1920-1976)
1222 N Front St, Marquette
National Guard and Army in New Guinea
Robert Tonn worked as an assistant janitor in the Marquette public school system. He joined the National Guard in October 1940. His unit was integrated into the Army. He served in New Guinea. After the war, he worked as a carpenter.
John Torreano (1920-2019)
319 Cherry St, Negaunee
Paratrooper, Policeman, Firefighter
John Torreano went by Tar. He attended St. Paul’s Parochial School. Torreano worked as a miner for the Republic Steel Company. He joined the Army in October 1942. Torreano was in the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He fought in North Africa and Europe. Torreano was briefly a prisoner of war (POW) but escaped. After the war, he was a police officer and volunteer fireman in Negaunee.
Walter Toupin (1923-2006)
500 Rock St, Marquette
Aerographer’s Mate in the Pacific
Walter Toupin worked for Toupin Brothers Grocery, his family’s business. He joined the Navy in February 1942. He was an aerographer’s mate, meaning he studied weather. Toupin was based at Air Station Palmyra Island. He was a meteorologist after the war.
Charles Trebilcock (1918-2008)
425 W College Ave, Marquette
Army Captain and Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Charles Trebilcock graduated from National Mine High School. He attended Northern Michigan Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Trebilcock joined the Army in August 1941. He served in the Philippines. Trebilcock also served in the Korean War. He reached the rank of captain. When he returned to civilian life, Trebilcock worked for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. He was later a supervisor for that agency in Alpena, MI.
Robert Trebilcock (1928-1996)
157 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Navy Fireman Witnessed Typhoon in Okinawa
Robert Trebilcock went by Bob. He attended Ishpeming High School where he played football. Trebilcock joined the Navy in May 1945. He served as a fireman aboard USS Briareus in the Pacific. Trebilcock witnessed a destructive typhoon hit Okinawa. After the war, he was a serviceman at Typewriter Sales & Service in Kalamazoo, MI.
William Tremayne (1919-2003)
740 Park St, Ishpeming
Army Corporal and Janitor
William Tremayne attended Ishpeming High School. He worked at the E.A. Johnson Store. Tremayne joined the Army in February 1941. He served in an infantry unit in North Africa, Italy, and France. Tremayne reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a janitor for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company.
Harry Trembath (1916-2000)
220 Michigan St, Negaunee
Heavy Bomber Pilot and Agricultural Businessman
Harry Trembath graduated from Negaunee High School. He worked as a clerk for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. Trembath served in the Army Air Forces. He went through training in Pampa, TX, and received his silver pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant. Trembath was a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress pilot. After the war, he built a career financing agricultural businesses around San Francisco, CA. Trembath is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport. Harry’s brothers Pershing and William also served in World War II.
Pershing Trembath (1918-1993)
220 Michigan St, Negaunee
Aerial Gunner and Bombardier in New Guinea
Pershing Trembath worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad (CNW). He joined the Army Air Corps in June 1939. Trembath trained in Denver, CO, Raleigh, NC, and Savannah, GA. He served with the 3rd Bomb Group, 8th Bomb Squadron, 5th Air Force in Australia and New Guinea. Trembath was an aerial gunner and bombardier aboard a Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber. He reached the rank of master sergeant. Trembath received the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and a Presidential Citation for actions in the Battle of the Bismark Sea in March 1943. In a Mining Journal article that ran on October 25, 1944, he described that Radio Tokyo was often the only station they could get, and that it taunted them by saying other men were stealing their girlfriends and asking how much they would like to have some pie and ice cream. He worked as a civil defense representative for the State of Michigan after the war. Pershing’s brothers Harry and William also served in the war.
William Trembath (1912-1992)
220 Michigan St, Negaunee
Army Sergeant in New Guinea
William Trembath attended Negaunee High School where he was on the basketball and track teams. He joined the Army in June 1942. Trembath deployed to New Guinea. He reached the rank of sergeant. William’s brothers Harold and Pershing also served in the war.
Donald Tremewan (1924-2004)
318 N Sixth St, Ishpeming
Army Aviation Engineer
Donald Tremewan went to Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1942. He was in Company A of the 1881st Engineer Battalion, an aviation engineer unit. He trained at Geiger Field in Spokane, WA. Tremewan reached the rank of sergeant during the war. He earned the Bronze Star for his service at Leyte. Tremewan continued to serve in the Air Force until 1953. His sister Dorothy served as a WAVE in World War II.
Dorothy Tremewan (1922-1990)
318 Sixth St, Ishpeming
WAVE at Naval Hospital Pensacola
Dorothy Tremewan joined the Navy’s Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in October 1943. She worked in the Naval hospital at Pensacola, FL. Dorothy’s brother Donald served in the Army Air Forces in World War II.
Homer Leo Trepanier (1906-1992)
528 W Bluff St, Marquette
Submarine Machinist’s Mate and Automotive Toolmaker
Homer Trepanier also went by Leo. He worked for Ford Motors in Detroit, MI. Trepanier joined the Navy in June 1944. He was trained as a submarine machinist’s mate. After the war, he was a toolmaker for Ford in Detroit, MI.
Leonard Trepanier (1922-1978)
117 W Ohio St, Marquette
Army Camouflage Engineer
Leonard Trepanier attended Graveraet High School. He worked at the Cashway Supermarket. Trepanier joined the Army in February 1943. He trained at Camp Butner near Stem, NC. Trepanier served with a camouflage engineering unit in Europe. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was the manager of the Mansour grocery store in Flint, MI.
James Trethewey (1914-1986)
424 Pine St, Marquette
Army Sergeant and Mining Journal Editor
James Trethewey worked as an editor at the Mining Journal. He joined the Army in January 1944. He was a platoon runner for a headquarters company of the 29th Infantry Division. Trethewey operated in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. He reached the rank of sergeant. He wrote letters to the Mining Journal about his experiences fighting through Europe. When he came home, he went back to work for the Mining Journal as a reporter and editor. He was a correspondent for the Milwaukee Sentinel and several newspapers in Michigan.
Russel Tripp (1919-2002)
1616 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Army Mail Clerk
Russel Tripp worked for the Cliff Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army in November 1944. Tripp was a mail clerk in a headquarters unit. After the war, he was a draftsman with Lake Shore Engineering.
Edward Trombley (1919-1998)
506 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Artillery Unit Technical Sergeant
Edward Trombley worked for the Piqua Munising Handle Company. He joined the Army in January 1941. Trombley served in an artillery unit. He reached the rank of technical sergeant. Trombley remained in the National Guard after the war. He worked as a superintendent at a utility company.
Daniel Trotochaud (1922-1984)
139 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier in France and Getz’s Salesman
Daniel Trotochaud worked at Getz’s Department Store. He joined the Army in February 1943. Trotochaud was stationed at Fort Jackson near Gaston, SC. He then deployed to France. When he came home, he went back to work as a salesman for Getz’s. Daniel’s brother Mark and sister Therese also served in the war.
Mark Trotochaud (1917-2000)
139 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Seabee and Taxi Dispatcher
Mark Trotochaud was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Navy in July 1943. Trotochaud worked as a Seabee for the Navy’s construction division. He operated in the Pacific. When he came home, he worked as a dispatcher for Belmore Taxi. Mark’s brother Daniel and sister Therese also served in the war.
Therese Trotochaud (1919-1987)
139 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Amputation Center WAC
Therese Trotochaud worked as a stenographer for the National Youth Association (NYA). She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in May 1945. She was stationed at the amputation center at England General Hospital in Atlantic City, NJ. Therese’s brothers Daniel and Mark also served in World War II.
Robert Trottier (1925-1945)
830 W Bluff St, Marquette
Tanker Killed in Germany
Robert Trottier graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked at Carso’s Gas Station. Trottier joined the Army in June 1944. He trained in Fort Knox, KY. Trottier drove a tank in the 10th Armored Division, Third Army. He was killed in action in Germany on March 18, 1945.
Raymond Tuomela (1920-1985)
203 Marquette St, Ishpeming
Infantry Soldier Wounded Three Times
Raymond Tuomela worked for Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He served in an Army infantry unit in Europe. Tuomela was wounded three times. He was hit by machinegun fire at Normandy on June 21, 1944. When he returned to his unit in October 1944, he was nearly buried alive in his foxhole by heavy shelling. He was wounded in Germany on February 10, 1945.
Kauko Tuominen (1924-1948)
1725 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Infantryman in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Kauko Tuominen joined the Army in March 1943. He was in Company H, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division. Tuominen served in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. He received a Purple Heart. Kauko’s brother Wilho also served in the war.
Wilho Tuominen (1923-2006)
1725 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant and Carpenter
Wilho Tuominen was a carpenter. He joined the Army Air Forces in February 1943. Tuominen reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he continued to work as a carpenter. Wilho’s brother Kauko also served in the war.
John Tousignant (1924-2004)
376 Winthrop St, Ishpeming
Sailor and Insurance Salesman
John Tousignant went by Jack. He attended Ishpeming High School. He was employed by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (CNW). Tousignant joined the Navy in March 1943. He attended Signal Diesel Naval Training School at the University of Illinois Urbana. After the war, he sold insurance in Salt Lake City, UT.
Rudolph Tupala (1917-1982)
317 S Lake St, Ishpeming
Master Sergeant in North Africa and Italy
Rudolph Tupala attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the James Flaa Insurance Agency. Tupala joined the Army in January 1942. He served in North Africa and Italy. Tupala earned a Bronze Star and reached the rank of master sergeant. He returned to working for the James Flaa Insurance Agency after the war.
Adolph Turcotte (1911-1980)
221 Seymour Ave, Marquette
Combat Engineer and Iron Miner
Adolph Turcotte worked for Piqua Munising Wood Products. He joined the Army in June 1943. Turcotte served in the headquarters of a combat engineer battalion that operated in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. He worked in the Mather B Mine after the war.
Ellen Esther Tuuri (1920-2015)
247 Fisher St, Marquette
Army Nurse in the Philippines
Ellen Tuuri went by Esther. She served in the Army Nurse Corps in the Philippines. In a letter published in the Mining Journal on June 23, 1945, she described conditions at her field hospital, consisting of a series of tents, including how muddy it got when it rained and how hot it got when it didn’t. Tuuri treated wounded GIs, many recently freed prisoners of war.
Albert William Tyrrell (1920-2005)
540 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate
Albert Tyrrell went by William and Ty. He served in the Coast Guard. Tyrrell was a boatswain’s mate. After the war, he was a foreman at the Lake Shore Engineering Company.
Caesar Urbanski (1913-1986)
547 W Bluff St, Marquette
Marine Corps Sergeant and Prison Guard
Caesar Urbanski worked at the Marquette Branch Prison. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1941. Urbanski served in the Philippines, Guam, and China. He reached the rank of sergeant. He returned to working as a guard at the Marquette Branch Prison after the war.
John Urbiha (1914-1949)
144 W Bluff St, Marquette
Radar Technician
John Urbiha was a machinist with the Piqua Munising Wood Products Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in November 1942. Urbiha served with the 559th Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion. This unit provided radar support for planes operating in China, Burma, and India. Urbiha was admitted to an Army hospital with a non-combat bullet wound in October 1944. He was eventually released to duty. Urbiha held the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5).
William Uren (1919-1997)
209 E Clark St, Negaunee
Soldier and Insurance Salesman
William Uren worked at the Hanson Store on Tobin St in Negaunee. He served in the Army. After the war, Uren lived in Iron River and worked as an insurance salesman. William’s stepsister, Doreen Bailey, also served in World War II.
Lawrence Vadnais (1911-1947)
2313 Fitch Ave, Marquette
Purple Heart Invading Sicily
Lawrence Vadnais worked for the Champion Gravel Company. He joined the Army in February 1941. Vadnais served in the infantry. He fought in North Africa and was among the first soldiers to enter Sicily. Vadnais was hit in the right leg below the knee with bomb shrapnel. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Bruno Valela (1926-1992)
325 Carp St, Ishpeming
Coast Guard in the Philippines
Bruno Valela went by Bernie. He attended Ishpeming High School. Valela served in the Coast Guard. He was stationed in the Philippines. Valela sold life insurance after the war.
Dominic Valella (1921-1986)
211 S Main St, Ishpeming
Navy Tail Gunner
Dominic Valella, who went by Mickey, attended Ishpeming High School. He served in the Navy as an aviation machinist’s mate. He was a tail gunner on a bomber with Fleet Air Wing Four. Valella participated in nine battles in the Pacific. He helped bomb the Japanese base at Rabaul and was cited for his bravery during combat in the Aleutian Islands.
Anthony Valenti (1920-2001)
320 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Supply Sergeant in India
Anthony Valenti went by Tony. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Valenti joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He served with a supply company in India. Valenti reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a wholesale bread salesman in Lumberton, NC. Anthony’s brothers Columbus, Frank, Nicholas, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Columbus Valenti (1923-2009)
320 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Photo and Map Unit in New Guinea
Columbus Valenti attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in March 1943. Valenti served in a photography and mapping squadron in New Guinea. After the war, he worked as an assembler at a heating equipment factory in Skokie, IL. His brothers Anthony, Frank, Nicholas, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Frank Valenti (1914-1989)
320 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Aviation Mechanic in India
Frank Valenti attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Valenti joined the Army Air Corps in June 1941. He was a ground crew mechanic in India. Valenti reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked for the water department in Dallas, TX. Frank’s brothers Anthony, Columbus, Nicholas, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Nicholas Valenti (1926-2004)
320 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Army Field Artillery and Air Force
Nicholas Valenti attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cohodas produce company. Valenti served with an army field artillery unit. He was stationed at Fort Sill near Lawton, OK. Valenti returned to the military in October 1959, serving in the Air Force until June 1965. His brothers Anthony, Frank, Columbus, and Salvatore also served in World War II.
Salvatore Valenti (1921-1991)
320 W Johnson St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Mailman
Salvatore Valenti attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Valenti joined the Army in November 1942. Later in life, he was a postal worker in Glencoe, IL. Salvatore’s brothers Anthony, Columbus, Frank, and Nicholas also served in the war.
John Van Brocklin (1921-1993)
1312 Second St, Marquette
Soldier and Truck Driver
John Van Brocklin went by Jack. He worked for the Raish Sawmill. He joined the Army in June 1944. Van Brocklin served in Germany. After the war he worked as a truck driver in Gladstone. His brother-in-law, Richard Haslitt, also served in the war and they met up in Frankfort, Germany.
Harold Van Cleve (1919-1945)
145 W Arch St, Marquette
Shot Down Over Tokyo
Harold Van Cleve worked for the Interlake Steamship Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1941. Van Cleve was a flight engineer. He held the rank of staff sergeant. Van Cleve served aboard B-29 Superfortress #42-24828 nicknamed “Lil Spook” with the 484th Bomb Squadron, 505th Bomb Group. His plane was shot down over Tokyo on May 26, 1945. Harold’s brother William also served in World War II.
William Van Cleve (1917-2008)
145 W Arch St, Marquette
Army Medical Unit and Factory Supervisor
William Van Cleve taught in the public school system in Bates Township. He joined the Army in October 1940, Van Cleve served with a medical unit. After the war, he worked as a supervisor in a plastic manufacturing factory in Algonquin, IL. William’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Anthony Van Linden (1915-1988)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Watchmaker
Anthony Van Linden went by Tony. He joined the Army in December 1942. Van Linden was stationed at Fort Bliss near El Paso, TX. After the war, he lived in Pontiac, MI. Van Linden worked as a watchmaker. His brother Bernard also served in the war.
Bernard Van Linden (1920-1983)
420 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier in North Africa
Bernard Van Linden went by the nickname Bun. He was a laborer for the Work Progress Administration (WPA). Bernard joined the Army in March 1942. He served in North Africa. After the war, he worked in a plastics factory in Muskegon, MI. Bernard’s brother Anthony also served in World War II.
Melvin Varney (1910-1970)
340 E Michigan St, Marquette
Infantry Captain and Mailman
Melvin Varney joined the Army in August 1940. He trained at Fort Benning near Cusseta, GA. Varney was stationed at Camp Butner near Stem, NC. He reached the rank of captain. Varney worked as a mailman after the war.
Dana Vane Varvil (1915-2007)
1310 High St, Marquette
Anti-Aircraft Unit to B-24 Pilot
Dana Varvil sometimes went by his middle name, Vane. He attended Kingsford High School. Varvil joined the Army in 1941. He first served in a field artillery unit but then transferred to the Air Corps. He went through flight training in Santa Ana, CA. He earned his golden pilot’s wings and commission as second lieutenant in June 1943. He learned to fly B-24 Liberator bombers at David Monthan Air Base in Tucson, AZ. He then joined the 450th Bomb Group in Alamogordo, NM.
POW in Romania
Varvil deployed to Manduria, Italy. He flew missions over Italy, Germany, Austria, and Romania. On April 24, 1944, Varvil’s B-24, Destiny Deb, was hit by flak over Ploesti, Romania. He gave the order to the crew to bail out and crash-landed the damaged plane. He was captured by farmers with pitchforks. Varvil was a prisoner of war until Romania surrendered to the Allies on August 23, 1944. Varvil reached the rank of first lieutenant and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, he sold surplus gliders made in Iron Mountain for use in camps around Marquette. He then operated the Varvil Lumber Company. Later, Varvil developed and in Chocolay Township, naming several streets, including Dana Ln and Candee Ln. Varvil is featured on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Francis Vasseau (1918-1983)
411 Norwood St, Marquette
Infantry Sergeant and Gas Station Owner
Frances Vasseau went by Fran. He worked for Raish’s Sawmill. He joined the Army in April 1944. Vasseau served in an infantry unit in France and Germany. He reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, Vasseau owned a gas station. His brother John also served in World War II.
John Vasseau (1926-2015)
411 Norwood St, Marquette
Sailor in the Philippines and Okinawa
John Vasseau attended John D. Pierce High School. He dropped out and joined the Navy at the age of seventeen. Vasseau served in the Philippines and Okinawa. He was aboard USS Ely (PCE-880), a patrol craft escort. He was also aboard LST-872, a landing ship. When he came home, Vasseau worked with his brother at Deep Rock Gas Station and later at the Firestone store. He also worked as a salesman for TV6. In his retirement, he was a mailman in Big Bay. John’s brother Francis also served in the war.
John Veiht (1921-2016)
122 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Army Pilot in India, Burma, and China
John Veiht, who went by Jack, graduated from Bishop Baraga High School. He then attended Michigan College of Mines and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU), for two years before joining the Army Air Forces in 1942. Jack flew in the India, Burma, and China region of the Pacific War. Flying over the Himalayan Mountains was considered a particularly dangerous assignment.
Automobile Dealer and Lifelong Aviator
After the war, Jack Veiht opened a flying school at Marquette County Airport. He joined his father in running Public Service Garage in Marquette and became the company’s president. Jack and his father also shared a love of flying and together owned five different planes through the years.
John Velin (1921-1983)
902 N Main St, Ishpeming
Heavy Bomber Navigator
John Velin, who went by Jack, graduated from Ishpeming High School. He Joined the Army Air Forces in early 1942. After training in Bakersfield, CA and Phoenix, AZ, he received his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant in Miami, FL. He was a navigator with the 98th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force.
POW in Germany
Jack Velin’s B-17 was hit by flack while flying over Wiener Neustadt, Austria on May 24, 1944. Velin was among the lucky members of the crew able to parachute to safety. He was captured and became a prisoner of war in Germany. Velin was held at Stalag Luft 3, near Sagan, Germany, which is now Zagan, Poland. This prison was run by the German Luftwaffe and prisoners were Allied air officers. He was then transferred to Nurnberg, Germany. He wrote letters to his family back home, but few got through. Jack Velin was liberated in May 1945 and returned home to the United States. John’s brother Robert also served in the Army Air Forces during the war and saw heavy combat.
Robert Velin (1924-2008)
902 N Main St, Ishpeming
B-17 Radio Operator and Gunner
Robert Velin, usually called Bob, graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1941. He joined the Army on March 19, 1943. Velin went through basic training at Fort Sheridan, IL and Atlantic City, NJ. He received specialized radio instruction in Omaha, NE, and Fresno, CA. He then went to Las Vegas, NV, for aerial gunnery training. In early 1944, he went to McDill Field in Tampa, FL, as a radio operator and gunner aboard B-17 bombers. The crew went to Savanna, GA, in June 1944 to report to the 463 Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force.
B-17 Crashed in Black Sea
Velin’s crew went to Foggia, Italy on July 2, 1944. They flew missions in Europe, Africa, and India. On July 28, 1944, they flew a mission to hit an oil refinery at Ploesti, Romania. Velin’s B-17’s engines took damage from anti-aircraft fire, and they crash landed in the Black Sea, off the coast of Turkey. Bob was wounded but managed to get to an emergency raft before the plane sank. The crew was rescued by Turkish fishermen. They were first interred at a fishing village and were then taken to Ankara. The Turkish government had broken off relations with Germany, so they crew was turned over to the American consulate. They made it back to Foggia, Italy via Cairo, Egypt.
Saved the Plane
After making it back to Foggia, the crew flew fifteen further missions. One took them back over the Ploesti Oil Works. Another mission involved quickly landing on a field in France at night and rescuing another crew taken in by the French resistance. They hit targets in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hungary, and Yugoslavia. On one mission, Velin repaired wiring in the tail of the plane damaged by anti-aircraft fire, allowing them to return to base. His crewmate nominated him for the Distinguished Flying Cross for this action.
Air Transport Command
Velin was sent to Air Transport Command (ATC) in May 1945 and flew in Egypt, India, Iran, and Morocco. Velin was awarded the Air Medal with two Silver Oak Leaf clusters and the Purple Heart. He is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor. After the war, he worked as an aeronautical engineer. Robert’s brother John also served in the Army Air Forces and became a POW in Germany.
Stanley Vial (1916-1992)
641 E Empire St, Ishpeming
Soldier in England and Iron Miner
Stanley Vial attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for a coal company. Vial joined the Army in March 1942. He was stationed in England. He was employed by the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company when he came home, working in the Mather A Mine.
Melvin Viant (1918-2003)
115 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Mining Engineer
Melvin Viant attended Ishpeming High school where he played football. He went on to attend Northern State Teacher’s College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Viant joined the Army in September 1942. He worked as a mining engineer after the war.
Peter Rocco Vicario (1923-1944)
512 N Pine St, Ishpeming
Marine Sergeant Killed Invading Saipan
Peter Vicario sometimes went by Rocco. He attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1941. Vicario was in Company M, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. He reached the rank of sergeant. Vicario was killed on June 15, 1945, in the invasion of Saipan, soon after the amphibious landing.
Edward Vickstrom (1920-2014)
112 W Ridge St, Marquette
Army Combat Engineer
Edward Vickstrom, who went by Eddie, graduated from Kingsford High School. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Watersmeet and Bruce Crossing. Vickstrom joined the Michigan National Guard in July 1940, serving with Company D of the 107th Engineer Regiment. When the United States entered World War II, this became part of the regular Army. Vickstrom then served with the 254th Engineering Battalion. His unit saw action in France, the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. He was awarded the bronze star and a Presidential Unit Citation. When he came home, he worked in the mining industry for the Inland Steel Company.
Vincent Villa (1922-2012)
108 W Main St, Negaunee
Army Air Forces Sergeant and High School Teacher
Vincent Villa went by the nickname Pancho. He graduated from Gwinn High School. He worked for W.J. Thompson Painting & Decorating. Villa joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He served in New Guinea and the Philippines. Villa reached the rank of sergeant. When he came home, he earned a degree from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan (U-M). Villa taught industrial arts at Ishpeming High School.
Paul Alderic Villenueve (1920-1987)
556 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Seabee and Iron Miner
Paul Villenueve sometimes went by Alderic. He attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in February 1943. Villenueve was a Seabee, part of the Navy’s construction forces. After the war, he worked as an iron miner.
Bruno Vilona (1921-2002)
166 W Superior St, Ishpeming
Staff Sergeant and Restaurant Proprietor
Bruno Vilona attended St. John’s Catholic School. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), planting trees at Camp Pore in Mass City. He later worked for the Inland Steel Company in the Greenwood Mine. Vilona joined the Army in April 1942. He first served as communications chief for HQ Company, 136th Infantry Regiment in the Pacific. He transferred to the 3177th Signal Battalion on special assignment. Vilona reached the rank of staff sergeant. When he came home, he operated the 20th Century Restaurant in Ishpeming and the Tourist Club in Three Lakes.
Clarence Vinge (1915-1999)
773 Wabash St, Ishpeming
Geographer
Clarence Vinge graduated from Ishpeming High School. He was on the debate team. Vinge graduated from Northern Michigan College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He earned a master’s degree in geography from the University of Wisconsin (UW). He worked as a geographer for the War Production Board in Washington, D.C.
Bomber Copilot in Europe
Vinge served in the Army Air Forces. He was a copilot on a B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber with the 34th Bomb Group in Europe. Vinge was awarded the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and a Purple Heart for wounds received on a bombing raid on a Nazi airfield in France. When he came home, he earned his PhD in geography from UW Madison. He was a professor of geography at Michigan State University (MSU). Vinge is memorialized on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Sec Violetta (1906-1997)
542 Iron St, Negaunee
Soldier and Bowling Coach
Sec Violetta graduated from Western State Teacher’s College, now Western Michigan University (WMU), with a degree in physical education. He played baseball and football in college and was a talented bowler. He worked for the Michigan State Employment Office in Ironwood. Violetta joined the Army in September 1943. He served in New Guinea. He resumed work for the Michigan State Employment office after the war. He then coached junior and senior high school students in bowling in Ironwood.
Robert Voelker (1916-1994)
505 Prince St, Negaunee
Staff Sergeant and High School Teacher
Robert Voelker graduated from Stephenson High School. He then attended Northern Michigan Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Voelker joined the Army in August 1942. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he taught high school in Stephenson.
Edward Wainio (1911-1978)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Base Unit Radio Mechanic
Edward Wainio worked for Burns & Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1944. Wainio served with the 1402nd Army Air Force Base unit in Europe. He was a radio mechanic. Wainio worked as a roofer after the war. Edward’s brothers Einar and John also served in World War II.
Einar Wainio (1915-1981)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Army Mechanic in Egypt
Einar Wainio was a roofer. He joined the Army in May 1942. Wainio served with the 2753rd Engineering Utility Company. He was a mechanic in Egypt. He was a stock clerk for Gilley’s Gift Shoppe after the war. Einar’s brothers Edward and John also served in World War II.
John Wainio (1909-1968)
149 Rock St, Marquette
Service Command Unit in Egypt
John Wainio worked for H.H. Pellow, a roofing company. He joined the Army in May 1942. Wainio served with the 1611th Service Command Unit in Egypt. He worked in the mining industry after the war. John’s brothers Edward and Einar also served in World War II.
Walfred Waisanen (1919-1975)
200 Jackson St, Marquette
Armored Infantry in Austria
Walfred Waisanen graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked as a miner. Waisanen joined the Army in June 1944. Waisanen served in Company C, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, Third Army. He operated in Europe and was stationed in Austria. He worked in the lumber industry when he came home.
John Walsh (1921-1981)
419 College Ave, Marquette
Paratrooper and Division Newspaper Reporter
John Walsh studied at the University of Notre Dame. He served in the Army. Walsh was a paratrooper with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He fought in the Ardennes, the Rhine, and Germany. He was wounded in combat and received a Purple Heart. Walsh was a reporter for his regimental newspaper, Boots and Wings, published in Germany. After the war, he was the city attorney.
Edward Walters (1922-1945)
507 Bluff St, Negaunee
Combat Engineer
Edward Walters joined the Army in February of 1943. A Mining Journal article on January 15, 1944, states he was in Company A of the 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion. Another source says he was in Company C of the 179th Engineer Combat Battalion. He may have been in both units. Service records for engineers are notoriously hard to find, perhaps because they were often attached to different combat units. Combat engineers in the European theater primarily built bridges, destroyed enemy bridges, and neutralized the threat of mines.
Our River Crossing
After beating the German counteroffensive at Ardennes in what has come to be known as the Battle of the Bulge that began in December of 1944, Allied forces pushed east into Germany itself. Rivers were major obstacles to the forward momentum of the armor-heavy Allied invasion.
On February 5-8, 1945, the 6th Armored Division conducted an operation to cross the Our River from Belgium into Germany. This river crossing has come to be studied by military scientists as a classic example of an opposed river crossing. Edward Walters was killed in action February 7, 1945. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice in this important battle. His brother Thomas also served in the war.
Thomas Walters (1914-1988)
507 Bluff St, Negaunee
Soldier in Hawaii and Electrician
Thomas Walters attended Negaunee High School. He worked for a lumber and coal company. Walters joined the Army in May 1941. He served in Hawaii. After the war, he worked as an electrician. His brother Edward also served in World War II.
Charles Wanberg (1908-1983)
342 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Ordnance Company
Charles Wanberg worked as a machinist for the Lake Shore Engineering Company. He joined the Army in May 1942. Wanberg served in the Pacific with the Ordnance Company of the 31st Division. He helped to build the Mountain View Chapel in Malaybalay, Philippines. He worked as a machinist when he came home.
John Wanberg (1920-2008)
1702 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Army Signal Corps
John Wanberg worked as a machinist for Lake Shore Engineering. He joined the Army in May 1943. He trained at Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. Wanberg served in the signal corps. After the war, he went back to work as a machinist at Lake Shore Engineering. John’s brothers Robert and William also served in the war.
Robert Wanberg (1923-2000)
1702 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Marine in the Pacific
Robert Wanberg joined the Marine Corps in December 1942. He trained in San Diego, CA. Wanberg operated in the Pacific. Wanberg fought with the 1st Marine Division and participated in three assault landings. He was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart. When he came home, he worked as a machinist. Robert’s brothers John and William also served in World War II.
William Wanberg (1925-2012)
1702 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
Navy Armed Guard
William Wanberg trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. He then received specialized armed guard training in Gulfport, MS. Wanberg served in the Pacific. He was aboard several ships, including USS Paul Shoup, USS Monterey, and USS Tranquility. After the war, he worked as a metal fabricator. William’s brothers John and Robert also served in the war.
Richard Ward (1914-2008)
327 Pine St, Marquette
Pacific Cargo Ship Gunners Mate
Richard Ward went by Dick. He joined the Navy in April 1943. He was a gunner’s mate on USS Phobos, a Crater-class cargo ship that delivered troops and equipment in the Pacific. After the war, he owned and operated the Ward beverage Company.
Robert Ward (1924-1999)
650 Fisher St, Marquette
Sailor Safe in NYC
Robert Ward graduated from Graveraet High School in June 1942. He joined the Navy in March 1943. Ward served in the Atlantic. His parents received notice from the Navy that he was missing in action. The following day they were informed that there had been a mistake, and Ward was safe in New York City.
Harris Warner (1921-1989)
855 W Bluff St, Marquette
B-17 Navigator
Harris Warner worked in the timber industry. He joined the Army National Guard in October 1940. Warner served with the Army Air Forces as a B-17 Flying Fortress navigator. He operated with the 15th Air Force, active in North Africa and Italy. Warner remained in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. He reached the rank of major. He later worked for the Transworld Insurance Company.
Thelma Warner (1910-1995)
316 Vine St, Ishpeming
Army Nurse in France
Thelma Warner graduated from Ishpeming High School. She studied nursing at St. Lukes Hospital and the Herman Kiefer Hospital in Detroit, MI. She worked at Ishpeming Hospital. Warner served as an Army nurse. She was stationed in France.
Ralph Warnstrom (1920-2007)
941 Baldwin Ave, Negaunee
Submariner and State Police Officer
Ralph Warnstrom worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Navy in March 1942. Warnstrom trained at Naval Station Great Lakes. He was a motor machinist’s mate. Warnstrom served aboard USS Blackfish. This Gato-class submarine operated in North Africa and then the Pacific. He was an officer with the Michigan State Police after the war, stationed in St. Ignace.
Arthur Warren (1917-2004)
406 Bluff St, Negaunee
Medical Unit and Butcher
Arthur Warren graduated from Negaunee High School. He played in the school and city band. Warren worked as a butcher for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) store in Hancock. He joined the Army in January 1942. He served in a medical unit. He went back to working as a butcher in Hancock after the war. Arthur’s brother Clifford also served in World War II.
Clifford Warren (1912-1968)
406 Bluff St, Negaunee
Soldier and Meat Department Manager
Clifford Warren attended Negaunee High School. He worked as a meat cutter in Hancock. He joined the Army in September 1943. After the war, he managed a meat department at a store in Hancock. Clifford’s brother Arthur also served in World War II.
John Wasmuth (1926-2016)
205 E Prospect St, Marquette
B-29 Gunner and Fire Inspector
John Wasmuth attended Graveraet High School. He was a repairman. Wasmuth joined the Army Air Forces in June 1944. He trained at Shepard Field near Wichita Falls, TX. He trained as a B-29 gunner in Fort Meyers, FL. Wasmuth operated out of a base on Tinian that launched attacks on Japan. After the war, he worked as a fire insurance inspector. John’s brother Rodney also served in World War II.
Rodney Wasmuth (1923-1999)
205 E Prospect St, Marquette
Army Sergeant in Europe and Japan
Rodney Wasmuth attended Graveraet High School and Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He joined the Army in April 1943. He served in Europe and occupied Japan. Wasmuth reached the rank of sergeant. After the war, he was an insurance inspector in Dearborn, MI. Rodney’s brother John also served in World War II.
Charles Watson (1915-1942)
1024 N Front St, Marquette
Radio Repair and Flight Training
Charles Watson graduated from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He operated a radio repair business at 510 N Third St in Marquette, eventually selling it to B&C Radio Service. Watson learned to fly from Rolf Olson at the Marquette County Airport in 1939 and 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps in February 1941 and was commissioned as a lieutenant at Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX on September 2, 1941.
B-17 Shot Down Near Buna
On September 12, 1942, Charles Watson was co-pilot aboard B-17E-41-2663, one of seven Flying Fortress bombers sent to hit the Japanese airfield at Buna, on New Guinea. New Guinea was a strategically important as a launching point for a potential Japanese attack against Australia. Watson’s B-17 took direct anti-aircraft fire and burst into flames. Three crewmen bailed out, while five including Watson went down with the plane in the sea. The plane then exploded. Two crew members managed to escape the blast, but Watson was not among the survivors. Watson was awarded the Air Medal and is interred at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. His heroism is recognized at the Sawyer Airport’s Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor.
Bradley Webb (1910-1991)
400 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
MP and Postal Worker
Bradley Webb worked for the U.S. Maritime Service. He served in the Army. Webb was provost marshal with the military police (MP) unit at Fort Sheridan near Highland Park, IL. He held the rank of sergeant. After the war, he worked as a mailman in Washington, D.C. Bradley’s brother Thomas also served in World War II.
Thomas Webb (1921-1989)
400 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Air Forces Supply Sergeant
Thomas Webb was known as Tommy. He worked as a railroad brakeman. Webb joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. He worked in a supply unit. Webb reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was a car salesman in Milwaukee, WI. His brother Bradley also served in World War II.
Robert Wehmanen (1916-2009)
214 N Third St, Marquette
Air Transport Command Sergeant
Robert Wehmanen went by Bob. He worked at his family’s business, Wehmanen Tailor Shop. He attended Graveraet High School and Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Wehmanen joined the Army Air Forces in October 1944. He served with an air transport command unit. Wehmanen reached the rank of sergeant. He went back to work at the family tailor shop when he came home. Wehmanen later worked as a teacher in L’Anse, Sawyer Air Force Base, and Gwinn.
Charles Weiland (1924-1973)
813 Lee St, Marquette
Army Combat Engineer
Charles Weiland was a gas station attendant. He joined the Army in March 1943. He was in Company C, 237th Engineer Battalion, which supported the American invasion of Europe. When he came home, Weiland worked at the Lake Shore Engineering foundry.
Warner Weiland (1924-1993)
227 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Aircraft Carrier Sailor and Policeman
Warner Weiland joined the Navy in January 1942. He was a motor machinist’s mate aboard USS Long Island, an escort carrier that operated in the South Pacific. Marine Corp planes from Long Island played an important role in the Guadalcanal campaign. Weiland worked as a police officer when he came home.
James Welch (1918-1986)
327 Spruce St, Marquette
Violinist and Airplane Crewman in Europe
James Welch was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). He joined the Army Air Forces in January 1942. Welch was stationed in Albuquerque, NM. He played violin in the Army band and with the Albuquerque Civic Symphony. Welch served as a crewman on a plane in Europe. He was later the branch manager of a credit corporation in Wausau, WI.
Donald Welsh (1918-1974)
116 Excelsior St, Ishpeming
Ordnance Company Staff Sergeant and Bus Driver
Donald Welsh attended Ishpeming High School. He drove a truck for Hewett Grocery. Welsh joined the Army in April 1941. He served with the 21st Ordnance Company (Medium Maintenance). He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he was a bus driver.
Melvin Wentela (1919-1997)
123 W Ridge St, Marquette
Soldier in the Philippines
Melvin Wentela joined the Army in July 1943. He served in the Philippines. After the war, Wentela worked for Finance System in Milwaukee, WI.
Edward Wernholm (1914-1994)
516 Iron St, Negaunee
Army Engineer
Edward Wernholm, known by the nickname Tux, attended Negaunee High School. He worked as a miner for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company and for Magnetto Sales Service, based in Kilgore, TX. Wernholm joined the Army in October 1940. He was initially in Company D, 107th Engineering Regiment but then served in Company A of the 114th Engineering Regiment.
Silver Star in New Guinea
Wernholm deployed to Australia. He participated in the Battle of Buna-Gona in late 1942, a hard-fought, rain-sodden campaign conducted by American and Australian troops against the Japanese in New Guinea. Wernholm earned the Silver Star for meritorious actions on December 6, 1942. He was later hospitalized for malaria and abscesses, common health problems among military personnel serving in New Guinea. Wernholm reached the rank of sergeant.
Patrolman in Negaunee
After the war, Wernholm worked as a police officer in Negaunee. He later worked for the city’s water department.
Leonard West (1917-2002)
315 E Crescent St, Marquette
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Leonard West was a projectionist for the Delft Theater. He joined the Army Air Forces in July 1941. West remained in the Air Force until 1963, also serving in the Korean War. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Lee Westberg (1924-2003)
228 Blemhuber Ave, Marquette
Navy Pilot in Atlantic
Lee Westberg attended Graveraet High School and had a newspaper route. He joined the Navy in December 1942. Westberg received his golden pilot’s wings and commission as ensign after training at Pensacola, FL. He deployed to Europe. Westberg reached the rank of lieutenant junior grade. After the war, he was the fleet manager for the baby food giant Gerber Products Company in Fremont, MI.
William Weston (1926-1997)
501 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and Social Worker
William Weston joined the Navy in June 1944. He was an aviation ordnanceman. After the war, Weston was a case worker for the State Bureau of Social Aid.
Clarence White (1919-2019)
609 Vine St, Negaunee
Armored Unit and Iron Mine
Clarence White went by the nickname Cubby. He worked as a gas station attendant. White trained with an armored unit at Fort Knox near Louisville, KY. He worked as a pumpman at the Maas Mine after the war. Clarence’s brothers Paul and Walter also served in World War II.
Frank White (1921-2007)
1820 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Army Engineer in New Guinea
Frank White worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He joined the Army and served with an engineering unit in New Guinea. Frank’s brothers Roland and William also served in the war.
Paul White (1923-1986)
609 Vine St, Negaunee
Army and Mining Industry
Paul White worked at the Maas Mine. He joined the Army in March 1943. White returned to work with the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company after the war. Paul’s brothers Clarence and Walter also served in World War II.
Roland White (1910-2007)
1820 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Armored Unit in Europe
Roland White went by the nickname Jolly. He worked as a carpenter. White joined the Army in March 1942. He trained at Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh, IN. White served with an armored unit that operated in France and Germany. Roland’s brothers Frank and William also served in the war.
Walter White (1917-1991)
609 Vine St, Negaunee
Mining Truck Driver and Soldier
Walter White worked as a truck driver for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He joined the Army in June 1941. White trained at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, NC. He went back to work for Cleveland-Cliffs when he came home. Walter’s brothers Clarence and Paul also served in the war.
William John White (1908-1977)
1820 Wilkinson Ave, Marquette
Bomber Squadron in England
William White went by Jack. He worked for White Auto Wrecking. White joined the Army Air Forces. He trained in Los Angeles, CA. White served with a bombing squadron based in England. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. William’s brothers Frank and Roland also served in World War II.
George Wilder (1912-1998)
197 Champion St, Marquette
Army Field Artillery in Europe
George Wilder worked at the Cashway Super Market. He joined the Army in April 1944. He trained at Fort Sill near Elgin, OK. Wilder served with Battery B, 662nd Field Artillery Battalion. He fought in Rhineland and Central Europe. Wilder drove a truck after the war.
Eero Wiitala (1915-2002)
112 E Fair Ave, Marquette
Teacher and Army Air Corps Officer
Eero Wiitala graduated from Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). He taught in Rapid River for three years. Wiitala joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. He took his eligibility exam at the Chicago School of Aeronautics and trained at Parks Air College in St. Louis, MO, went to Randolph Field near San Antonio, TX, where he practiced night flying, then Brooks Field in San Antonio. Wiitala flew a medium bomber in a reconnaissance squadron along the Pacific Coast.
Lost En Route to India and Service in North Africa
Wiitala was pilot of a medium bomber, B-25C, #41-12513. Intending to fly to Karachi, India from Belem, Brazil, the navigator got lost and the plane ran low on fuel. It was badly damaged in a forced landing with no casualties just short of Roberts Field, Liberia. Wiitala served for eight months in North Africa.
Training Officer
After spending time in Starke General Hospital in Charlotte, SC, recovering from malaria, he went for special instruction in Fort Worth, TX. Wiitala became a trainer for B-24 Liberator and B-26 Marauder bombers. Wiitala flew over Marquette on June 29, 1943, in a B-24 Liberator, while instructing a crew of recruits flying from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. Eero managed to tell his parents of the trip, and they watched him fly overhead in the bomber. Eero Wiitala retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is featured on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor for his service during World War II.
Albert Williams (1924-2000)
1008 N Front St, Marquette
B-17 Gunner in Europe and Pipe Fitter
Albert Williams attended Graveraet High School. He worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Williams was a gunner aboard a B-17. His unit was first based in North Africa and bombed targets in Europe. It then struck targets in France and the Ploiesti oil fields in Romania. Williams reached the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he worked as a pipe fitter in Big Rapids, MI.
Ernest Williams (1925-2009)
223 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette
LCT Sailor in the Pacific
Ernest Williams attended Graveraet High School. He worked with his father at the E&J Williams store at 246 W Hewitt Ave, Marquette. Williams joined the Navy in March 1944. He served aboard a landing craft, tank (LCT) in the Pacific. He returned to working as a meatcutter at the E&J Williams store after the war.
Gordon Williams (1923-2002)
206 North St, Ishpeming
Soldier and TV Repairman
Gordon Williams went by Brick. He attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Army in May 1943. After the war, he owned Gordy’s TV Repair Shop. Gordon’s brother Robert also served in World War II.
John Williams (1915-2005)
762 Champion St, Marquette
Chief Commissary Steward and Grocer
John Williams went by Jack. He graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for his father in the grocery business. Williams joined the Navy in September 1943. He was aboard the USS Blessman, a Buckley-class destroyer that protected convoys in the Atlantic and participated in the invasion of Normandy. He reached the rank of chief commissary steward. He returned to the family business, Williams Hillside Market, when he came home. Williams later worked for the State of Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, MI.
Kenneth Williams (1922-2014)
655 Park St, Ishpeming
TEC 5 and Metal Fabricator
Kenneth Williams graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked as a shipping clerk. Williams joined the Army in February 1943. He operated in Germany. Williams reached the rank of technician fifth grade (TEC 5). After the war, he was a metal fabricator for Lake Shore Inc.
Paul Williams (1922-2013)
503 N Fifth St, Ishpeming
LSD Motor Machinist’s Mate in Japan
Paul Williams worked for Cliffs Power and Light. He joined the Navy in 1942. Williams was a motor machinist’s mate. He served aboard a landing ship, dock (LSD) in the Pacific. Williams operated in Japan. He was a diamond drill operator after the war.
Robert Williams (1919-1999)
206 North St, Ishpeming
Soldier and Cement Finisher
Robert Williams attended Ishpeming High School. He was employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Williams joined the Army in June 1942. After the war, he was a cement finisher for Pajula & Maki Contractors. Robert’s brother Gordon also served in World War II.
Clyde Wills (1922-2018)
215 Merry St, Negaunee
Army Truck Driver, World Traveler
Clyde Wills worked for James Pickands & Company in Negaunee. He joined the Army in February 1943. He was stationed at Camp Cooke in Santa Barbara, CA. Wills drove a 6×6 truck in France. After the war, he worked for the Jewel Tea Company throughout the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin. Wills and his wife also traveled extensively, visiting England, Finland, France, Mexico, New Zealand, and Russia. Clyde’s brother Richard also served in World War II.
Richard Wills (1920-2021)
215 Merry St, Negaunee
Army National Guard Engineer, Oldest Mayor in America
Richard Wills joined the Army National Guard Corps of Engineers in October 1940. He served with the 107th Engineers, reorganized as the 254th Engineers. He operated in Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and in the Rhineland. When he came home, he was a repairman for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. Richard Wills served as Negaunee’s mayor at the age of 93, making him the oldest serving mayor in the United States at the time. Richard’s brother Clyde also served in the Army in the war.
Albert Wilmers (1924-2000)
206 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Marine Corps and Detroit Police Department
Albert Wilmers attended St Norbert College. He joined the Marine Corps in March 1943. He served with a signal battalion in San Diego, CA. He served with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in the Palau Islands. Wilmers was listed as sick or injured in September 1944, the month of the infamous Peleliu invasion. After the war, he worked as a police officer in Detroit, MI. His brother Robert also served in World War II.
Robert Wilmers (1918-1977)
206 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Navy Storekeeper
Robert Wilmers worked at the A&P grocery store. Wilmers joined the Navy in November 1942. He worked as a storekeeper. He was based in Norfolk, VA. After the war, he was a clothing store salesman in Lapeer, MI. Robert’s brother Albert also served in World War II.
Paul Frederick Arthur Wilson (1918-1997)
108 E Peck St, Negaunee
Flying Fortress Navigator in the Pacific
Paul Wilson went by Fred. He graduated from Negaunee High School. He attended Northern College of Education, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Wilson joined the Army Air Forces in October 1941. He was a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber in the Pacific. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Roger Wilson (1920-1957)
306 Sixth St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Base Unit Technical Sergeant
Roger Wilson worked as a stock clerk. He joined the Army Air Corps in October 1940. Wilson served with the 3508th Base Unit, stationed at Truax Field in Madison, WI. He reached the rank of technical sergeant.
Raymond Windsand (1919-2016)
1200 N Second St, Ishpeming
B-24 Gunner
Raymond Windsand went by the nickname Ace. He attended Ishpeming High School. Windsand joined the Army Air Forces in March 1942. He went through gunnery training at McCarren Field in Las Vegas, NV. Windsand was B-24 Liberator gunner with the 15th Air Force based in Cerignola, Italy.
Nearly Killed in Action
Windsand flew fifty bombing missions in Europe. He was nearly killed on April 2, 1944, when anti-aircraft fire hit his plane over Steyr, Austria. He was hit by flak in the leg and his oxygen hose came loose, freezing his facemask to his face and his gloves to his hands. Medics narrowly managed to save his life. Windsand recovered and resumed flying. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. After the war, he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. He was later a janitor in the Ishpeming school system. He remained an avid aviator. Windsand is remembered on the Marquette County Aviation Wall of Honor at Sawyer Airport.
Eino Wirta (1923-2006)
109 Hampton St, Marquette
Soldier in the Pacific and Carpenter in Alaska
Eino Wirta worked in a steel plant in Chicago, IL. He joined the Army in June 1943. Wirta served in the Pacific. After the war, he worked as a carpenter in Petersburg, AK. His brothers-in-law, Daniel and William Sievers, also served in World War II.
Jon Wiseman (1921-2008)
140 W Prospect St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and IBM
Jon Wiseman graduated from Graveraet High School. He worked for the E.J. Longyear Company. Wiseman joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained at Big Spring, TX. When he came back from the war, he studied at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). He worked for IBM in Wisconsin, New York, and California. Jon’s brothers Paul and Thomas also served in World War II.
Paul Wiseman (1923-2021)
140 W Prospect St, Marquette
Airplane Mechanic in Pacific
Paul Wiseman went by the nickname Wug. He graduated from Graveraet High School where he played football. He worked for Schneider’s Mill. Wiseman joined the Army Air Forces. He trained in Amarillo, TX and worked as an airplane mechanic in the Pacific. Wiseman earned a Bronze Star for helping to liberate the Philippines. After the war, he attended the Ferris Institute, now Ferris State University (FSU). He played football in college. Wiseman worked as a landman, facilitating oil and natural gas production throughout Michigan. His brothers Jon and Thomas also served in the military in World War II.
Thomas Wiseman (1925-1979)
140 W Prospect St, Marquette
Army Signal Corps
Thomas Wiseman, known as Tom, graduated from Graveraet High School. He started his collegiate studies at Michigan College of Mining and Technology, now Michigan Technological University (MTU). Wiseman joined the Army in March 1943. Wiseman trained with the 803rd Signal Training Regiment at Fort Monmouth, near Long Branch, NJ. After the war, he finished his degree at MTU. He was an engineer with the Michigan Department of Transportation. His brothers Jon and Paul also served in World War II.
Abe Wolfe (1913-1989)
115 Rock St, Marquette
Infantryman Wounded Twice in Europe
Abe Wolfe joined the Army in September 1943. Wolfe was in the 83rd Infantry Division and fought in France and Germany. He was wounded twice and was hospitalized in England and the United States. Wolfe worked as a car salesman when he came home. Abe’s brother Garie also served in the war.
Garie Wolfe (1908-1994)
115 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier and Drug Store Manager
Garie Wolfe sold Metropolitan Life Insurance in Detroit, MI. He joined the Army in February 1944. After the war, he managed a drug store in Detroit, MI. Garie’s brother Abe also served in World War II.
Burton Wommer (1921-2010)
207 Stone St, Ishpeming
Guarded Nazi Prisoners
Burton Wommer went by Burt. He graduated from Ishpeming High School. He worked in a garage. Wommer joined the Army in January 1943. He deployed to Europe. Wommer reached the rank of technician, fifth grade (TEC 5). He guarded Nazi prisoners awaiting trial at Nuremburg. After the war, he worked for Narotzky Motors. He also worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Empire Mine. Burton’s brother Marvin also served in World War II.
Marvin Wommer (1920-1988)
207 Stone St, Ishpeming
Sailor in the Philippines and Maintenance Man
Marvin Wommer attended Ishpeming High School. He worked for his father’s trucking business. Wommer joined the Navy in September 1944. He served in the Philippines. When he came home, he was a maintenance man for Lake Shore Inc. Marvin’s brother Burton also served in World War II.
George Wood (1915-2003)
135 Rock St, Marquette
Liberator Ball Turret Gunner
George Wood worked for Blackstone Taxi. He joined the Army Air Forces in April 1943. Wood trained in aerial gunnery at Tucson, AZ. He was a ball turret gunner on B-24 Liberator UPL 6415, operating in Europe with the 466th Bomb Group, 785th Bomb Squadron. He continued driving a taxi after the war. His brother Robert also served in the war.
Robert Wood (1921-1996)
135 Rock St, Marquette
Soldier and Auto Mechanic
Robert Wood joined the Army in April 1942. He operated Wood’s Garage after the war. Robert’s brother George also served in World War II.
George Harold Woodbridge (1917-1977)
414 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Engineer and Auto Plant Foreman
George Woodbridge went by Harold. He worked for Soo Marquette Hardware. Woodbridge joined the Army in March 1942. He was in Company D, 32nd Engineers Training Battalion. After the war, he worked as a foreman at GMC in Saginaw, MI. George’s brother Howard also served in World War II.
Howard Woodbridge (1919-1988)
414 W Crescent St, Marquette
Army Engineer and Construction Worker
Howard Woodbridge worked for Soo Marquette Hardware. He joined the Army in March 1942. Woodbridge was in Company D, 32nd Engineers Training Battalion. He worked as a construction worker after the war. Howard’s brother George also served in World War II.
James Woodbridge (1919-1944)
897 Lee St, Marquette
Soldier Killed on Leyte
James Woodbridge worked for Jones and Frei Chevrolet at 112 E Spring St, Marquette. Woodbridge joined the Army in November 1941. He served with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. His unit trained in Australia and fought in New Guinea and the Philippines. Woodbridge was killed in action in Leyte on November 30, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart. His brother William also served in the war.
William Woodbridge (1912-1998)
897 Lee St, Marquette
Soldier and Tire Manufacturer
William Woodbridge worked as a butcher. He joined the Army in August 1942. After the war, he worked for the tire manufacturer Uniroyal in South bend, IN. William’s brother James also served in World War II.
Owen Woodward (1925-1977)
115 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Navy Fireman
Owen Woodward graduated from Negaunee High School. He joined the Navy in 1943. He served as a fireman, a position that mainly involved cleaning and maintaining mechanical equipment. Owen’s sister Phyllis served as a WAVE during the war.
Phyllis Woodward (1922-1952)
115 E Lincoln St, Negaunee
Cleveland WAVE
Phyllis Woodward served in the WAVES from early 1943 until 1946. The Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) was a reserve unit of the Navy in World War II that took over administrative and support roles, freeing up male personnel for combat duties. Woodward was stationed at Cleveland, OH. Her brother Owen also served in the war.
Allen Wright (1918-1989)
339 E Ridge St, Marquette
Army Captain and Car Insurance Salesman
Allen Wright worked for the Gamble store in Wausau, WI. He joined the Army in July 1941. Wright reached the rank of captain. After the war, he sold automobile insurance in Indianapolis, IN. Allen’s brothers John and William also served in World War II.
John Wright (1911-unknown)
339 E Ridge St, Marquette
Medical Corps Soldier
John Wright went by Jack. He worked for the health department in Detroit, MI. Wright joined the Army in early 1942. Wright served in the medical corps at Camp Grant in Rockford, IL. John’s brothers Allen and William also served in the war.
William Wright (1913-2013)
339 E Ridge St, Marquette
Air Forces and Insurance Salesman
William Wright worked for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, D.C. He served in the Army Air Forces. Wright was stationed at Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, TN. He was an insurance salesman after the war. William’s brothers Allen and John also served in World War II.
Paul Wuorenmaa (1924-2016)
326 Jasper St, Ishpeming
Army Air Forces Refueling Specialist in India
Paul Wuorenmaa served with the Army Air Forces. He was stationed in India. Wuorenmaa was a gasoline refueling operator with the 34th Combat Mapping Squadron. Afte the war, he worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company in the Cliff Shaft Mine, Republic Mine, and Brownstone Mine.
Edlund Wuorie (1916-2004)
318 S Fourth St, Ishpeming
Navy Pier Radio Technician
Edlund Wuorie attended Ishpeming High School. He joined the Navy in April 1945. Wuorie was stationed at the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. He was a radio technician. After the war, he was a representative for Union Oil in Los Angeles, CA.
Gordon Yates (1911-1999)
324 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Aviation Machinist’s Mate and Gas Station Manager
Gordon Yates managed his family’s business, Yates Gas Station. He joined the Navy in December 1943. He trained at the Air Gunnery School in Jacksonville, FL Yates was an aviation machinist’s mate. When he came home, he continued to manage Yates Gas Station.
George Yoren (1920-2001)
110 Cherry St, Negaunee
Army Engineer in Northern Ireland
George Yoren was a maintenance man. He joined a National Guard engineering unit in October 1940. This unit was incorporated into the regular Army during the war. Yoren deployed to Northern Ireland. He wrote home saying the Irish treated Americans well and asking for more candy and cigarettes. Yoren was head of operations for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company after the war.
Robert York (1920-1987)
526 E Prospect St, Marquette
Navy Gunner’s Mate
Robert York worked for the Inland Steel company. He joined the Navy in September 1942. York was a gunner’s mate. He served in Alaska, the North Atlantic, Italy, and the Pacific. For part of his Naval career, he was aboard the USS Prairie, a Dixie-class destroyer tender. This ship cruised between the Panama Canal and Newfoundland, then operated in the Marshall Islands. Its role was to keep destroyers fit to fight.
James Youn (1921-2006)
1011 Pine St, Marquette
B-29 Base Cook
James Youn was a farm hand. He joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942. Youn was a cook at a B-29 Superfortress base in the Mariana Islands. He held the rank of technical sergeant.
Paul Julius Young (1919-1985)
1221 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier and Telegraph Operator
Paul Young went by Julius. He worked for Western Union. Young joined the Army in January 1941. He worked as a telegraph operator when he came home. Paul’s brother Robert also served in the war.
Robert Young (1921-1994)
1221 N Front St, Marquette
Soldier in Australia and Coal Passer
Robert Young was a telegraph messenger. He joined the Army in April 1941. Young was stationed in Australia and wrote home describing how much he enjoyed being there. He then operated throughout the Pacific. He worked as a coal passer on Great Lakes freight ships after the war. Robert’s brother Paul also served in World War II.
Sylvester Young (1921-2007)
1026 N Front St, Marquette
Staff Sergeant and Prison Guard
Sylvester Young was known as Sully. He worked at the Dwyer Trombley Hardware Store. Young joined the Army in April 1942. He was stationed at Camp Hulen near Palacios, TX. Young reached the rank of staff sergeant. He operated S.E. Young Excavating after the war, helping to develop the Varvil subdivision in Harvey. He then worked at the Marquette Branch Prison.
Orrin Youngquist (1918-2001)
101 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Navy Scientist
Orrin Youngquist graduated from Graveraet High School in 1936 and was valedictorian of his class. After working for a year at the Cliffs Dow plant, he attended the University of Michigan and studied chemical engineering. Youngquist attended Naval officer training in New York, earning him a commission as ensign. While in the Navy, he studied diesel engineering at Cornell University. He then served as a diesel engineer aboard USS YAG-21, based in Miami, FL. He earned a master’s degree from the Naval Academy in aerology, the study of the atmosphere. He worked as an aerologist at the Naval Air Station at Quonset Point, RH. He later served aboard the USS Champlain. Youngquist retired from the Navy in 1946 at the rank of lieutenant. He worked for DuPont after the war. Orrin’s brother Richard served in the Navy as a pilot.
Richard Youngquist (1921-2012)
101 E Hewitt Ave, Marquette
Navy Pilot Hunting Submarines
Richard Youngquist graduated from Graveraet High School. He then attended the University of Michigan. Richard Youngquist completed United States Naval Reserve training and was commissioned as an ensign. He received aviation training at Dallas and Corpus Christi, TX. Richard Youngquist became a naval aviator hunting submarines along the Atlantic coasts of North and South America. He worked for the electronics company RCA after the war. Richard’s brother Orrin also served in the Navy.
Bernard Yshinski (1909-1985)
423 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier and American Legion Bartender
Bernard Yshinski worked as a stock clerk. He joined the Army in October 1942. After the war, he was a bartender at the American Legion. Bernard’s brothers David and Leo also served in World War II.
David Yshinski (1900-1976)
423 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Soldier and Wholesale Foods Salesman
David Yshinski worked for the wholesale foods company Simons Bros. He joined the Army in September 1942. When he came home, he went back to work as a salesman for Simons Bros. David’s brothers Bernard and Leo also served in the war.
Leo Yshinski (1906-1984)
423 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Army Corporal and Truck Driver
Leo Yshinski was a truck driver for the Railway Express Company. He joined the Army in September 1942. Yshinski reached the rank of corporal. He went back to work as a driver for Railway Express when he came home. Leo’s brothers Bernard and David also served in the war.
Peter Zenti (1922-2007)
416 Maitland St, Negaunee
10th Mountain Division Infantryman and Teacher
Peter Zenti studied at Gwinn High School then graduated from Negaunee High School because his family moved. He was a gifted athlete. He worked as a miner after graduation, then began his studies at Michigan State College, now Michigan State University (MSU). He entered the Army in 1943. Zenti served with the 10th Mountain Division, a light infantry unit specializing in mountain warfare. Zenti fought in the Apennine Mountains in Italy. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After the war, he returned to Michigan State College, earning degrees in education. He worked in Gwinn public schools as athletic director and physical education teacher. Zenti established Gwinn High School’s golf and ski teams. Peter’s brother Rico also served in World War II.
Rico Zenti (1910-1987)
416 Maitland St, Negaunee
Navy Lieutenant Commander of Fitness and Rehabilitation
Rico Zenti graduated from Gwinn High School. He then attended Northern State Teachers College, now Northern Michigan University (NMU). Zenti taught school in Negaunee. He joined the Navy in March 1942. After receiving instruction in Norfolk, VA, he served on the physical fitness staff at the officer training school at Hollywood, FL. Zenti became the lieutenant commander of fitness and rehabilitation for the Navy. After the war, he served as the athletic director and then the head of the physical education department at NMU. Rico’s brother Peter also served in World War II.
Clyde Zerbel (1926-2020)
110 E Arch St, Marquette
Army Air Forces Captain and Railroad Employee
Clyde Zerbel attended Graveraet High School. He worked on a farm. Zerbel served in the Army Air Forces. He reached the rank of captain. When he came home, he worked as a dock agent and paymaster for the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad (LS&I). He was a lifelong aviation enthusiast, flying private planes after the war.
William Zerbel (1904-1988)
122 W Magnetic St, Marquette
Army Air Forces and Machinist
William Zerbel worked at Lake Shore Engineering Company before the war. He joined the Army and trained as an Air Forces pilot at Kelly Field in San Antonio, TX. Zerbel is listed on Sawyer Airport’s Marquette Aviation County Wall of Honor for his service in World War II. Zerbel worked as a machinist when he returned to civilian life.
George Zinski (1922-1999)
938 S Lake St, Marquette
Army Corporal and Railroad Welder
George Zinski joined the Army in February 1943. He reached the rank of corporal. After the war, he worked as a welder for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A). George’s sister Louise and brothers Jack and James also served in World War II.
Jack Zinski (1927-2005)
938 S Lake St, Marquette
Pacific Destroyer Escort
Jack Zinski joined the Navy in May 1942. He trained at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL. Zinski served aboard USS Willis, an Edsall-class destroyer escort that operated in the Pacific. He worked for the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad (DSS&A) when he came home. Jack’s brothers George and John and sister Louise also served in the war.
James Zinski (1920-2006)
938 S Lake St, Marquette
Machinist’s Mate and Railroad Worker
James Zinski worked for the Cliffs Dow Chemical Company. He joined the Navy in May 1942. Zinski was a machinist’s mate. He worked in the railroad industry after the war. His brothers George and Jack and his sister Louise also served in World War II.
Louise Zinski (1924-2008)
938 S Lake St, Marquette
WAVE Telegraph Operator
Louise Zinski served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the Navy’s women’s reserve. She was a telegraph operator. Louise’s brothers Jack, James, and George also served in the war.
Harold Zorza (1924-2004)
310 Sixth St, Marquette
Sailor and Bakery Owner
Harold Zorza attended Graveraet High School. He worked at Merchants Wholesale Bakery. Zorza served in the Navy. After the war, he owned a bakery in Milwaukee, WI. He later owned a bakery in Presque Isle, WI. Harold’s brother Kenneth also served in World War II.
Kenneth Zorza (1926-2000)
310 Sixth St, Marquette
Pacific Destroyer Sailor and Bakery Worker
Kenneth Zorza joined the Navy in December 1943. He served aboard USS Meade, a Benson-class destroyer that operated in the Pacific. After the war, he was a wrapper at Merchants Wholesale Bakery. Kenneth’s brother Harold also served in World War II.
Address Index
Marquette
Adams St
214 George Rublein
502 Charles Cowling
506 Alan and Glenn Tappenden
Albert St
309 Joseph Drobney
413 Edward Burch
Alger St
330 Edward Beaudry
333 Henry Peterson
340 Byron Healy
349 Norman Rose
363 Donald Archambeau
369 Everett and Wilbert Peterson
372 Arthur Patrick
E Arch St
110 Clyde Zerbel
213 Robert Krieg; John Rublein
317 John and Oakes Cleary
321 Howard Ellis
340 Robert and William Fountain
344 George Apostle; Martin Flanigan
406 Wilmer Schweinsburg
407 Victor Holliday
419 Mabel Tibbitts
424 Lincoln Frazier
425 Arthur, Matthew, and George Bennett
430 Neil Swinton
477 Grant Maynard; Alfred Niemi
501 Earl, Ira, and John Griffin
558 Charles Koch
573 Don Liberty
690 George Salminen
W Arch St
124 Allan Marks
128 Leslie June and Clyde Marcotte
130 Sheldon Emor Nord
139 Eric, John, and Vernon Mohrman
145 Harold and William Van Cleve
220 George Hawke
224 Robert Koepp
248 Alton and Glen Carter
W Baraga Ave
101 Henry Bertagnoli
134 Joseph and William Graham; Frank and Vernon LaBelle
139 Daniel, Mark, and Therese Trotochaud
157 Byron and Harold Quinnell
201 Arvid and Raymond Naslund
209 Albert and Clarence Thibodeau
217 John Matte
323 Einar, John, and Raymond Eastley; Edward LaMere
401 Miles Betts
420 Lester Gould; Robert, Victor, and Wallace Larson; Anthony and Bernard Van Linden
423 Bernard, David, and Leo Yshinski
434 John Musolf
441 Leo Deschaine
442 Kenneth Summersett
506 Edward Trombley
508 James McNerney; Carl and Elwood Norr
520 Albert Savola
540 Francis Fregeole; Albert Tyrrell
600 Edward Musolf
617 John Kotel
620 Howard Schmeltzer
Blemhuber Ave
200 Louis and Raphael LeClaire
205 William Skytta
212 Donald, Ernest, and Francis Dupras
221 Norman and Orin Bell
228 Douglas and Lowell LaMora; Lee Westberg
231 Leonard and Louis Blondeau
232 Clifford Clement
234 Harold Bordeau
238 John Carlson
245 Paul Pelissier
252 Lloyd Helt
256 Donald Messier
321 John and Joseph Stuer
342 Clarence, Howard, John, and William Dupras
346 Joseph Finck
402 Aloysius and George Kamecki
W Bluff St
131 Roy Lawrence
144 John Urbiha
145 Darryl and Francis Bebo
208 Frank McKeown
217 Walter Peters
217 ½ Roland Gawn
232 Ralph Carlton
233 Martin Mildon
239 William Lawrence
248 Albert Dugas; Robert Manning
249 Frank Horsey; Keith and Lowell Koepp
268 Lawrence Goyan
308 Eugene LaVigne
334 Earl Ball; Charles and James Lantto
343 Clarence, Lawrence, and Paul Remillard
346 Arthur, Elmer, Ernest, Herbert, Otto, Russell, and Warren Hultgren
347 Thomas Glass
350 William Hart
413 Robert Gravelle; Louis Alden Moran
418 John Holmgren
419 Walfred Helberg
427 James Rice
446 Harry Remortel
528 James, Robert, and William Berry; Homer Trepanier
545 William Holm
547 Caesar Urbanski
709 Clarence Johnson
742 Adlord and Alfred Clement
815 James and Joseph Borro
817 Arnold, Bernard, and John Duquette
830 Robert Trottier
834 Calvin, David, and Ira Libby
843 Leroy, Robert, and William Hockin
855 Mary O’Neil; Harris Warner
861 Orval Cherrette
902 John Christian, John Peter, Peter Cornelius, and Robert Hamel
906 Howard Berryman
Cedar St
320 Daniel Hornbogen; Howard, John, and Ralph Roberts
741 Emil Munter
Center St
309 Arthur, Emil, Paul, and William Koski
316 Donald Larsen
323 Allan Olson
327 Robert Malette
404 Toivo Kyto
426 Jacob and Mattheau Nevala
526 Donald Lawry
527 Kaarlo and Victor Aalto
531 Paul Gwinn
534 George Lindholm
544 Leo Rytkonen
620 Edward Morrison
Chamberlain St
302 Albert and Willard Beauchamp
Champion St
119 Mitchell Morris
136 Warner Marier
197 George Wilder
619 John Inch
729 Elizabeth and Robert McQuade
752 Alfred, Aurele, and Paul Derocher
756 Earl, Ralph, and Stanley Dupras
762 John Williams
E College Ave
127 Waino Akkala
W College Ave
110 Roy Swanson
201 Lowell Kenneth Johnson
307 Bruce Campbell
310 Roy Eckstrom
323 Mervin Baldrica; Donald, Harold, and Roy Smith
325 Robert Bean
401 Marigene DesJardins
419 John Walsh
425 Walter Berge; Ralph Ellis; Frank Hartman; Charles Trebilcock
500 Sydney Green
600 James Kanney
636 John Power
639 George Richard Keskey
Craig St
218 Donald L’Huillier
220 Peter Ellis
225 James Parsons
228 Frederick Johansen
229 Louis Piasecki
232 Francis Clayton L’Huillier
235 Alphonse, Frank, John, and Peter Blemberg
414 Francis, Louis, and Samuel Longtine
415 John Hulett
422 Arden, Lee, and Richard Contois
443 James and William Havican
E Crescent St
127 Hans and Paul Christensen
315 Bernadette DuCharme; Leonard West
317 William Graham
336 Charles Hatch
337 Barbara Mudge
352 John DeVoe
400 Franklin Smith
414 George and Howard Woodbridge
419 George, Herbert, and Ralph Nyquist
W Crescent St
121 Charles Francisco
124 James Thornton
135 Harris and William Gordon Miller
208 Joseph Granville Lampman
229 Ralph Erickson
312 Edgar, Lawrence, and Wilfred Sommers
323 Arthur Lemieux
328 Ralph Larson
342 Charles Wanberg
345 Morgan Quinn
356 Harold Anderson
377 Edward King
383 Florine Budford Erickson
388 Edward and Otis Malmgren
389 Margaret Thompson
393 Joseph Nolan
415 James Clulo
417 James Olmsted
Division St
155 Byron and Raymond Berglund
304 William Coppens
613 Leonard and Peter Holm
619 Archibald Parker
624 Dorothy Briggs
E Fair Ave
112 Eero Wiitala
120 Clyde Bucklin
N Fifth St
110 Eino Jaakola
116 Edward Boyle
125 Edward Stolpe
209 Taisto and William Filppula
214 William Jackson
218 Eino and Martin Kiva
705 Gerald McIntyre
S Fifth St
509 Arthur Neault
621 Robert Croisetiere
Fisher St
140 William Meyers
142 Harold Crawford
206 Andrew and Donald Riopelle
224 Arch Emerson Fleury
235 Gerald Bengry
243 Charles, Helen, and John Downs
247 Ellen Esther Tuuri
317 Jack McCracken; Leslie Pope
327 Melvin Joslin
351 Theodore Hawkins
416 Archibald, Arthur, Henry, and Leo Mercure
422 Claire Easley
438 Alfred and Clifford Mercure
442 Arthur Anderson; Anthony Miluches
518 Elizabeth Anderson
626 Herman Robare
650 Robert Ward
806 Arthur and Philip Sciotto
925 Arthur, Lillian, and Martha Maki
Fitch Ave
1525 Doris and Martin Niemi
1530 Philip Lillie
1607 Waino Toija
1616 Russel Tripp
1623 Elmer Hollinshead
1716 Arnold and Patrick Ellsworth
1723 Victor Johnson
1733 John and Thomas Enwright
1822 Earl, Edward, Francis, Herbert, and John Coughlin; Joseph Racine
1829 Lloyd Martin
2217 Donald Giroux
2307 Clarence and Leonard Bourdage
2313 Lawrence Vadnais
2319 Dudley and Raymond Paquette
N Fourth St
120 Bernadette and Eugene Reider
209 Harry Heimonen
415 Samuel Herbert Beaudoin
419 Edward Soderberg
425 Donald Quayle
513 Charles Reichel
520 Lowell Price
529 Robert Peterson
604 Ralph Sweeney
622 Edward, Einard, and Elsie Strand
822 Ida Kunde
903 Russell LaLonde
915 Robert Reilly
923 Walter and Wayne Cook
1020 Leroy Christian
1103 Carl and John Hokanson
S Fourth St
210 Alden Clark
N Front St
322 Robert and William Johnson
410 James Oliver
414 Robert Nelson
423 Edward Lark; John Myers
427 John and William McDonald
534 Edward Nowak
711 Arch Eldredge
805 Arthur Kitzman
900 Robert Brown
925 William Thomas
926 William Miller
1008 Albert Williams
1013 Thomas Jernstad
1023 David and Walter McClintock
1024 Charles Watson
1025 Richard Kelly
1026 Sylvester Young
1028 Norman McLean
1107 George and Howard Hansen
1129 George Beaudry
1201 Sterling and William LaFond
1206 Leslie Haapa
1219 John Hubbard
1221 Paul and Robert Young
1222 Robert Tonn
1301 Luella Joyce Lawrence
S Front St
312 Michael Bouth
315 Lloyd Miller
417 Robert and William Fleury
518 John and Lotta Osterberg
522 Leonard Bussiere
W Furnace St
112 Peter Savinski
Genesee St
111 William Clarence Havican
118 Alfred and Raymond Barshaw; Kenneth and William Miller
122 Anthony and Lawrence Spagnolo
213 Adrian, George, and Louis LaChapelle
215 Albert and Robert Fletcher
219 Clarence Provost
227 Robert Beaudry
230 Emery Dorrow
231 Harold Herlich
333 Raphael Racine
351 Helen Roberts
427 Francis, Howard, Robert, Ronald, and William Dollar
Hampton St
109 Daniel and William Sievers; Eino Wirta
115 Catherine, Jack, Raymond, Robert, and William O’Neil
122 David Montagna
197 Henry Shorkey
428 Donald Knudsen
Harrison St
316 Helen Kubond
320 Clifford and Maxwell Swanson
328 Harry, John, and Maxwell Thompson
334 Harold and Robert Anderson
349 Arne, Carl, and David Johnson
360 Elmer Anderson
530 John Goodney
E Hewitt Ave
101 Orrin and Richard Youngquist
206 Albert and Robert Wilmers
305 William Jones
307 Theodore Johnston
313 Douglas Syverson
322 Charles Frederick Rydholm
349 William Hawkins
355 Keith Butler
400 Bradley and Thomas Webb
414 Alfred Drury
424 Donald Kirkendall
526 James Miller
527 Melvin Campbell
601 LeRoy Micin
W Hewitt Ave
102 John Guelff
122 John Veiht
139 William Patenaude
146 Carl, Frank, and Robert Tonella
148 Paul Kinville
160 John Labby
219 Joseph and Mary Longtine
223 Ernest Williams
227 Werner Weiland
232 Dorothie, Kenneth, and Marjorie Rydholm
246 Alphonse Jandron
High St
325 Paul Siegel
603 Clarence Freed
608 Edward Fassbender
612 Frank Donckers
800 John Boxer
812 Harold Raikko
828 Charles Carpenter
902 Robert Bishop
1016 Maurice Richards
1310 Dana Varvil
W Hogan Alley
210 Herbert and Ruben McEachern
Jackson St
200 Walfred Waisanen
221 Edmond, Edward, Francis, Wallace, and Wilfred Dorie
246 Albin Smith
319 Alvar and Archie Liimatainen
321 David, Magnus, and Robert Carlson; Edwin Johnson
326 Charles and Thomas Swenor
333 Alphonse, Donald, and Leonard Swenor
339 Edward, Elias, and Martin Aho
340 James Cline
349 Anthony, James, and Ruth Hogan
419 Earl Martin; Gerald Robinson
E Kaye Ave
119 Orvo Maki
W Kaye Ave
110 Clarence Swanson
221 Robert Alexander
316 Gordon Aho
N Lake St
213 Ralph Nadeau
420 Clifford Sundblad
603 Reino Laako
S Lake St
800 William Nelson
938 Donald Drake; George, Jack, James, and Louise Zinski
1024 Carl and Erick Peterson
1036 Tauno Hamalainen
1060 Albert, John, Julius, and Lawrence Christensen
1076 William Campeau
1078 Frank and James Black
Lakeshore Blvd
294 James Jannausch
300 Bernard and Byron Currie
604 Conrad Anderson
Lee St
812 Robert DesJardins
813 Charles Weiland
897 James and Wiliam Woodbridge
909 Bernard, Raymond, Robert, and William Reynolds
914 Elmer Bergh; Albert Nyquist
924 Creighton Hill
Lincoln Ave
112 Ray Gummerson
407 Harry Bourgeois
1105 Edward, James, Joseph, and Robert Green
Longyear Ave
1611 Sadie Pinola
1627 Edward Anderson
1724 Carl Martin
1742 Leo and Norman Koval
1800 John and William Fortin
2122 Richard Madosh
2206 John Dushane
2222 John and Steven Kurian
2227 Paul Svetch
2301 Lewellyn Rivord
2329 Harold Benson
E Magnetic St
104 Richard Kepler
128 Maurice Gilbert
200 Thomas McKie
415 Francis Belland
417 Albert and Arthur Brunelle
W Magnetic St
122 William Zerbel
201 Carl and John Tauch
216 John Hogan
324 Gordon Yates
325 Paul Tinetti
328 Byron Ebersole
409 Harold Shea
420 Kenneth Stanley
437 John Frisk
441 Paul Bovan
501 William Weston
531 Rudolph Heinle
729 Ivan, Louis, and Ulysses Raish
Maple St
211 Calvin and Charles Bleau
Mather St
225 Everett Pringle
239 John Hintsala
McMillan St
432 Robert Remington
436 Luther Hillier
Mesnard St
210 Robert Lemire
214 William Reynolds
313 Joseph and Lillian Berry
330 Albert, Ernest, Francis, and Walter Grimsby
E Michigan St
123 Walter Davis
215 Clifford Amundsen
224 Robert Rose
225 Stanley Susan
305 Leonard and Leonard Brumm
310 Robert Moore
311 Clyde and Gerald Cain
324 Paul Hannula
336 John Stoll
340 Melvin Varney
346 Otto Baulke
353 George Chambers
403 Robert Johnson
425 Philip Spear
540 Leonard Morrison
W Michigan St
117 Gerald O’Neill
120 Gerson and Robert Harris
124 Alton Johnson
128 John and Rosemary Leonard
143 Frederick Becks; Alfred, Alvin, Lawrence, Lloyd, and Philip Collins; Archie and Kathrine Finlan
222 Henry and William Sormunen
226 Eskil Froling; Ellsworth Shea
227 Nancy and Sigrid Abrahamson
229 William Langlois
241 James, Owen, and Patrick Bennett
246 John Gaboury
309 Norman, Robert, and Roger St. Onge
312 Richard and Wayne Page
322 Philip Bahrman
417 Milton Everson
Neidhart Ave
1825 Joseph Morgan
1831 Richard Haslitt
Norwood St
409 Oscar Hietikko
411 Francis and John Vasseau
413 Herman Pantalone
415 Julius DeFalico
503 Helen Inez Hill
508 Carl Pellinen
510 Eino Pelto
595 Joffre Lempinen
Oak St
409 Bernard and Wilbur Crowley
416 Richard Glanville
420 Lowell Lindquist
422 George and Jack Cardoni
428 August and George Battisfore
508 Clifford, Robert, Roy, and Stanley Long
517 Joseph and Louis Diedrich
518 Jack Nancarrow
521 Albert, Henry, John, Paul, and Robert Belmore
E Ohio St
119 William Beckman
124 Edward Tauch
335 Russell Nagle
410 Charles Begole
438 Frederick and James Charlton; Henry Chisholm
521 Henry Hoffenbecker
W Ohio St
113 George and Warren Moyle
117 Leonard Trepanier
122 Frank Frei
210 Leonard Johnson
212 Robert Levine
223 Donald and Robert Bureau
226 Cecil Brown; Alton Kircher
229 Kirk Mullaly
239 Willard Larson
235 Joseph Morrison
238 Joseph and Victor Markantony; Clarence Meyers
410 Ralph and Russell Bergstrom
E Park St
108 Clarence and Howard Magoon
114 Thomas Dean Tippett
120 Francis McGrath
122 Anne, George, and Paul Olivier
123 John Powers
316 Carl and James Anderson
W Park St
112 Robert Fassbender
120 Olin Krieg
127 James Luke
218 Richard, Roy, and Ruth Anderson
221 Blake Foard
317 Robert Ruecker
322 Ernest, James, and Robert Riopelle
325 William Bath
339 Timothy Foley
342 George, Howard, Lois, Myron, and Robert Schrandt
351 Gustave Albert Johnson
Pine St
327 Maxwell Chapman; Richard Ward
412 Harold and Jean Ferguson
424 James Trethewey
609 Kenneth Case
625 Richard McGinley
801 Melvin Berg
811 Harriet and Mary Patrick
816 Stephen Paull
907 Francis, Martin, and Thaddea Dunnebacke
912 Dorothy Keough
1009 George Kendricks
1010 William Beckerleg
1011 James Youn
1025 Allan Raymond Ahlsten
1036 Frank and George Sweder
1041 Edwin Hermanson; Robert Lindstrom
1114 Howard Bauman
1210 Harold and Eugene Beckman
1219 Earl and Robert Christian; William LaBonte
Presque Isle Ave
1216 Julius Herbert Peterson
1314 Richard Nordquist
1412 Margaret Mattson
1434 Olga Messenger
1504 Wilfred Murray
1525 Earl Gaball
1600 August Lake
1612 Matt Tervola
1623 Norman Gronlund
1702 John, Robert, and William Wanberg
1706 Francis and James Provost
1710 Gladys, Myrtle, and Robert Gelina
1725 John and Nels Hume
1743 Joseph Bubnich
1808 Gerald and Maurice Brady
1827 Thomas Richardson
1829 Francis, Joseph, Louis, and Samuel DePetro
2109 Ernest Perry
2110 Charles Shirtz
2128 Frederick Haley
2206 Bernard and Norbert Peano
2231 Donald Robare
2234 Georg and Werner John
2318 Edward Cote
E Prospect St
105 William Anderson
109 Harold Alholm
112 Arthur Beyers
118 Richard Nystrom
120 Myron Smith
201 William John Smail
205 John and Rodney Wasmuth
210 George and John Jorgensen
309 John Floyd Bowden
315 Robert Jones
316 Richard and Robert Dobson
322 Constantine Lempesis
526 Robert York
W Prospect St
134 Herbert Anderson
140 Jon, Paul, and Thomas Wiseman
152 Paul Smith
209 John Gleason
212 George Carlson
221 Charles Wesley Gustafson
229 Russell Swanson
E Ridge St
111 Joseph Paul
131 Robert Ickes
200 Henry and John Schneider
220 Frank Russell
226 Lenwood Paddock
230 George and George Spear
316 Otto Kaufman
329 Carl Lindbom; Virgil Tonagel
339 Richard Hammerschmidt; Allen, John, and William Wright
347 Warren Lambert
500 Maxwell Reynolds
505 Howard Paul
510 Betty Ann, Carl, Donald, and Roy Brigman
W Ridge St
112 Edward Vickstrom
123 Melvin Wentela
130 Albert, Bernard, Cecil, Harold, and William Bovan; William Martin
134 John Powers
208 Vance Kincaid
216 David, James, and Richard McCombie
218 Robert Fingel
223 Nicholas Arger
317 Gordon, Margaret, and Russell Erickson
324 Anthony Keith Mallgren
327 Francis, George, Kenneth, and Richard Bur
329 Paul Carter
411 Marvin Brewall
420 Edsel Snell
516 Albert LeMay
526 Frank Balmes; Gerald Brassard
530 Clarence Bourque
902 Edward, Frank, Laurence, and Walter Biegler; Charles and Ernest Ingison
Rock St
115 Abe and Garie Wolfe
131 Stanley Koenig
135 George and Robert Wood
140 Thomas McGann
141 John and Louis DeYonke; Ray Meyskens
149 Edward, Frederick, and William Cleary; Charles Rinke; Edward, Einar, and John Wainio
206 Melvin Sheldon
212 Marie Nault
213 Ernest Paquette
218 Stanley Bator
219 Robert Devine
230 Robert and William Menhennick
233 George Carlton
236 Margaret LaFave
245 Peter Malloy
328 Clement and Paul Bastien
407 Edward, Harry, and William Hampton
429 Benjamin Beauchaine; George Hokenson
430 Albert, Frederick, and Louis Salke
433 Francis and Mary Nadeau
443 Robert Penhale
466 Clark and Robert Leffler
500 Walter Toupin
502 John Lacosse
506 Oscar Gustafson
508 Kenneth Menard
509 George Samuelson
516 Conrad Murk
535 Donald, Lyle, and Robert Johnson
536 Dennis and Emmett Havican
550 John and Leo Schwemin
Sandstone Dr
307 Robert Serfas
Schaffer Ave
1707 Charles Rohl
1709 Alex, Vaino, and Walter Johnson; Alwin and Donald O’Neill
1711 Gordon Olson
1803 John Ocha
Second St
1027 Bobb and Raymond Beauchamp
1109 Robert Laurie
1302 Daniel Colasanti
1305 Earle Robinson
1312 John Van Brocklin
1314 Lauri Hillberg
1321 George Jepson
N Seventh St
116 James and Mary Ann McGee
212 Robert Lawrence; Earl and William Normand
712 Charles and James Swanson
722 Roy Paananen
S Seventh St
301 Harold Contois
310 Joseph Gingras
315 Andrew and John Haroski
316 Frank, John, and Ludvic Steinberger
420 Floyd Livermore
422 Harold, Robert, and Willard Koski
514 William Lacourse
Seymour Ave
221 Adolph Turcotte
Sixth St
116 Donald and Harry Constance
117 Arthur, Ernest, Clarence, and George Hill
214 James and Warren Kelley
216 John Connolly
223 Elmer Peterson
306 Roger Wilson
310 Harold and Kenneth Zorza
718 Joseph Gobert
W Spring St
155 Robert Gray
423 Wilfred Greenleaf
425 Clarence DesJardins
441 George Fassbender
509 Albert, Donald, and Walter Crothers
513 George, Leo, and Raymond Gingras
523 Bernard and Toivo Kaukola; Frank, Joseph, and Rudolph Prosen
535 George Chiconsky
539 George Shorkey
Spruce St
327 James Welch
411 Dorothy Freundlich
415 Edward and Norman Kukuk
426 John Hascall
615 David, Don, and Robert Pearce
Summit St
317 Earl and Joseph DeMarse
503 George Anderson
505 Alden Peterson
N Third St
121 Charles, Chester, and John Kuhn
214 Robert Wehmanen
219 Edward Fingel
401 Thomas Berube
419 George DesJardins
429 Leonard Perrin
528 Roy Thrall
601 Douglas and Wallace Alexander
628 Leonard and Vincent Bur; Joseph LaFond
711 Joseph LaVigne
723 Raymond Carso
727 Lewis Shutt
800 Leroy Klinger
824 Ellis and Willis Tipping
1014 Henry Lindeman; John and Robert Molby
1015 Warren Lutey
1031 Ardath Saam
1101 Richard Gearhart
1115 Hugo Pearson
1201 Robert Rustenhoven
1203 Paul Davis
1208 John Freitag
1303 Edmund Bernard
1314 William LaFortune
1318 Clemente Campana
1321 Garrett Sullivan
1325 Carl Bjornell
S Third St
311 Clarence and Marvin Harkinson
406 William Garrow
416 Patrick and William O’Donnell; Donald, Earl, and Robert Quinnell
417 Lowell LaBlue
425 Timothy Bolduc
524 Allan King
Tracy Ave
1837 Norbert Libby
Van Evera Ave
1842 Gerald and Louis Perusse
Waldo St
318 Warren and William Bessex; Frank and John Hill
320 Charles Couns; Perry Fezatt
406 Bertel Pearson
W Washington St
213 Robert Lynd
229 Orville Baker
300 Joseph Montcalm
313 Leon Rochon
317 Martin Roine
323 Leo Cote
331 Earl Dougherty
347 Albert and Arthur Durocher
350 James, Joseph, and Leo Driscoll; Grace and Stanley Thorne
402 Wallace Agnew; Thomas Lyons
420 Theodore Chapekes
423 Anthony Kownacki
432 Titus Coates; Glen Morgan; Dan Showan
433 Claude Fisk
446 Allan Bonamie
470 Theodore Thibodeau
503 Lawrence Messier
509 Marc Hebert
512 Edward and Russell Sebastian
528 Henry Contway
540 Andrew and Carlo Erickson
710 Philip Neault
719 Louis Bureau
Wilkinson Ave
1716 James, Richard, Robert, Stanley, and William Ogle
1725 Kauko and Wilho Tuominen
1728 Ernest Beck
1820 Frank, Roland, and William White
1825 Russell McCombie
2206 Donald Koepp
2209 Ellsworth and Frederick Smart
2318 Frederick Revord
Wilson St
120 John Donovan
912 John McCarthy
Negaunee
Ann St
17 Gilbert and Leonard Lukkonen
Baldwin Ave
713 John Eskola
731 Toivo Romo
757 Arne, Paul, and Veikko Kauppinen
941 Ralph Warnstrom
968 Bernhard Bertell
Bay De Noc St
414 Arthur Matthews
Bluff St
263 Alger and Wesley Jennings
406 Arthur and Clifford Warren
412 Francis Garceau
507 Edward and Thomas Walters
510 Frank Bessolo
536 George Juvani
641 Werner Aho
668 Dalton Kent
Brown Ave
307 Stephen Thomas
827 Painter Harris
854 Benjamin Pascoe
873 George and William Tamblyn
E Case St
109 William Finkbeiner
116 Joseph Henry Thomas
122 Robert Sandberg
215 Edward, Julius, and Lawrence Robertson
227 Bruce Nelson
300 Walter Brotherton
307 Fred Lequia
W Case St
109 Reuben Broden
111 Isaac Laaksonen
205 Dominic Roncoglione
312 Andrew Verle Johnson
Cherry St
110 George Yoren
310 Irja Kyttala; Helen Niemi
319 John Torreano
327 John Perala
339 Norman Roy
400 Arne Hill
418 Joseph Roberts
419 George Lofaro
435 John Rule
505 Eino Salmi
511 Leino, Reino, and Taito Pynnonen
513 Willis Hakkarinen
516 Leonard Price
524 Hugo Peterson
535 David Halt
E Clark St
109 Louis Miller
112 John Milroy
116 Bernard, Clement, Francis, Oliver, and Paul Dompierre
209 Doreen Bailey; William Uren
218 Theodore Smedman
225 Donald Krook
W Clark St
108 Bernard and Jerome Guibord
119 Constance and Philip Dally
221 Albert Rice
307 John Ronback Peltonen
Cleveland St
116 Thomas Beard
121 Francis Penberthy
403 Roy Chipman
404 Lloyd Delorenzi
County Rd
391 Dominic and John Chiri; Joseph Rappazini; Beatrice, Lowell, Orville, Robert, and Wentworth Smail; John and Martin Terzaghi
455 Bernard and Mervyn Stanaway
502 Albert, Gordon, Marvin, Melvin, and William Kevern
514 Lawrence, Raymond, and Stanley Frederickson
629 Donald and Robert Connors
634 Axel Sirtola
650 Donald Lanyon
708 Norvin Hampton
718 Wilfred Bond
809 Erwin Savala
Cyr St
204 Norman Stanaway
211 Robert and William Neault
308 Neil Heinonen
413 George and Margaret Prideaux
Elm St
510 Reino Koivula
521 John Benaglio
522 Gertrude and Otto Korhonen
558 Bernhardt, Eino, Lauri, Onni, and Reino Kangas; Russell Kanerva
Gold St
408 Raymond Pajula
413 Isaac Corrette
420 Robert Matthews
Healy Ave
208 John Krogdahl
212 Ward Cattron
Heath St
211 Ray Neely
Iron St
205 Edward Laiho
318 Gordon Growden
332 William McDonnell
434 Joseph Kratz; George, James, and Theodore Lafkas
510 Donald Nyman
516 Edward Wernholm
533 Robert Gorst
535 Albert Guizzetti
538 Aby Francisco
539 Thomas Simone
542 Sec Violetta
543 Alfred Johnson
546 Hershel, John, and Robert Nicholls
608 Robert LaMere
734 James Tonkin
761 Howard and John Phillips
Jackson St
216 Lawrence and Leroy Russell
605 Russell Jennings
Kanter St
306 William Ketola
309 Toivo Mallila
Lake St
506 Sheldon and Stuart Roberts
609 Martin Kangas
642 Louis Paris
654 Douglas and Percival Evans
658 Charles Hill
660 Cleo Claven
E Lincoln St
114 George Brown
115 Owen and Phyllis Woodward
117 Frederick LaCombe
312 Evald and Hilding Erickson
324 Roy Lee
Lombard St
321 Richard Liubakka
510 Viola Sayring
E Main St
128 Harry Beeby
133 Richard Bush
201 Margaret and Robert Theriault
208 William Tompkins
W Main St
108 Vincent Villa
Maitland St
412 Wiljo Sarkela
413 Carl and Gust Leaf
416 Peter and Rico Zenti
420 George Sivula
Maple St
923 Robert Holman
Merry St
204 Earl Langsford
205 Pryor Bennet
215 Clyde and Richard Wills
Michigan St
220 Harry, Pershing, and William Trembath
227 Russell Rogers
Mill St
251William Stark
419 Samuel Davey
Mitchell Ave
310 Dayton and Norman Kellan
651 Arthur, Robert, and William Maki
Oak St
921 Donald Lampi
934 Andrew and Wilho Saari
935 Allie, Lauri, and Reino Kantola
944 Royce Lodholz
E Peck St
103 Robert Nicholas
108 Paul Wilson
111 Robert DeGabriele
120 Hjalmer Korte
122 Arthur and Fred Lukkarinen
212 William Annelin; Albert, Charles, and Stanley Jokela
217 ½ William Byrns
316 John Seppanen
W Peck St
204 Harry King
210 George Malvasio
222 Alfred Denofre
306 Woodrow Reichel
Peninsula St
414 Alden and Walter Hyry
Pine St
909 Morton, Richard, and Robert Holman
956 Harold Menapace; John and William Rule
968 John McNabb
969 Robert and Sydney Northey
1004 William Lindstrom
1120 Howard Greene
N Pioneer Ave
111 Albert Olson
317 Donald Duquette
403 Leif Erickson
407 Tarmo and William Savolainen
S Pioneer Ave
209 John Honkavaara
Prince St
321 George, Lila, and Willard Jokinen
417 William Parkkonen
463 George Kannianen
505 Robert Voelker
509 Nicholas and Wilfred Lenten
609 Bernard and Frederick Rosten
Rock St
124 Reginald and Stanley Carlyon
Silver St
412 Angelo Meli
420 Clifford Matthews
Snow St
501 William Davey
503 Clyde Roberts
703 Ward Rutledge
Spruce St
612 Myron Johns
Teal Lake Ave
297 Warren Annear
314 William Mudge
Tobin St
104 Raymond Crowe
119 Clarence and Edwin Jouppi
217 William Karbum
221 Clyde, Lyle, Robert, and William Anderson
402 Harold LaForest
Victoria Ave
314 Albert, Emanuel, George, Lauretta, Margaret, and Michael Fosco
Vine St
609 Clarence, Paul, and Walter White
Ishpeming
Arch
112 Ray Frederickson
S Angeline
120 Paul Elgland
233 Donald Nankervis
Bancroft St
106 Leo Huttunen
Bank St
611 Leif Hoff
620 Lawrence Ryan
626 Creighton and Robert Ring
713 Ester and William Maki
Barn St
144 Charles Cleven
W Barnum St
321 Robert Peterson
326 Thomas Hughes
Battery St
313 Jack, Robert, and William Anderson
Bessemer St
128 Phyllis and William Tonkin
131 Ralph and William Huhtala
Bigelow St
208 Charles and William Markert
321 Robert Tall
Bluff St
268 Paul Perrault
Carp St
325 Bruno Valela
Cedar St
329 George, Leo, and Matt Ranta
Cleveland Ave
114 Robert Kutcher
204 Henry, Richard, and Wallace Skewis
415 Peter Frustaglio
527 Paul Denn
700 James Corcoran
713 Clifford Bengston
Cliff St
157 Everett and Gordon Matheson
Davis St
140 Phillip Pepin
152 Bernard, Mark, and Paul Charbonneau
Dawson St
152 Douglas, Marvin, and Matthew Dobson
E Division St
410 Ellsworth and Robert Schroderus
616 George and Russell Harris
639 Alvar Kurin
700 James Lawson
W Division St
108 Albert Mosca
118 Dominic, Joseph, and Salvatore Ombrello
119 Francisco and Peter Sarvello
121 Rocco Tasson
206 Dominic, Frank, and James Luca
208 August, Bruno, and Salvatore Barbiere
307 Peter Belpedio
312 Francis, Joseph, Louis, and Salvatore Andriacchi
318 John Armitage; Albert and Wilfred Carriere
333 Joseph Paull
334 Donald Beauchamp
375 William Gauthier
426 Guido Bonetti
428 Arthur and Peter Denofre
501 Matt Maki
612 Arnold Hintsala; Leonard and Theodore Olgren
Douglas St
219 Aristide Gallizioli
E St
424 Joseph, Leo, Paul, and Wilfred Coron; Arnold and Harold Kippola
E Ely St
417 Eldred Eckloff
E Empire St
400 Robert McGregor
611 Pauline Bargion
617 John and Richard Kirby
641 Stanley Vial
712 Jesse Fleck; Melvin Johnson
W Empire St
417 Clifford Ninnis
426 Robert Jacobson
446 Carl Gill
W Euclid St
210 Marvin Blight
419 Roy Stephens
Excelsior St
100 James and Ralph Cain
116 Donald Welsh
N Fifth St
217 Louis Cardew; Robert Fisher
503 Paul Williams
624 Earl and Leslie Lowenstein
628 Paul Ameen
635 James Johnson
820 Irving Nelson
N First St
508 Raymond Sundblad
705 Irving and Rudolph Palomaki
812 Austin Lindberg
819 Edward Holman
821 Sylvia Pasander
S First St
118 Ludwig Ewald Niemi
314 James and Michael Coluccio
323 Walter Bacon
324 Rudolph Pennala
340 Henry Isabelle
356 Salvatore Roti
N Fourth St
314 Gordon Farm
613 Robert Sawyer
621 Robert Erickson
628 Albert Longtine
635 George Thompson
639 John Avery Peterson
S Fourth St
316 William Pesola
318 John Kangas; Edlund Wuorie
Graham St
206 Lowell Tatrault
Greenwood St
146 Leonard Lampi
229 Norman and Richard Maki
407 Niilo and Waino Suomi
Hazel St
217 John Peterson
E High St
315 Robert Hart
319 Jay Moberg
508 Edwin Johnson
Hill St
247 Paul Savageau
Houghton St
240 Wilburt Thomas
Jasper St
259 Ralph, Roy, and Walter Bietila
307 Milton Collick; Fred Koski
326 Paul Wuorenmaa
403 Jonas Koskela
446 Clarence and Roy Johnson
454 Evelyn, Karlo, and Selma Juhola
461 Arnold, Gunnard, Leland, and Oliver Pelto
462 Onnie Oja
499 Eino Rukkila
528 Reino Pellonpaa
531 Earl LaFave
536 Hugo Saari
548 Edward Smukala
556 Waino and Walter Jarvis; Paul Villenueve
E Johnson St
101 Paul Hinsa
200 Raymond Heighes
212 Elizabeth, Kenneth, and Robert Anderson
227 Eino Luoma
W Johnson St
216 Robert and William Loewecke
320 Anthony, Colombus, Frank, Nicholas, and Salvatore Valenti
323 John Reynold Kulju
363 Earl and Gerald Ayotte
Junction St
402 Phillip and Phillip Ombrello
440 Roy LeBoeuf
N Lake St
408 Bernice and Ellsworth Robare
S Lake St
205 Salvatore Sarvello
317 Rudolph Tupala
325 Richard Lucas
N Main St
601 Arnold Cohodas
710 Roger Nelson
823 Jack Dixon
840 Leo Rickstad
902 John and Robert Velin
914 Gordon and Herbert Skoog
S Main St
101 Dale Larsen
211 Dominic Valella
345 Arnold Tahtinen
N Maple St
401 Anna Tislov
513 Willie Jarvinen
807 Lillian Charles
819 Edwin and Henry Peterson
Marquette St
203 Raymond Tuomela
323 Kenneth Oja
355 Carl and Matt Koski
422 Carl and Iner Swanson
Maurice St
634 James Sodergren
638 Alfred and Benjamin Nault
703 George Pearce
727 William Kipling
734 John Berry
814 Glen Asplund
823 Andrew, Eino, and Martin Lehtinen
Michigan St
761 Raymond Carlson
779 Lillian Scott
802 William Flaa
820 Arthur, Daniel, Edward, and Robert Seablom
821 William Garrett
827 Clyde and Glenn Pohlman
E New York St
427 Henry Poutanen
New York St
103 Douglas Quayle
113 Kenneth Exberg
117 Andrew, Charles, and John Dellangelo
139 Burton Forsberg
238 Gladys and Leonard Jackson
North St
206 Gordon and Robert Williams
213 Marjorie Nowell
403 Gordon Harvey
Oak St
116 Paul Swanto
318 Elvin and Osmo Niemi
406 Thomas Maloney
408 Allan LaVigne
420 Martin, Reino, and William Lassila
Park St
619 Albert, Charles, and John Hooper
648 Clifton Carter
649 John and William Knudsen
655 Kenneth Williams
709 William Andrew
718 Bernice Brandt
730 Waino, Wesley and Wilbert Carlstrom
740 William Tremayne
756 Morrison Carlson
E Pearl St
118 Joseph Tassone
204 Frank Marra
210 Francis Nardi
220 Henry Rundman
304 Arthur Palmer
N Pine St
512 Peter Vicario
714 Warren Quinn
807 Robert Cox
812 Lawrence Cantin
823 Richard Crabb
825 Roy Simula
830 William Grenfell
S Pine St
212 Anthony Bertucci
605 Frank Bonetti
642 Lloyd Nault
660 Charles and Robert Garceau
761 Francis, James, and Myles Marietta
767 Bruce Sleeman
787 Francis, Lewis, and Michael Tasson
1137 Homer and Paul Nault
1141 Samuel Genord
1158 Earl, Melvin, and Raymond Decaire
Ready St
123 Arthur Johnson
128 Bernhardt, Eino, and Waino Nyman
132 Walter Nuorala
220 Paul Amell
262 William Tonkin
E Ridge St
503 Paul Lemin
518 Walter Aho
613 Ralph Fernea
618 Alfred, Norman, and Paul Goethe
628 Elisha Greifer; Nathan Narotzky
W Ridge St
326 Edward Reinhardt
Salisbury St
123 Gerald, Kenneth, and Louis Nault
181 Robert Dunstan
N Second St
815 Donald, Earl, and Howard Bennetts
1020 Rudolph Swanson
1110 Robert and Roy Peterson
1200 Raymond Windsand
1421 Jack Shrin
S Second St
221 Robert James
332 Donald Millman
336 Raymond Kangas
403 George Johnson
N Seventh St
206 Henry Riberdy
605 Gordon Swanberg
721 Howard Grigg
Silver St
227 Donald Beer
230 Waino Laitinen
237 Ernest Rajala
N Sixth St
318 Donald and Dorothy Tremewan
327 Richard Guy
503 Robert Olds
Spring St
720 Anna Mattson
Stone St
206 Leo and Sulo Siltanen
207 Burton and Marvin Wommer
262 Albert Lewis
Summit St
130 Clarence Dolkey
E Superior St
118 Albert and Raymond Nyman
W Superior St
114 Ralph Pellow
115 Melvin Viant
129 Catherine Gerstner
133 Audubon Jenkins
140 Leo and Melvin Hebert
141 Donald Carlton
144 Angela and Richard Roti
148 Robert Anderson
150 John Arnold Kulju
157 Robert Trebilcock
166 Bruno Vilona
184 Philip Gleason
W Terrace St
147 Eino and Toivo Katajamaki
N Third St
604 Van Quaal
613 Lowell Hebbard
629 Roy Hirvela
810 Melvin Berg
1314 Robert Sandstrom
S Third St
112 Elizabeth and Frederick Eggan
413 Carl Hallen
Vine St
205 Leo Sundberg
315 Marjorie Nault
316 Thelma Warner
319 Martin Koivisto; Garnet Racine
413 William Bowden
421 George Miller
510 Joseph Martin
635 Charles Sunne
707 Dicey Doney
Wabash St
702 Russell Pascoe
717 Alfred Hendra
718 Donald and Thomas DeRoche
740 Norman Gauthier
773 Clarence Vinge
813 John, Leonard, Rocco Manzoline
817 Clifford Knight
Washington St
300 Joseph Ebner
408 Leroy Jandron; Raymond Niemi
422 Peter Smith
456 Gerald Gauthier
Winthrop St
376 John Tousignant
394 Albert LaForest
York St
114 Reynold and Richard Bergman
Zoberlein St
131 Arthur Aho
147 Ralph Hannula
177 John Kamppinen
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