SWITZER, Vernon D. 1919-1942

SWITZER, OLESON

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 11/19/2011 at 09:16:57

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SWITZER IS FIRST WAR CASUALTY OF MCINTIRE

MCINTIRE, IOWA -- Word has been received from the war department by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Switzer that their son, Pvt. Vernon Switzer, was killed in action in New Guinea on Christmas day.

Switzer had been in service since January 3, 1942, and is the first casualty reported in this vicinity.

Source: Mason City Globe-Gazette, Wed., Feb. 3. 1943
See also: Mitchell County Press News - Feb. 4, 1943
(Credit: K. Kittleson)
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McINTIRE, IOWA -- Memorial funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday for Vernon Switzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Switzer. He was killed December 25, 1942, in action in New Guinea.

Rev. Henry Olson officiating at the service.

[Waterloo Courier, Wed., Feb. 17. 1943]
(Credit: K. Kittleson)

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Vernon D. Switzer – ca. 1919 – December 25, 1942

HOLD MEMORIAL RITES

McIntire – Memorial services were conducted for Cpl. Vernon D. Switzer, who was killed in action in the southwest Pacific on December 25th.

The service was conducted by the Rev. Henry Olson and the American Legion of Riceville.

[ Mason City Globe Gazette, Wednesday, February 17, 1943]
(Credit: DM Scott)
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NOTES:

Vernon D. Switzer was the son of Earl Glen Switzer and Ilda Lavina (Oleson) Switzer, of McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa.

In the January 1920 Census the family was living in Geneva, Franklin Co., Iowa and Vernon was 8/12 years old.
(Credit: DM Scott)
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World War II and Korean Conflicts Veterans Interred Overseas:

Name: Vernon D. Switzer
Inducted From: Iowa
Rank: Corporal
Combat Organization: 129th Infantry 32nd Division
Death Date: 25 Dec 1942
Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, The Philippines
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
(Credit: DM Scott)