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Kesterson, Walter Henry: born 13 May 1894, Belvidere Twp; died 4 Feb 1946, Los Angeles, CA.  See also: Kesterson--Pagliotti Award For Outstanding Service

Masters, Philip of Mapleton, Iowa: Missionary Killed in Indonesia on 25 Sep 1968  

Nelson, Adolph -- Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism, France, 09 Aug 1918

Oliver, Judge John F. - Sioux City Journal, June 1, 1902