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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Carl Halberg

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Minonk, Illinois

Honored By

Richard Halberg

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FOR 3 YEARS IN BURMA WITH THE 497TH ENGINEER BATTALION. THE GROUP CONSISTED OF CATERPILLAR EMPLOYEES WHO WERE SENT OVERSEAS TO MAINTAIN THE TRACTORS AND EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT THAT CAT SUPPLIED TO THE WAR EFFORT. IN CHARGE OF 2 MAINTENANCE CREWS, ONE THAT WORKED ON THE TRACTOR ENGINES, WHILE THE OTHER WORKED ON THE TRACKS.