World War II
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MIA
MIA
Garder, ND
County:
Ramsey
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Army
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
31st Bomber Squadron
Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
5th Bomber Group, Heavy
Major Battle/Theatre:
Philippine Islands
Circumstances:
Died while in MIA status near Papua New Guinea.
Biography:
Born at Gardar, N. D., July 20, 1919. Entered the Air service July 29, 1942 and was radio assistant on a B4 (Liberator) Bomber. Embarked overseas in April 1943 and was posted to Guadalcanal Island. Operating from there his plane was lost on a combat mission over Bougainville Island on Dec. 4, 1943. Son of Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Vivatson, Svold, N. D.
Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery. Received Purple Heart and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.