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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William D. Ahlstrom

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Boone, Iowa

Honored By

Mrs. Mary E. Ahlstrom

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

Member of the 34th Division 'Red Bull', 185th Artillery, Battery B. First Division in Europe, most days in combat, chased Rommel across North Africa. Invaded Sicily, then landed at Anzio. Was wounded at Monte Cassino in January 1944. Discharged December 1944. Awarded the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal.