State Heroes Total:
3931
Service Branch

World War II

Bernhart H. Boe photo 1942

Private Bernhart H. Boe

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: November 28, 1942 / Age: 21

Killed in action in Guadalcanal

Raymond W. Johnson photo 1942

Sergeant Raymond W. Johnson

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: Company B

Date of Loss: November 05, 1942 / Age: 25

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Jack E. Geiger photo 1942

Sergeant Jack E. Geiger

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Americal Division

Date of Loss: November 21, 1942 / Age: 21

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Hans M. Odegard photo 1942

Private First Class Hans M. Odegard

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: November 26, 1942 / Age: 28

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Paul T. Estell photo 1942

2nd Lieutenant Paul T. Estell

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: November 22, 1942 / Age: 24

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Paul B. Rockstad photo 1942

Corporal Paul B. Rockstad

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Americal Division

Date of Loss: November 07, 1942 / Age: 23

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Orlin H. Gisvold photo 1942

Private Orlin H. Gisvold

World War II

Branch of Service: Marines

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:3rd Battalion

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:1st Marine Division

Date of Loss: October 08, 1942 / Age: 23

Killed in action in Tulagi, Solomon Islands

Fredick W.  Braa photo 1942

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Fredick W. Braa

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: U.S.S. Juneau

Date of Loss: November 13, 1942 / Age: 21

The Juneau, in the early morning hours in near pitch darkness, was first struck on the port side by a torpedo causing a severe list. The Juneau, once dawn broke, then tried to return to Espiritu Santo for repairs along with the battle damaged U.S.S.

Lester W. Peterson photo 1942

Staff Sergeant Lester W. Peterson

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:34th AAF Persuit Squadron

Date of Loss: May 24, 1942 / Age: 25

Died in service in the Philippine Islands

Rilie R. Morgan photo 1942

2nd Lieutenant Rilie R. Morgan

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Americal Division

Date of Loss: November 22, 1942 / Age: 22

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Robert I. Cox photo 1942

Tech. 4c Robert I. Cox

Avon Township, ND

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 194th Tank Battalion

Date of Loss: May 01, 1942 / Age: 24

Killed in action in the Bataan Death March.

Arvid J. Grasvik photo 1942

2nd Lieutenant Arvid J. Grasvik

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: October 26, 1942 / Age: 26

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

William K. Pflugrath photo 1942

2nd Lieutenant William K. Pflugrath

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: Company K

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:Americal Division

Date of Loss: November 23, 1942 / Age: 27

Killed in action in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Orville R. Olson photo 1942

1st Lieutenant Orville R. Olson

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: May 31, 1942 / Age: 28

Killed in action in Bataan, Philippine Islands

Jack W. Amsler photo 1942

Pvt. Jack W. Amsler

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 31st Infantry Regiment

Date of Loss: January 19, 1942 / Age:

Killed in action at Abucay, Philippines, during the Battle of The Philippines. Remains not recovered.