Ludwig, Sgt. Alphonse T. 1916-1944

LUDWIG

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/21/2009 at 19:55:33

LeMars Globe-Post
September 28, 1944

SGT. LUDWIG WAR VICTIM
Gave Life Fighting On French Soil On Sept. 10

Sgt. Alphonse T. Ludwig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ludwig, who live near LeMars, was killed in action fighting on French soil on September 10, according to a telegram received here from the War Department.

The telegram came to the Ludwig farm last night and was stuck under the door as the family was not at home. They found the tragic news this morning.

Sgt. Ludwig was born on April 12, 1916, and entered the service on March 23, 1944. He received his training at Camp Barkeley, Shreveport, and Fort Dix. He went to France the day after D-day.

Surviving are the parents, one sister, Esther Ludwig, and four brothers, Joe, Herb, Norman and Clarence.

A memorial mass will be read at 9:30 Monday morning at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Oyens. Father Henry Karhoff officiating.