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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frederick R. Ario

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mankato, Minnesota

Honored By

Wallace J. Layne

Relationship

13th Armored Division Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

JOINED THE 13TH ARMORED BLACK CAT DIVISION AT CAMP BOWIE, TEXAS. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY C, 59TH ARMORED INFANTRY AS RIFLEMAN. LANDED IN LE HAVRE, FRANCE IN JANUARY 1945. ADVANCED WITH COMPANY C THROUGH FRANCE INTO GERMANY. WOUNDED DURING THE RUHR POCKET BATTLE AND DIED OF WOUNDS.