Lt. George Rosenow 1919 - 1945

ROSENOW

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/11/2018 at 11:48:42

Sioux City Journal
10 February 1945

Memorial Service for Lt. G. Rosenow

Memorial service for Second Lt. George Rosenow, 25, will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday in Concordia Lutheran Church. Lt. Rosenow was killed in action over France November 9, while piloting a B-26, and was attached to the Ninth air squadron under Gen. Patton. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosenow, reside at 321 West Street. Rev. R.W. Meyer will be in charge of the service.

Born June 4, 1919 in Leeds, Lt. Rosenow was graduated from Liberty consolidated school and later farmed in Liberty Township.

A brother, William Rosenow, machinist’s mate first class, was killed at sea November 30, 1942, while stationed aboard a cruiser in the area of the Solomon Islands.