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Pvt. Gerald L. Arends


Arends, Gerald L., World War II, Guthrie County, Iowa

Gerald Arends youngest son of Mrs Hannah Arends, was killed in action on November 25, 1944.

Gerald was 18 years old when he joined the service November 8, 1943 and he was sent to the Pacific Theater in May 1944. He was serving with the 32nd Infantry Division when he gave his life in the liberation of the Philippines and fell at Leyte.

Burial: Manilla American Cemetery and Memorial Fort Bonifacio, Manilla

Pvt. Leslie J. Arends


Arends, Leslie J., World War II, Guthrie County, Iowa

Pvt. Leslie Arends, eldest son of Mrs. Hannah Arends, was killed August 4, 1943 by Japanese mortar shell in the southwest Pacific area. He was serving with the Infantry.

Leslie was inducted March 25, 1942 and began his overseas service July 7,1942.

Burial: Manilla American Cemetery and Memorial Fort Bonifacio, Manilla

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