SOLDIER NEWS
Dr. A. J. Kessler of Akron has left for Dallas, Tex., to be inducted into the dental corps of the army. His rank will be captain.
Source: LeMars Globe-Post, July 15, 1943
NEWS of the Boys in the Service
Capt. and Mrs. A. J. Kessler and children came to Akron from Tyler, Texas, where he is stationed at an army camp in the dental division, for a few days visit.
Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, August 10, 1944
***Further Research:
Ardan John “A. J.” Kessler was born June 24, 1901 to Dr. Alois and Barbara M. Bauer Kessler. He died Apr. 1, 1992 and is buried in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, Tyler, TX.
Source: ancestry.com