Vets discharges/awards

Lyman County vet's discharges/awards

Bits and pieces of information on our Lyman County veterans.
Reprinted from the Chamberlain Register and Advocate Leader in Kennebec

Updated April 19 2006

Many veterans' names/discharge dates, etc., can also be found in the Newspaper Extraction files (indexed alphabetically.)

Lyman County had more than 550 boys in all branches of the service during World War II. Many were discharged earlier. According to the Register of Deeds, approximately 160 men have had their discharge papers recorded in that office, 44 of whom were released in January. From week to week we will publish the names and obtainable information about the men who have been honorably discharged. This is the first installment.

Abdnor, Marlow A., Kennebec. discharged from the army Air Force Base Unit Feb. 11, 1946, in the grade of PFC, completing 35 days service. Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and American Theater Service Medal.
Alkier, Oscar, of Presho, writes that he is in New York, had a swim in the Hudson River and expects to go across soon. Aug 1918.
Anderson, Frank, has also returned from France. June 1919
Applegate, Frank, SMC 1st /c - returned to the states three weeks ago and is now at a rest camp in Idaho. He was on the aircraft carrier Lexington that was sunk in the battle of Coral Sea May, 1942, and was on the Atlantic two years on a sub-chaser. Last December he went to the South Pacific on a destroyer and served on that until he was sent to the hospital. The Fredricks' live 15 miles southeast of Kennebec and their children will attend the Kennebec public schools this winter when it is possible to get here. (Aug. 1945)
Archer, Joe former Presho boy, is reported to be among the casualty list received recently. Dec 1918
Arms, Eldin R., of Kennebec and the son of Rev. and Mrs. C.D. Arms, is one of the 413 newly-appointed Naval Cadets who have begun advanced flight training at the Navy's big air stations at Pensacola, Florida and Corpus Christie, Texas. They were designated Aviation Cadets upon completion of their primary training at various Naval Reserve Aviation bases. The cadets now face three months of intensive training to fit them for places in the Navy's air arm and, if they successfully complete the course, they will be commissioned Ensigns in the U.S. Naval Reserve or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. (Aug. 1942)
Banwart, Harry, Vivian, was recently discharged from the army. He had been to France. May 1919
Berg, Walter A., Reliance, discharged Feb. 13, 1941, from the US Army in the grade of Pvt at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, completing 2 months, 17 days of service.
Bice, Joseph returned Saturday evening from services overseas. June 1919
Boal, Ray M., arrived at Vivian last week from New York where he has been since arriving from a hospital in France where he saw over six months of active duty on the Argonne Field.. He is the first Vivian boy to return home from France. Apr 1919
Boe, Pvt. Chris, received his discharge from Camp Funston last Monday. He had been in the service about seven months. Two of his brothers are still in France. Feb 1919
Boudrou, Frank R. chief yeoman, USN, of Chamberlain, arrived in London, England, for duty at the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief,. U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Dec 1950
Bovey, Ralph ; one of 23 men from Lyman County inducted March 15, died July 27 1942. His death is the first one in Kennebec in WWII.
Buterick, W.E.,of Presho, better known as Ed Steinbrook. A message came Tuesday announcing that he was wounded in France and died October 21 from the effects. He leaves a wife and two children. Nov 1918
Bunce, Arthur of Ashton, SD, with the American Exp. Forces in France, was killed May 8, 1918, while helping

bring in wounded soldiers after a battle. His mother lives near New castle, Neb., and sister,Mrs. Burt Brewster,

and brother, William, live near here. A memorial service was held at Iona Sunday in honor of Arthur Bunce who

was killed on the battlefield in France while caring for the wounded men. More. July 25, 1918
Burke, Paul of Reliance was called into the army Nov. 27 1950.
Burnett, Harold W., Cpl. - With the First Air Transport Group in Germany, Cpl. Harold W. Burnett, 22, of Kennebec, is one of the aerial engineers and mechanics of the Ninth Air Force transport group which flew 8,000 tons of war materials to the front line landing fields on the now inactive European front. Before entering the navy March 17,1943, Cpl. Burnett was employed by the Fairfield, Ohio. Air Depot. He has three brothers in the armed forces: Maj. Olen Burnett, field artillery; Capt. Emory Burnett, field artillery and T.A. Burnett, RDM 2/c, US Navy and are the sons of Mrs. W.A. Peter. (July 1945)
Burull, Obert C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Burull of Reliance, is a member of a class of student officers and aviation cadets to be graduated soon from the Air Force Advanced Flying School at Stockton Field, California. The graduates will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Air Force Reserve and will be given the coveted Silver Wings, symbolical of the aeronautical ration of Pilot. They will be placed on active duty in their new rank with the Army Air Forces. Before entering the final and advanced course at Stockton Field, Cadet Burull completed 20 weeks of primary and basic training at Visalia, California and Lemoore, California. Cadet Burull was a student at the University of Idaho at Moscow before joining the Air Corps. (Aug. 1942)
Caldwell, Clarence, has returned from several months service overseas. May 1919
Cannon, Joe, has also returned from France. June 1919
Cannon, Claud J., Co. K 70th Infantry, from Iona, was recently discharged at Camp Funston. Mar 1919
Christensen, Kenny 1.)received his discharge at Minneapolis in November (1945) and has returned to the farm north of town where he, his wife and son Kenneth Conrad will make their home. He traveled many thousand miles during his service in the navy and has visited numerous important seaports in the Atlantic and Pacific. 2.) 1945. Kenneth Christensen last week received a reassignment and has already reported for duty on the west coast at San Francisco. En route, he stopped at Chamberlain to see how "Mama" and "Little Kenny" were getting along. For two years or more he has been in the service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean areas - was in the rugged navy engagements off the shores of North Africa and Italy and has limped back on a crippled ship a couple of times; done convoy duty and what not. Now that war engagements are confined principally inland, it is presumed that his services were more urgently needed in the Pacific area, hence the transfer. He was offered a job as training instructor, but he much prefers more action than is possible to get in a camp in the states.
Clelland, Pvt. Ray, is home from Camp Funston on a thirty-day furlough. Feb 1919
Clutter, Marine Corporal Dale E. , 21, of Reliance died May 31, 1952, of wounds suffered in the Korean fighting.
Davis, Charles E., discharged Sept. 14, 1943, from the US Army in the grade of PFC at New Orleans, La., completing 45 months and 23 days of service.
Day Boy, Mr. The flag in Lower Brule was half-masted in honor of him. He had been a soldier in the regular army. Sept 1922
Dixon, Kenneth, Lyman, right waist gunner on A1 flying fortress has been awarded the Air Medal for participating in five combat missions over Germany and occupied Europe. Presented by Group Comm. Lt. James L. Travis during ceremonies on the taxi strip honoring more than 50 members of the command. Citation reads: "For exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five separate bomber combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. The courage, coolness and sill of this displayed by this officer, this enlisted man upon these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States". Dec. 1943
Dobbin, Gerald of the artillery, was the first to returned. We realize the war is really over when we see our boys returning home. Dec 1918
Dobbin, Vincent Iona boy, returned home after nearly two years in France. July 1919
Dooley, George returned to Iona last Tuesday after two years with the US Army, in the 159^th Inf, 4^th Div., stationed in France. Aug 1921
Doran, Lester E., Chamberlain, discharged Jan. 29, 1946, from the army infantry in the grade of Tech 5th Grade, completing 31 months and 15 days service, including24 months and 28 days foreign service. Awarded Good Conduct Medal.
Drafahl, William F., Reliance, discharged Sept. 23, 1943, at Camp Polk, La., in the grade of PFC, completing 16 months and 13 days service.
Ely, Sgt. James, returned to Presho with his honorable discharge from Camp Humphrey. More. Apr 1919
Fallis, Edward C., Lower Brule, discharged April 19, 1943, from the Armored Regiment, in the grade of Pvt, at Camp Campbell, Kent., completing 6 months and 11 days of service.
Fallis, George G., Lower Brule, discharged May 15, 1942, from the US Army in the grade of Pvt., at Omaha, Neb., completing 7 months and 5 days service.
Floyd, Arthur, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Floyd of Kennebec, died from pneumonia. He was with the army of occupation in Germany at the time. He was a member of the first draft sent from Lyman County in September of 1917 and expected to return home soon. Mar 1919
Forked Butte, Lot, returned recently to Fort Hale from his duties overseas. June 1919
Gammon, Mr. George and bride arrived in Dupree Monday. He was married at Oacoma the 23^rd of last month having returned from France. Sept 1919
Gannaway, David H. , discharged Sept. 10, 1943, from the US Army in the grade of PFC at Station Hospital, Camp Rucker, Ala, completing 17 months and 18 days service.
Gardner, John Alvin, Kennebec, discharged Nov. 28, 1945 from the Navy in the grade of Radion Technician First Class at San Diego, Calif., completing 36 months, 19 days service. Awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and European-African Ribbon.
Gareau, Jasper, of Vivian was discharged from naval air training at Miami. Apr 1919
Geppert, Catherine, Reservist the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Geppert of Reliance, is now on active duty at the Navy department in Washington, D.C. The feminine Bluejacket, as an enlisted woman in the US Naval Reserve, is one of several thousands of women who have been assigned to Washington to serve as direct replacements for Navy men, releasing them to fight at sea with the fleet. Groups of "Women in Navy Blue" have become an established part of the busy Washington scene and both the Navy and the city have made the newcomers feel at at home. Yeoman Geppert is a graduate of Reliance High School and worked as Junior clerk and typist before joining the ranks of Navy Women Reservists. (Feb. 3 1944)
Gibson, Joseph, was recently discharged from the army and returned to Vivian last week. Mar 1919
Godager, Carl, who spent the last two years in overseas duty, returned to Iona Sunday. July 1919
Gramm, George, of Chamberlain was recently discharged from the army at Camp Fremont, Calif. He was just two days out to sea from Camp Mills, NY when the armistice was signed. Feb 1919
Groves, Rudolph C., Kennebec, is named in the casualty list in this morning’s daily papers. He died in France from some disease. Mar 1919
Hamer, Arthur B., Kennebec, discharged Sept. 14, 1943, in the grade of Pvt. at Camp Barkley, Texas, completing 17 months and 13 days service.
Hanna, Roy of Presho, received a message Saturday that his brother had been killed in France on the last day of the battle. Dec 1918
High Elk, Harry C., Lower Brule, discharged May 19, 1946, from the Army Infantry in the grade of Private, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, completing 22 months of service, including 15 months, 19 days overseas duty. Awarded APT Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Victory Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge.
Hilbert, Melvin J., Sgt. - son of A. Hilbert of Kennebec, is currently assigned to the AAF Redistribution Station No. 4 at Santa Ana, Calif. Army Air Base. Sgt. Hilbert, a clerk with the air force in the Caribbean Theater, entered the service Jan. 14, 1942 and went overseas in February of 1942. He is entitled to wear the Caribbean Theater Ribbon. At this distribution station, an operation of the Personal Distribution Command, combat returnees of the AAF receive complete medical examination, classification interviews and reassignment to domestic stations of the Army Air Force. (Mar. 1, 1945)
Hilmoe, Albert, who was in the heavy field artillery in France, returned home to Presho Saturday night and will tell you all about the conditions over there, if asked. Mar 1919Hall, Lieut. E.C., was a passenger on the westbound train yesterday. He was returning to Vivian from the army service at Newport News, Va. Feb 1919
Hilmoe, Peter S., Louis and Olaf Schervem and Roy Winchell, of the Hilmoe area who are leaving for Camp Dodge, Iowa in in response to a call from the draft were given farewell parties. July 25, 1918
Hodgin, Kenneth, S-Sgt. - received his discharge from the army at Ft. Leavenworth, Kans. Papers show he spent 40 months in the Field Artillery Batallion in combat in Hawaii, Australia, New Guinea, Lythe (Leyte?) Luzon, Mindaro and Mindanao. Thus he had more than 100 points for his discharge. He has re-enlisted in ORC. He was accompanied by his brother, Paul Hodgin, of Monrovia, California, who is also visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgin of Reliance. (1945)
Hollenback, William A., Kennebec, discharged Sept. 13, 1943, from the US Army, in the grade of PFC at Camp Barkley, Texas completing 17 months and 13 days service.
Holmes, Calvin returned home from France Sunday evening.He was with the 89^th Division. June 1919
Howe, Albert, who has been serving in the army at Fort Riley, stepped off the train at Presho and surprised his friends. Dec 1918
Huffman, Robert,of Hilmoe has been killed in battle. He is a nephew to J.F. Huffman and is from Pierre. Nov 1918
Hulce, Emmer Edward, Vivian, discharged May 23, 1946, from the Navy in the grade of Seaman First Class at Bremerton, Wash., completing 25 months, 2 days service. Awarded Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with one star, WWII Victory Medal and Philippine Liberation Medal with one star.
Hullinger, Elmer, arrived home to Vivian after one year of service in France. July 1919
Hullinger, Harvey, who was recently a member of the occupation in Germany, arrived home to Vivian Sunday night, accompanied by his wife who met his train in Mitchell.
Hullinger, John, was recently sent overseas from Camp Johnson, Fla. Dec 1918
Hullinger, John, of Vivian, was recently mustered out of the service at Camp Dodge. He was stationed at Newport News, Va., awaiting transfer overseas when the armistice was signed. He accompanied a shipment of horses to France first where he remained for four days. Feb 1919
Iron Elk, William, has returned from several months service overseas and has returned to Flandreau to resume his studies. May 1919
Iseminger, Gordon, returned home from France Sunday evening. He was with the 89^th Division. June 1919
Jackson, Harold, returned to his post on the battleship, Alabama, Sunday after a few days visit with his parents, Clerk of Courts J.W. Jackson and family. Dec 1918
Jackson, J.W., received a letter from his son, Harold, in the U.S. Navy, saying he had been transferred to the J. Fred Talbert, one of the new destroyers built recently by the government, and saying he will leave this week for a year’s absence. He will be on a cruise on which he expects to tour England, France and the Mediterranean seaports. His parents were expecting him to be discharged and return home. July 1919
Johnson, Dale - Will soon be back in the states after being overseas for 28 months. The records show he is a seaman first-class. He has sent some of his souvenirs home. His parents have a fine collection of foreign coins and paper money, Two pair of wooden shoes that cost $75 have velvet toes and are real fancy. A fan made of wood, native beads, jack knife, etc., are in the collection. He also has his hammock home. It may be some time before he arrives in South Dakota, but he is on his way.
Kelsey, Clayton B., Kennebec, discharged April 15, 1943, from 1st Engineer Training Bat. in the grade of Pvt, at Fort Belvior, Va., completing three months and 18 days of service.
Kenobbie, Clarence F. , Reliance, discharged Feb. 22, 1943, from the US Army in the grade of Pvt, at Camp Swift, Texas, completing seven months and 3 days service.
Kindopp, Gustaf A., Reliance, discharged June 8, 1946 from the Army Armored Signal Company in the grade of Private First Class at Camp McCoy, Wis, completing 23 months, 16 days overseas. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Occupation Medal (Germany), European-African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal..
King, Don, Reliance, called his father, Zeke King from Florida. He enlisted and was called for service in February of 1941. Has been overseas 42 months; all though the African and Italian campaigns. Having about 130 points to his credit, his friends and parents expect he will be home with his discharge papers in his pocket. Almost five years is a long time for a boy to be gone and not see his folks in all that time. (19 July 1945)
King, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J., returned to Oacoma Friday with his discharge from duties overseas. June 1919
Kortum, Albert, Vivian, discharged Oct. 2, 1943, at Needles, Calif., from the US Army, in the grade of Pvt., completing 11 months service.
LaCroix, Capt. Robert has been wounded on the battlefront in Italy (1945) and a letter to his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Charley LaCroix, calms them by asking them not to worry. He is not seriously injured, but is in a hospital and -- "Oh boy, what a pleasure it was to be where it is nice and warm, good eats and sleeping between sheets. Robert is captain of a reconstruction battalion which advances ahead of the army to seek out and scrap mines planted by the enemy; also construct roads and bridges destroyed by fleeting Germans. This is the third time he has been wounded and each time by stepping on well-camouflaged mines--each time with his left foot. That he has experienced rugged warfare may be assumed from the fact that he went through the African and Sicilian campaign on into Italy. For meritorious service in combat he was awarded the Bronze Star in November and previously, the Purple Heart.
Langdeau, Harvey, returned Thursday to Fort Hale from service overseas. He participated in eight battles and received no scratches. June 1919
LaRoche, John, has been inducted into the service and will go to Fort Riley, Kansas Sept. 3. 1918
Lester, Duane, Sgt. stationed with the army of occupation in Southern Germany, recent sent his wife at Reliance a box of souvenirs. Included in the collection were bayonets, coins, parachutes, perfumes, cap, belt, flag and banner 16 feet long. Sgt. Lester was held a prisoner for 20 hours during the month of April. A brother, Cpl. Clinton, is also in Germany and the two met several times. (July 1945)
Lien, Kenneth L. The effects of the war is gradually coming closer to home and from time to time each community will hear of casualties. This week, Kennebec received word from the war department of the missing of Kenneth Lien. He was on a ship, evidently going out to sea. The ship was long overdue and the war department notified Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Lien that their son was on that ship and therefore, was missing. We all regret to learn of this sad ending of one of our fine young men who gave his all in the defense of his country, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives. The government asks that only mention of the casualty is made at this time. (Sept 1942)
Lindley, John F., Reliance, issued a Certificate of Service on May 18, 1946, from the Army Calvary Division, in the grade of First Lieut at Camp McCoy, Wis, completing 42 months, 6 days service, including 14 months, 4 days overseas duty. Awarded the Victory Medal, American Defense Ribbon, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal with two bronze stars, American Theater Medal and Purple Heart.
Lumbach, Henry A., Kennebec, discharged from the army Field Hospital Feb. 15, 1946, in the grade of Tech. 5th Grade, completing 39 months and 17 days service, including 11 months and 11 days foreign service. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and one Bronze Star.
Mang, Mrs. Martin of Presho, died Saturday and was buried alongside her son who lost his life in the army. Jan 1919
Manhalter, Walter, Reliance, discharged Jan. 21, 1946, from the army Inf. Bat. in the grade to Tech. 5th Grade, completing 38 months and 12 days service, including 16 months and 17 days foreign service. Awarded American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge.
Manholder, Jake, of Presho, returned from the service, discharged as he was sick most of the time he was there.

It was also reported a few days ago that a brother of his was killed in France. He knows nothing of this. He has a

brother in France, but since there are several other Manholders in the area, it could be one of them. July 1918
Marsh, Cleo of Iona, after obtaining permission from his mother, Mrs. Kreinbuhl, departed Thursday for Minn-
eapolis to join the marines. Aug. 1918
McCoy, John, has also returned from France. June 1919
Merritt, Pvt. Tom, son of Mrs. William Grimshaw, was mustered out of the service from Camp Dodge. He was
in the aviation service. He arrived last week from Brooks Field, Texas. Jan 1919
Michalek, Leon, Reliance, discharged Mar. 15, 1946, from the Army Field Battalion in the grade of Private First Class, at Camp McCoy, Wis, completing 45 months, 10 days of service, including 13 months, 15 days overseas. Awarded the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the European-African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal.
Monson, Fred, Reliance. July 1943 - Mr. and Mrs. Nels Monson received word from their son Fred who was terribly burned by the explosion of a gas stove, stating that he was getting along fairly well, but was to be operated on the following day for skin grafting. He has been in bed 37 days and expects to be there that much longer. He is stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
Morris, Harold, of McClure is home on furlough. The first time he has seen the home folks in two years. Aug 2 1919
A reception was given at the George Morris home Saturday evening in honor of his son who just returned from France, and for his son’s wedding which took place Wednesday at Presho. Aug 14 1919
Mullen, Frank, returned home to Presho Tuesday evening from France. He was in the forestry engineer company. Feb 1919
Nelson, Glen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, southwest of Dallas, formerly of Reliance, was honorably discharged from the army under the point system September 22 at Camp McCoy, Wis. and is now visiting his parents, relatives and friends. He joined the army Jan. 21, 1942 and received training in the states until January 1944. Se was stationed in England until D-Day and was among the first to land in France. He was wounded in Germany in the Hurtgen Forrest Drive on Nov. 22, 1944 and spent six months in a hospital in England. On his overseas ribbon he wears three battle stars and received the President's Citation, Infantry Combat Badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Arrowhead and Good Conduct Medal. He was overseas 18 months. He was a squad in charge of eight men. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have two other sons in the service. (Oct. 1945)
Nelson, Lloyd and Mervin Felton, Iona boys from the same camp also returned home to visit. Mar 1919
Nelson, Theodore, has also returned from France. June 1919
Newman, Elmer L. formerly of Vivian, was killed in action in France Nov. 6, 1918.
Ohlson, Melvin F., Presho, discharged Feb. 1, 1945, from the Army Signal Aircraft Warning Co., in the grade of Cpl., completing 45 months and 18 days service, including 14 months and 14 days foreign service. Awarded Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal.
Osborne, Vern, Presho, discharged Feb. 7, 1946, from the army General Hospital in the grade of Pvt., completing 43 months and 22 days service., including 9 months and 28 days foreign service. Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal.
O’Toole, Leo, has been discharged from the service on account of his defective arm. July 1918
Parker, Hugh B., writes from Germany. He is a member of the 342^nd. May 1919
Paulson, Loren- Word has been received from Loren Paulson saying that he is feeling fine now except for a weak back. He expects to be in the hospital for at least two or three months longer. Loren feels that he is pretty lucky at that, as lots of his buddies won't get back home. Loren is another home boy in the Harmon General Hospital in Longview, Texas. We are all glad to know these boys are on the road to recovery. (July 1943)
Peterson, William V., Reliance, discharged Jan. 21, 1946, from the army ordnance division in the grade of Tech. Sgt., completing 42 months and 15 days service, including 15 months and 3 days foreign service. Awarded American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star.
Pilker, Tristan R., Kennebec, discharged Jan. 28, 1943, from the US Army, in the grade of Pvt at Charleston, S.C. completing 6 months and 6 days of service.
Place, Willie, spent last week with his mother, Mrs. W. Spaulding. He recently returned from France. June 1919
Pringle, Lieut. Benjamin O., recently discharged from overseas service, is a guest at the Vivian home of his brother, E.R. Pringle. Sept 1919
Quillin, John R., Kennebec, discharged Feb. 10, 1946, from the army Air Force Base, in the grade of Cpl., completing 39 months and 24 days service, including 10 months and 6 days foreign service. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
Rencountre, Pvt. Albert, has returned from several months service overseas; returned from Newport News, Virg., with his discharge.May 1919
Rencountre, Albert, is also back at Fort Hale from overseas. June 1919
Rohrer, Francis, returned to Reliance Saturday from France. He was in the 90^th Division. July 1919
Ross, Ted, recently released from overseas duty arrived in Vivian last week to visit his uncle, L.C. Woodward.
Aug 21 1919
Rowland, Carl, died at Camp Merrett, N.J., Oct. 12. His remains arrived at Vivian Friday. His funeral was Sunday morning, but due to the order of the State Board of Health, which prevents gatherings of any kind, the funeral was private. His casket was completely covered by a bank of beautiful colors of flowers from their many friends. Oct 1918 The remains of Carl Iver Rowland were returned to Vivian Oct. 18 for interment. He was born in Ostegattend, Sweden Dec. 23, 1892 and came to America in 1908 and lived with his sister, Mrs. J. Carlson, at Vivian a couple of years. Dec. 22, 1917, he married Harriet J. McLaughlin of Vivian in Pierre. He passed away at Camp Merrit, N.J. from the Spanish Influenza, Oct. 12, 1918.
Ryan, Tommy who has been in the U.S. Navy about two years, arrived in Kennebec Sunday on a 15-day furlough. Since leaving Kennebec, Tommy has seen lots of service and a big stretch of the country. He was in the Philippine Islands for a while and later cruised along the China Coast. Of course, he isn't saying much about his activities for publication, for that is against instructions from headquarters. Nevertheless, we all know he has been in the thick of fight at times. He came back to the states about a month ago and has been located at Oakland, California to which base he will return on completing his visit.
Salisbury, Mr. J. of Presho, received two letters from James who is in France with the Rainbow Division. He stated, “We whipped the Hun and I did not get a scratch.” Dec 1918
Salzmann, Leo has, returned to Iona from overseas. He was with the 89^th Div. with the Army of Occupation in France. May 1919
Schervem, Louis and Olaf , Peter S. Hilmoe, and Roy Winchell of the Hilmoe area who are leaving for Camp Dodge, Iowa in in response to a call from the draft were given farewell parties. July 25, 1918
Schmitz, Arthur C., Kennebec, discharged Feb. 11, 1946 in the grade of Cpl. from the army Air Force Base Unit, completing 41 months and 11 days service. Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and American Service Medal.
Scott, Conway H, discharged Feb. 22, 1943, from the US Army in the grade of Pvt from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., completing 4 months service.
Scott, Roy, is the latest Presho boy to be mustered out and is all done with soldiering. Dec 1918
Sehnert, Dick, of Presho, left to join the army. He wanted to be in the baking department, but there were no

vacancies, so he returned home. (July 1918)
Simons, Mr., from south of Reliance returned Saturday evening from the battlefields of France quite ill from being gassed. He was sent home for better air. Feb 1919
Sletto, Sander, has returned to Vivian from France. He served over there but two months. June 1919
Spry, Rex W. Now serving (Jan. 1945) as an ordinance motor mechanic in the Aleutian Islands, has been awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity. He is also entitled to wear a bronze campaign star on hiss Asiatic/Pacific ribbon for participation in the Attu and Kiska operations. He is brother of Mrs. George Floyd of Kennebec and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Spry, Mission.
Steinbrook, Ed, from Presho, aka W.E. Buterick,was wounded in France and died October 21 from the effects.
He leaves a wife and two children. Nov 1918
Steinfeld, Harold Wm., Kennebec, discharged June 1, 1946, from the Navy in the grade of Seaman First Class at Minneapolis, Minn., completing 25 months, three days service. No medals listed on discharge.
Stricker, James R., Lower Brule, discharged Dec. 11, 1942, from the US Army, in the grade of Pvt, at Camp Crowder, Mo., completing 2 months and 14 days service.
Suiter, Dale E., aviation machinist mate first class, USNR, of Iona, has returned (July 1945) from a tour of duty in the Caribbean, where he served with the Navy's Patrol Bombing Squadron 214. Using the mariner flying boats, the squadron ranged over thousands of miles of ocean on convoy coverage's and anti-submarine sweeps. Pilots and aircrewmen frequently found boredom their chief enemy during the long hours of wearying routine patrols. Although one plane was forced down, its crew was saved and the squadron lost no personnel during its 20 months of duty - a reflection of the skill of both flying and ground crews. The 33-year old is the son of Mr. and Mrs J.F. Suiter, Iona.
Suiter, Mrs. Freeman, of Iona, received a letter from her son stating that he had landed safely in New York from England. Dec 1918
Sundall, Gilbert R.- The Good Conduct Medal for one year of continuous soldierly excellence was awarded to Tech 5th Grade Gilbert R. Sundall, 29, of Kennebec, May 29, 1945. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sundall. Inducted into the army at Fort Leavenworth, KS, receiving his basic training at Fort Riley, KS. After his advanced training at Camp Hatheway, Wash., he was sent o the Pacific Oct. 1, 1943 as a member of the 454th Amphibian Truck Company. He was one of the mechanics who landed in the assault waves on the bloody beaches of Leleliu. During his tour he also served on New Caledonia, Guadalcanal and the Russell Islands.
Tagtow, Carl J. returned to Iona Saturday. He was serving with the Machine Gun Co., 11^th Reg., in France. Aug 21 1919
Thompson, Elgin H., Reliance, discharged Aug. 29, 1945, from the army Infantry in the grade of Sgt., completing 42 months and 27 days service, including 37 months and 16 days foreign service. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Arrowhead, Purple Heart, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and two Bronze Stars.
Thompson, LeRoy L., Reliance, discharged Feb. 2, 1946, from the army Sub Depot, in the grade of PFC, completing 39 months and 27 days service, including 27 months and 22 days foreign service. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal.
Towler, George Iona, has been honorably discharged from camp Tuesday. He was in Uncle Sam’s service. Apr 1919
Wagaman, Audiel E. , Reliance, discharged Sept. 10, 1943, from US Army in the grade of PFC, at Station Hospital, Camp Rucker, Ala, completing 12 months and 18 days service.
Waldron, William J., Presho, discharged Feb. 14, 1946, from the army Troop Carrier Wing, in the grade of Pvt., completing 39 months and 13 days service, including 24 months foreign service. Awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal.
Weaver, Robert E., was recently discharged from Newport News, NJ and had returned to Vivian for a visit with home folks. Feb 1919
Weiland, Raymond L., Vivian. With the Fifth Army, Italy. Tech Sgt Weiland was recently awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action on the Fifth Army front during the Italian campaign. He is a member of the 168th "Rainbow" Infantry Regiment, 34th "Red Bull" division. When his company's forward elements were encircled by enemy troops in a town, Weiland led a squad around the left flank below the town to strike the enemy from the rear. Placing his men in firing positions, he advanced alone until 100 yards from the entrapped men, he was discovered by the enemy and subjected to a withering fire. Moving behind a pile of rubble, he was mistaken by friendly troops who opened fire on him. Weiland made his way to an open spot 75 yards from the town, made a dash into it, despite a hail of enemy small arms fire and gained the cover of the houses held by friendly troops. He directed fire upon hostile machine guns he had located and his actions so inspired the the defenders that they successfully held off the enemy until relief arrived. The sergeant's father, Paul J. Weiland, lives at Vivian.
Winchell, Roy, Schervem, Louis and Olaf , Peter S. Hilmoe, of the Hilmoe area who are leaving for Camp Dodge, Iowa in in response to a call from the draft, were given farewell parties. July 25, 1918
Wright, G.E., of Presho, left to join the navy. There were no vacancies in mechanical training. Later, he found a

vacancy in the band department, so he enlisted for that. (July 1918)
Zickrick, W.M., arrived at Vivian from his recent discharge from the service. Feb 1919

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