State Heroes Total:
3943
Service Branch

World War II (WWII)

Albert E. Maki photo 1944

Private Albert E. Maki

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: January 26, 1944 / Age: 22

Died in service in Italy

Johannes "Johnny" Gehring photo 1944

Private First Class Johannes "Johnny" Gehring

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:28th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: December 16, 1944 / Age: 21

Army Private First Class Gehring experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in the loss of his life near Belgium.

Joseph S. Pyle photo 1944

Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Joseph S. Pyle

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Navy

Date of Loss: October 17, 1944 / Age: 23

Died in service in San Diego, California

Russell Reykjalin photo 1944

Second Lieutenant Russell Reykjalin

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:34th Field Artillery Battalion

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Ninth Infantry Division

Date of Loss: July 13, 1944 / Age: 34

Killed in action near France.

Edward M. Jerstad photo 1944

Staff Sergeant Edward M. Jerstad

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:412th AAF Bomber Squadron

Date of Loss: April 11, 1944 / Age: 19

Killed in action in Germany

Norman C. Dutoit photo 1944

Technician Fifth Grade Norman C. Dutoit

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: June 25, 1944 / Age: 26

Killed in action in Italy

Paul W. Wallin photo 1944

Private Paul W. Wallin

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:295th Engineer Combat Battalion

Date of Loss: December 30, 1944 / Age: 20

Killed in action in Germany

Ross R. Veach photo 1944

Private Ross R. Veach

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: October 05, 1944 / Age: 24

Killed in action in Germany

Delmar M. Souther photo 1944

Private Delmar M. Souther

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: December 21, 1944 / Age:

Killed in action near Belgium.

Edward W. Bloms photo 1944

Private Edward W. Bloms

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: September 17, 1944 / Age: 30

Killed in action in Italy

Ernest P. Singer photo 1944

Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Ernest P. Singer

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Navy

Date of Loss: October 08, 1944 / Age: 22

Died in service in Pasadena, California

Gaston J. Foussard photo 1944

Private Gaston J. Foussard

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Third Infantry Division

Date of Loss: December 01, 1944 / Age: 35

Killed in action near France.

Sigurd C. Quam photo 1944

Private First Class Sigurd C. Quam

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:90th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: June 12, 1944 / Age:

Killed in action near France.

Paul S. Johnson photo 1944

Sergeant Paul S. Johnson

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:90th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: June 11, 1944 / Age: 27

Killed in action in France

Willard M. Christensen photo 1944

Staff Sergeant Willard M. Christensen

World War II (WWII)

Branch of Service: Air Force

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:331st Bomber Squadron

Date of Loss: January 01, 1944 / Age: 25

Died while in MIA status. He was a tail gunner on the Donna Mae II.