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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Murlen E. Goettsch

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Galva, Iowa

Honored By

Galva American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

U.S. ARMY MAY 20, 1942. EMBARKED OCTOBER 1, 1942, 43RD DIVISION, 169 INFANTRY; PACIFIC THEATRE, GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART, WOUNDED NEW GEORGIA ISLAND JULY 5, 1943; 27 MONTHS IN SERVICE. BRONZE STAR.