World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter A. Haugen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oberon, North Dakota
Honored By
David R. Haugen
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY APRIL 1941 TO DECEMBER 1945. FOUGHT IN 7 CAMPAIGNS WITH THE 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION, RED BULL, 135TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 3RD BATTALION, COMPANY K. IN COMBAT ON THE FRONT LINES FROM NOVEMBER 1942 TO OCTOBER 12, 1944. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR AND 3 PURPLE HEARTS. DECEASED MARCH 2003.