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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Peter 'Lloyd' Gunnarson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lake Bronson, Minnesota

Honored By

Halma Lake Bronson Sons of American Legion Squadron 315

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Activity During WWII

DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF EARNING THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL. TRAINED AT VARIOUS CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. HE WENT OVERSEAS IN AUGUST OF 1944 WITH THE 378TH INFANTRY OF THE 95TH DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 16, 1944 NEAR METZ, GERMANY. THE IRON MEN OF METZ BECAME THE NICKNAME OF THE 95TH DIVISION AFTER THIS BATTLE. HE IS BURIED AT JUPITER CEMETERY.