Elmer J. Theisen, who enlisted in the navy last May, is home on a furlough. He has been in the navy less than five months, but has already been on a ship that was sunk. He is enroute to the east coast to report for duty.
Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, September 29, 1942
SOLDIER NEWS.
Elmer Theisen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Theisen, has arrived on New Caledonia Island.
Source: LeMars Globe-Post, January 31, 1944
