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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Merville E. Helle

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Saunemin, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY C IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 2, 1944. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART AND A BRONZE STAR.