World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Palmer Olie Bakken
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Homestead, Montana
Honored By
Daniel Bakken & Janae Bakken
Relationship
Son & Granddaughter
HE ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1939 AND DISCHARGED IN 1946. HE SERVED IN THE 5TH ARMY IN NORTH AFRICA UNDER PATTON. IN SICILY AND ITALY UNDER MARK CLARK. HE WAS IN THE TANK CORPS THE ENTIRE TIME AND WAS MADE COMMANDER OF 5 TANKS. HE WAS GIVEN A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO SECOND LIEUTENANT. RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM.