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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Brynjolv Baardson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Staten Island, New York

Honored By

Gladys U. Thompson

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AFTER THE SINKING OF HIS SHIP OFF MANILA, HE ASSISTED IN THE DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGES IN CEBU. COMMISSIONED 1ST LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. ARMY. CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE AND HELD PRISONER OF WAR FOR OVER 3 YEARS. RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER OF 1945 AND PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN.