by Darren McMannis | Apr 3, 1945 | Killed In Action
Col Harvey Berger died in action over Germany on Tuesday, April 3, 1945, according to word reaching his brother, Oscar Berger, recently. He had been on a flight carrying paratroops from England to the German front. His death marks the 13th gold star for Halstead high...
by Darren McMannis | Mar 17, 1945 | Killed In Action
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fagan received word that their son Staff sergeant Dale Fagan was killed while on a bombing mission over Germany on March 17, 1945. Word was received April 4, 1945 that the young sergeant was missing in action, and since all prisoners of war had been...
by Darren McMannis | Nov 26, 1944 | Killed In Action
Word has been received that Pfc. Carl Dill was killed in action in the campaign against Germany on October 31, 1944. Carl graduated from Halstead High School with the class of 1941. He went overseas more than a year ago and has foought with the 45th Divisiion in...
by Darren McMannis | Aug 25, 1944 | Killed In Action
A memorial service was held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon for S/Sgt. Wilbur Robuck who was killed in action in France August 25, 1944. Reported as missing at first, his death was confirmed in a letter from Noel Long who attended Wilbur’s funeral....
by Darren McMannis | Jul 10, 1944 | Killed In Action
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Somers received a letter from the adjutant general of the Army informing them that by direction of the President the Silver Star had been posthumously awarded to their son, Lieutenant John G. Somers, Jr., formerly and officer in the 329th Infantry...
by Darren McMannis | Jun 8, 1944 | Killed In Action
Raymond Warren Engle, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Engle was born at Centralia, Oklahoma, May 28, 1921. Raymond graduated from Newton High School [Newton, Kansas] in 1940. He was prominent in music and dramatics. Raymond entered the service on May 10, 1942 in the Air...
