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November 11, 2011Please join the Herald Times Reporter in saluting our area veterans and those currently serving our country.

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Veterans Day SaluteVeterans Day SaluteSpc. 4 Steven L. AubryHometown: OcontoBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2Where did Veteran Serve: VietnamService Highlights: Drafted into the U.S.

Army and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., prior to being deployed to Vietnam. Served as a cable splicer, working to assure steady, operational communications — sometimes under mortar attack — as a member of the 267th Signal Company. This work entailed traveling to different locations in Vietnam (Bien Hoa, Phuoc Vinh, etc.). Received Army Commendation Medal for Valor. Served his country proudly.Submitted By: Susie Aubry

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Capt. Marcus AndersonHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army ReserveYears of Service: 8Where did Veteran Serve: Manas, KyrgyzstanService Highlights: Currently deployed to Manas Transit Center,

Kyrgyzstan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 11-12. Customs Officer in Charge (OIC) and Detachment Commander.

MMC Norman C. AndersonHometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 20Where did Veteran Serve: Vietnam, USS Norry

DDe59, USSODAXSS484, USS SKATE578Service highlights: Anderson was around the world, served as Vietnam advisor 1970-71. Instructor at Great Lakes for four years, MM School, Nuclear Power School, surfaced at the North Pole on the Nuclear Submarine SSN578.

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph “Guy” ArchambaultHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1950-53Where did Veteran Serve: KoreaService Highlights: Recipient of: Silver Medal,

Purple Heart, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal National Defense Service Medal, Combat Badger and Japan Clasp Bronze Star.Submitted by: Jane Truettner

Sgt. E5 Donald J. BackusHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Marine CorpYears of Service: 1965-69Where did Veteran Serve: January 1966

to February 1967 Vietnam (Chu Lai, DaNang, Phu Bai, Hue); October 1968 to August 1969 Vietnam (Phu Bai and in the DMZ)Service Highlights: Enlisted with three very special friends, Eric Olesewski, Terry Leist and Jim Braun. Backus did his training at San Diego MCRD, Calif. Was stationed at Marine Corp Air Station in Cherry Point, N.C., in between tours in Vietnam from March 1967 through September 1968. Awarded two Purple Hearts. Positions held in Vietnam while in the Marine Corp consisted of rifleman, squad leader, assistant platoon commander and platoon commander. “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.”Submitted By: Mary Jane Backus

Staff Sgt. Robert J. BackusHometown: ManitowocYears of Service: 1942-46Where did Veteran Serve: Letye and Okinawa, Battle of OkinawaService Highlights: Training at Fort Riley, Kan., and Camp Irvin, Calif. Twenty-two men from Manitowoc County went together to serve in the 11th

Armored Division which was split between the 9th and the 11th Division — the 9th going to Europe and the 11th to the Pacific. Backus was a tank driver and made landings on Letye and Okinawa. Submitted By: Mary Jane Backus

Seaman 1st Class William A. BalzerHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy Air CorpYears of Service: Oct. 27, 1944, to June 10, 1946. Honorably dischargedWhere did Veteran Serve: South Pacific — Guam, Saipan, Tinian (he saw Enola

Gay Bomber), Mariana IslandsService Highlights: Balzer was World War II youngest journeyman pattern maker at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. Deferred for building 10 submarines, June 6, 1943. He enlisted in Navy CB’s as carpenter mate. Had one week to settle affairs in Marinette Shipbuilding Co. They phoned him to return — he was their property and the company had to build 10 more subs. The Navy took the case to court and said Balzer belonged to the Navy. The Navy lost the case. In October 1944, being single and under 27 years of age, he was drafted into U.S. Navy Air Corp.Submitted By: William and Dolly Balzer

Master 1st Sgt. E8 William C. BackusHometown: Clovis, N.M.Branch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 1967-91Where did Veteran Serve: Holland, England, Germany, Turkey, Honduras for 17 yearsService Highlights: Training at Lakeland Air Force Base in Texas.

Served his country for 24 years as an X-ray Technician. Submitted By: Mary Jane Backus

Sgt. Gerald BarnesHometown: NewtonBranch of Service: ArmyYears of Service: 25 months in World War II, 18 months overseasWhere did the Veteran Serve: He was a sergeant in

the Army infantry. He served in the vicinity of Baguio in the Philippines as well as Himeji and Wakayama, Japan near Hiroshima arriving just after the bomb was dropped. He also worked with the Air Corp Engineers building a New Airstrip in Japan. Service Highlights: He received a APT ribbon with one bronze campaign star, Philippine liberation ribbon with one bronze campaign star and Army of occupation (Japan). Contracting Malaria, he was hospitalized twice in the 54th Evacuation Hospital. His brothers, Francis and Bob, served in the Merchant Marine and Air Force, respectively.

Staff Sgt. Donald H. BarnesonHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army and Air ForceYears of Service: 3 active/7 reserves

Where did Veteran Serve: Europe, Africa, South AmericaService Highlights: Don flew with the 60th Troop Carrier Group in unarmed C-47s without lights at night dropping medicine, food, clothing and munitions to Yugoslavia in a relief operation. Submitted By: Nancy Barneson

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Veterans Day SaluteVeterans Day SaluteSgt. Charlie BauerHometown: NewtonBranch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps, Company A, First Engineering Battalion, First Marine DivisionYears of Service: 4 (Sept. 1, 1965 to Sept. 1, 1969) Served in Vietnam for 1 year, 8 months and 2 daysMilitary Installations where

served: Camp Pendleton, Calif., and VietnamService Highlights: Bauer’s unit made a beach landing at Chu Lai, Vietnam, and worked with combat engineers to help build the Chu Lai Base. He also participated in clearing roads of mines where Bauer did mine sweeping and booby-trap removals as well as patrols. He also participated in the Wyoming Operation, Colorado Operation and Jackson Operation where the unit earned a Presidential Unit Citation. Upon returning to the states, he finished his time instructing new recruits in land mine warfare, booby-trap removal and guerilla warfare.Bauer earned the following decorations: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 stars, Presidential Unit CitationSubmitted By: Cheryl Bauer

Pfc. 149th Infantryman Ornie L. BoettcherHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: Killed in action on March 24, 1945 Where did Veteran Serve: World War II

Service Highlights: Bronze Star, Purple HeartSubmitted By: Delores Boettcher

George A. BrandtHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: Started in Army Signal Corp. as a field lineman. He transferred to Air Force Aerial Gunnery School, Las Vegas, Nev. Air Force ReservesWhere did Veteran Serve: England

Service Highlights: England: May 5, 1944, to Nov. 4, 1944, — flew 28 combat missions as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 with the 305th Bomb Group (H) Chelueston England — 8th Air Force, 1st Division – 366th Squad. Battle and Campaigns: Normandy/Northern France/Rineland/Air Offersive Europe. Distinguished Flying Cross Oct. 14, 1944; Air Medal & Three Oak Leaf Clusters Jan. 18, 1944; returned to U.S on Nov. 17, 1944. Assigned as an auto equipment operator until discharged.

Capt. Dale J. BolleHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army and U.S. Army ReserveYears of Service: Enlisted Feb. 25, 1943; retired in 1967Service Highlights: Enlisted Feb. 25, 1943, serving with the Co C 324th Infantry, 44th Division as an infantryman

fighting in the Rhineland, northern France and Central Europe. Twice he was awarded the Bronze Star medal — given for bravery, heroism and meritorious service. He was wounded in December 1944 and received the Purple Heart medal. He completed his first active duty tour Nov. 7, 1945. Transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve where he served with the Reserve unit in Manitowoc until being ordered back up to active duty on Dec. 5, 1949. He served with Battery B, 231st Army Field Artillery Battalion, 6th Armored Division at Fort Leonardwood, Mo., until going to South Korea with the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. He had reported for duty in South Korea as a master sergeant but came home as a 1st Lieutenant. He returned home to his reserve unit in Manitowoc where he eventually became a captain. He then served as the unit commander for many years. He was transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve Retired in 1967. He was known by many because of his political career. He served 10 years as the chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Submitted By: Ethelyn Bolle

Staff Sgt. Daniel C. BlitzHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army and Air Force Service Highlights: Flew 9 missions as a radio operator on a B17F Flying Fortress. His plane was shot down on April 2, 1944, near Steyr, Austria. He was one of two

surviving crewmembers out of 10. After being treated for injuries, Blitz was held as a prisoner of war at camp, Stalag 17B, for one year. As Russian troops approached the camp, Germans marched the prisoners 100 miles before being released to Americans.Submitted By: Tom and Betsy

George BrandtHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceWhere did Veteran Serve: On B-17 England

Gilbert Brandt Hometown: Manitowoc

Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: Europe

Kenneth BrandtHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceWhere did Veteran Serve: On B-52 in the United States

Norman BrandtHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceWhere did Veteran Serve: On B-24 Africa

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Cpl. Walter “Wally” BrefczynskiHometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corp Years of Service: 1952-55 Where did Veteran Serve: He was stationed in Hawaii, San Diego, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines. Service Highlights: He was the admiral’s orderly, which included being his chauffeur.Submitted By: Wally’s daughter

Sgt. Aaron J. BergerHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 7½Where did Veteran Serve: Fort Benning, Ga.,; Fort Campbell, Ky.; 1st tour — Camp Eggers, Afghanistan 2005-06; 2nd tour — CSC Scania, Iraq 2008-09; 3rd

tour — COP Gamberi, Afghanistan 2010-11.Service Highlights: Bronze Star medal, two Army commendation medals, seven Army achievement medals, two good conduct medals, Air Borne badge, Air Assault badge.Submitted by: Amy LeGreve (mom)

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Veterans Day SaluteVeterans Day SaluteSpc. 4 Cliff BrennanHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1965-67Where did Veteran Serve: Boot camp – Fort Leonardwood, Mo., advance training — Fort Carson, Colo.;

one year in Vietnam during Vietnam War.Service Highlights: Had four brothers served in military, James, Mick, William “Bob” and Ray. A member of the American Legion Post No. 88 and Life Member of AMVETS Post No. 99.Submitted By: Roseann Brennan

1st Lt. Darin BreunigHometown: MishicotBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYear of Service: 20 years

Where did Veteran Serve: IraqService Highlights: Served as an environmental science officer at a U.S. detainee detention facility at COB Taji Iraq 2008-09. Submitted By: Darin Breunig

Staff Sgt. Jeremiah BreyHometown: MishicotBranch of Service: U.S. Army ReserveYears of Service: 10 years

Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq 2003-04, 2007-08, currently serving in AfghanistanService highlights: Enlisted Oct. 14, 2001. Completed boot camp in April 2002 and advanced individual training in June 2002 at Fort Jackson, S.C. Promoted to staff sergeant in January 2011. Serves with the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion in Green Bay as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and recovery specialist. Over the past 10 years Brey has received numerous awards/commendations including Army Superior Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Citation and Good Army Conduct Components Achievement.

Cpl. Jacob J. CoenenHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Marine Corp (USMC)Years of Service: 3Where did Veteran Serve: Helmand Province Afghanistan and currently deployed on USS BataanService Highlights: Graduated USMC basic training in January 2009. As a combat engineer was assigned to 2nd Marine Division,

2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, at Camp Lejuene, N.C. While serving in Afghanistan as route clearance he was a part of Operation Marjah in Helmand Province in 2010. Coenen received a Navy Achievement Medal for his actions while deployed in Helmand Province. He is currently with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed aboard USS Bataan. In June 2011 was promoted to execute the duties and responsibilities of a corporal of the Marine Corp. Submitted By: Dawn Krueger

Staff Sgt. Robert ConjurskiHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Marines and U.S. Army ReserveYears of Service: 21Where did Veteran Serve: 377th Maintenance Co.Service Highlights: Entered the Marine Corps in 1990 served nine months in Japan. After

serving eight years in the Corps, transferred to the Army Reserve in 1998. Starting in 2005, served 18 months in Iraq as a Contract Officers Technical Representative. Retired Oct. 12, 2011.Submitted By: Stacey Dondlinger

Wilbert Brey on Aug. 31, 2010, in Washington, D.C. visiting the World War II Monument depicting Battle of the Bulge

Wilbert N. BreyHometown: DenmarkBranch of Service: ArmyYears of Service: Jan. 19, 1942 to Oct. 8, 1945Where did Veteran Serve: EuropeService highlights: Medical Detachment 3rd BH, 71st Infantry, 44th Division, Bronze Star with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, European Campaign Medal 3 Battle Stars, Battle of the Bulge.Submitted By: Wilbert Brey

Cpl. Justin J. CainHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Marine CorpsYears of Service: 3½

Where did Veteran Serve: AfghanistanService Highlights: Good Conduct medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, National Defense Service medal, Rifleman, Combat Action, Purple Heart, and NATO Afghanistan.Submitted By: Jim Cain, father; Judy Luckow, mother; his sisters, Jolene and Jeanne; and nephew, Dominic

Cpl. Bill and T5 Angelus BrooksHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1943-46Where did Veteran

Serve: Europe – all countriesService Highlights: Cooks and food inspectors. Served on Gen. Eisenhower’s train and The Battle of the Bulge. Also served on Gen. Patton’s funeral train. Submitted By: Nick Brooks

Nick Brooks, Aviation Radio man 3/CHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 1943-46

Where did Veteran Serve: Atlantic and Pacific, VT 152Service Highlights: Torpedo Squadron Radio, radar, operator, photographer and machine gunner. CASU 66, San Francisco Shore Patro.Submitted By: Nick Brooks

Staff Sgt. John M. Brown III (retired)Hometown: Louisville, Ky.Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 13Where did Veteran Serve: Kreigsfeldt, Mannheim and Berlin, Germany; Fort Gordon, Ga., and Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.Service Highlights: Entire service time was a highlight. There is nothing better than serving a cause higher than yourself — and serving your country falls into this category. In addition, I was able to travel and see numerous countries and culture I would otherwise have not been able to.

Lt. Andrew ChaloupkaHometown: Port WashingtonBranch of Service: U.S. Navy nuclear subsYears of Service: 6Where did Veteran Serve: King Bay Georgia and AtlanticService Highlights: Schooled at the Naval Academy, Naval Nuclear Power School. “At sea” on the submarine USS Rhode Island.Submitted By: Chuck and Mika Maples

E5 Timothy E. Couture Sr.Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.Branch of Service: U.S. Army/NavyYears of Service: Army 15½; Navy 5½Where did Veteran Serve: Vietnam from July of 1968 to July of 1969. Then went to Germany. While serving in the Navy he was stationed on the USS Saipan in Norfork, Va., where he retired. His last

year and a half he did more 600 military funerals. As his wife for 44 years, I would pack a suitcase and be ready to go with him again, as we love our country. If younger, we would do it again.Submitted By: Kathryn Couture

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Veterans Day SaluteVeterans Day SaluteSpc. 5 E5 Richard J. DanayHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1967-70Where did Veteran Serve: United States, Korea and GermanyService Highlights: Basic and AIT training at Fort Campbell, Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Harrison, Ind. Duty with 1st Base Post Office Inchon, Korea, April 1968 to May 1969. Promoted to PFC. Duty with HQ Company, Fort Gordon, Ga., May 1969 to April 1970. Promoted to SP/4Duty with 125 AG Det (Postal) Baumholder, Germany, May 1970 to October 1970. Promoted to SP/5. Received unit commendation while serving with 125 AG. Det (Postal).

Alfred De BaucheHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Navy Nov. 21, 1945 and U.S. Army July 23, 1952Years of Service:

Navy, Nov. 21, 1945 to Aug. 15, 1946. Served in active Army Reserve for five years — July 23, 1952, to June 16, 1954.Where did Veteran Serve: Navy Boot Camp Great Lakes, Ill., and Naval Air Stations at Norman, Okla. and Memphis, Tenn. U.S. Army basic at Fort Riley, Kan., deployed to Korea in December 1952. Served in 21st T. Car. Co., assigned to driving and delivering correspondence and papers at 8th Army Head Quarters. Later driving staff car at 8th Army Head Quarters. Received discharge at Fort Sheridan, Ill. with the rank of staff sergeant.

EM3 Larry James DuzeskiHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 1970-74

Where did Veteran Serve: Norfolk, Va., and Athens, GreeceService Highlights: Basic training, Electronics/Electrical School and Electrician’s mate Class ‘A’ School (San Diego). Served on destroyer, U.S.S. Wm. M. Wood (DD-715), 6th Fleet. Homeport Norfolk, Va. Ports of call: Naples, Italy; Turkey, Crete, Greece, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cannes, France and Barcelona, Spain. Participated Special covert operations Black Sea (Operation Silver Fox) and Operation Exotic Dancer. 1972 home ported Athens, Greece. Lived there two years with his wife, Sandy.Submitted By: Sandy, Jenn, Jason and Jaime

Maj. Dean “Buddy” DavidsonBranch of Service: Retired U.S. Air ForceHometown: Baton Rouge, La.Years of Service: 20Military Installations: Mather Air Force Base, Griffiss AFB, MacDill AFB,

Columbus AFB, Osan AFB, Nellis AFB and Homestead AFB.Service Highlights: Trained as a navigator during the Vietnam War and then served as a pharmacist.Submitted By: Barbara Davidson

2nd Lt. Michael DaxHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army and Reserves – U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: Army 2; Reserves 1½; Air Force 1Where did Veteran Serve: Texas, Wisconsin, FloridaService Highlights: Dax is currently a field management flight commander at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. He also is serving as ground operations boss for the annual MacDill Air Show in November. Submitted By: Dax Family

Spc. 5 Bob DickertHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: VietnamService Highlights: Veteran was attached to the 7th Medical Det. in Cham Rahn Bay working as a

medical records clerk.Submitted By: Robert Dickert

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan J DirkmanHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 16Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq and Afghanistan, one tour each — about to be two in Afghanistan.Service Highlights: Inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club, Recognized as Installation NCO of the Year twice, Noncommissioned

Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of the Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) immediately following Sept. 11, 2001, handled distribution and support of all military assets in Metro N.Y.C. in the year following. Submitted By: Pat and Mike Dirkman

Sgt. Steven K. DvorachekHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army and U.S. Army ReserveYears of Service: 8Where did Veteran Serve: 1 year in Kuwait/Iraq and a second one-year tour in Iraq

Service Highlights: As a high school senior, he enlisted in the Army. He received specialized training in field artillery and was an armorer in charge of weapons and security equipment in Kuwait. He later was assigned convoy security duty as a Humvee driver from Kuwait to Iraq. His second deployment involved Weapons Intelligence Training (WIT). In Iraq, with Navy EOD’s and Army Special Forces, located explosive devices, detonated them and collected shrapnel for analyzing. Was promoted to sergeant in October 2009.Submitted By: Kathy and Ron Dvorachek

Staff Sgt. Corey EvensonHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. Army ReservesYears of Service: 9Where did Veteran Serve: 2 tours in Iraq and currently serving in Afghanistan

Service Highlights: Evenson is the Civil Affairs Team Sergeant for the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Mizan Detachment, Zabul, Afghanistan. His unit is the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion out of Green Bay.Submitted By: Noelle Evenson

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E4 John FecteauHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps

Years of Service: 1968-69Where did Veteran Serve: Stateside and VietnamService Highlights: Spent four months in PhuBai and 11 months on Hill 55 operating a 155 Howitzer.Submitted By: Jim Grimm

Marvin ErdmanHometown: WhitelawBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1953-55Where did Veteran Serve: Korea — K-16 Air Base Special ServiceService Highlights: Greeted Marilyn Monroe and Teery Moore at Seoul K-16 Air Base. Presently proud member of V.F.W. Kubale O’Connell Post No. 6179 in Kellenrsville.Submitted By: Jelaine Scannell

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Spc. E5 Paul FranzenHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1968-70Where did Veteran Serve: Fort Campbell, Ky., Ft. Leonardwood, Mo., 864th Engineer Battalion, Nha Trang,

Vietnam, Ft. Snelling, St. Paul, Minn.Service Highlights: Infantry orders were canceled because of a high fever after basic training. Trained instead to be a heavy equipment mechanic and became a Spec. 5 while in Vietnam. Saw a Manitowoc crane in Vietnam on a trip to one of the line companies. Orders were changed by a state senator to finish out term closer to home. Submitted By: Lois Franzen

Sgt. Jay R. Fessler Hometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. Army Years of Service: 1971-92

Where did Veteran Serve: Ft. Gordon, Ga., Ft. Jackson, S.C., Panama Canal Zone, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora, Co., Ft. Belvoir, Va., Ft, Monroe, Va., Seoul Korea and Lackland AFB San Antonio, Texas. Brief summary: After enlisting in the Army in 1971, he volunteered and was accepted into the Military Working Dog Program where he was trained as a patrol dog handler, narcotic detector dog handler, explosive detector dog handler and kennel supervisor. Service Highlights: His career includes supporting the Los Angeles Olympics (1984) with an explosive detector dog, setting up patrol and explosive detector dogs for the Pan-Am Games in Indianapolis (1986), setting up and training the explosive detector dog teams for the 1988 Seoul Olympics and Developing a Dog Program/Training Working Dogs for the country of Seychelles. Fessler also served as the military working dog manager for training and Doctrine Command and Eighth Army Headquarters, Korea. Prior to retirement from the U.S. Army, Fessler served five years as the course chief, Working Dog Detector Dog Handler Course, Department of Defense Military Working Dog School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Submitted By: Christine Fessler

Pfc. Lyle John FuhrmannHometown: MarytownWhere did Veteran Serve: Ireland, Normandy, GermanyService

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Master Sgt. Dale M. GagnonHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 25Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Turkey and Arkansas, Alaska, Colorado and WashingtonService Highlights: Retired in April 2011 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Wash., working in C-17 aircraft support. Deployed to Christchurch, New Zealand in September 2010 to support Operation Deep Freeze and flew on supply missions to the McMurdo Station Antarctica. Presently works for the U.S. State Department Drug Task Force Air Wing at Kabul, AfghanistanSubmitted By: Richard Gagnon

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Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Jon FranzHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 10Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq and Afghanistan

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Col. Robert E. GagnonHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 25 active, 5 reservesWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Italy, Germany and North Carolina, Kansas, Louisiana, New York and AlabamaService Highlights: Presently the Deputy Cmdr. G2 of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at Kaiserslautern, Germany. This command has many units, which comprise almost half of the overall U.S. Army European forces.Submitted By: Richard Gagnon

Pvt. 1st Class Arthur R. GeerdtsHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: Jan. 21, 1943 to Dec. 7, 1945Service Highlights: Arthur was a cook. He was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon

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CW2 Eric D. GoinHometown: Noblesville, Ind.Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 3 active, 3 reservesWhere did Veteran Serve: Republic of South VietnamService Highlights: Served with the 362nd Aviation Co. in Phu Loi as a CH-47 helicopter pilot. Rick was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroic Service with Oak Leaf cluster, and The Air Medal with “V” for valor in a combat mission in the Binh Phuoc Province, when his helicopter received a direct hit on April 3, 1972.Submitted By: Dr. Marsha A. Goin

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E4 Jim GrimmHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Navy (Seabees)

Years of Service: 1968-1969Where did Veteran Serve: Alaska and VietnamService Highlights: In the fall of 1968, Jim joined the military. Jim spent seven months in DaNang in transportation and five months in ChuLai as a heavy equipment operator.Submitted By: Jim Grimm

Cpl. Henry Sheldon GroverHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2 years, drove vehicles for officersWhere did Veteran Serve: United States, Southern partService Highlights: Every day of my life in service contained interesting highlights. It was an experience I will never forget and I was happy to fulfill my orders, considered a lot of the men my friends, and am thankful I came home safely!Submitted By: Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center

E7 Michael J. HeimesHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 6 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Currently based at

Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.Service Highlights: C-130 Hydraulic Journeyman 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. August 2010 promoted to Staff Sgt. Has served in Iraq, will be deployed to Afghanistan in January 2012.Submitted by: Ann M. Heimes

Cpt. Brian D. HuckinsHometown: Manitowoc; will reside in Appleton when he returns from Kuwait. Employed at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah.Branch of Service: U.S. Army ReservesYears of Service: 8 yearsService Highlights: Served two tours in Iraq with the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion during 2004-05

and 2007-08. Currently serving in Kuwait as the Environmental Science Officer with the 983rd Medical Detachment. Submitted By: Dennis and Mary Huckins (parents), Manitowoc; Laura Huckins (wife), Appleton

Master Sgt. David C. HeironimusBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 20 years, 1970-1990Where did Veteran Serve: Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina; Osan Air Base, Korea; Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Carolina; Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas; Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Ill.Service Highlights: I began my Air Force career as an aircrew member (Loadmaster) on the C-141 Airlifter assigned to the 76th Military Airlift Squadron, Charleston, S.C. This job provided some of the most enjoyable, and at the same time, the saddest moments

in my career. Logging more than 1,500 flying hours, I was fortunate enough to fly to all parts of the world in support of the goals and missions of the United States. However, at the same time, I had the responsibility of bringing home our wounded and deceased young men and women from the Vietnam War. These unforgettable aero medical evacuation missions still leave a lasting impression on what war can do to people and a Nation. Other highlights of my career include being a Training Manager for organization that included: Civil Engineering, Avionics maintenance and Air Base Support. Special Assignments are just that, special. Serving in two special assignments provided some very challenging and rewarding moments. The first was as an Advisor for the Air Force On-the Job training Programs worldwide. There were only 90 advisers whose job was to provide consulting services to all regular, Reserve and Guard units on the concepts and processes of training personnel. The second special assignment was as a 1st Sgt., the leader of all enlisted members of an Air Force organization. I was fortunate enough to be selected as the 1st Sgt. to the Year of the 23rd Air Force, Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The rewards of this position were immeasurable. I served as Superintendent of a Correctional Custody and Rehabilitation Center and finished my career in the Air Force as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Maintenance Training Section, Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Ill. in 1990.Submitted By: David C. Heironimus

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John JacoboskiHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army, World War I

Machinist’s Mate 3C Kenneth JacoboskiHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Navy, World War IIWhere did Veteran Serve: PacificService Highlights: Lost at sea when sub was struck by enemy fire. Awarded a Purple Heart.

CTR3 Amanda JohnsonHometown: MishicotBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 2 years Where did Veteran Serve: MarylandService Highlights: Outstanding sailor who is rising through the ranks fast. Actively leading the command choir she sings at baseball games, performs military funerals and keeps everyone laughing.

1st Sgt. Gerald Kaminsky Hometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 3½ yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Pacific Theater, World War IIService Highlights: Medals received: Army Commendation, Asiatic/Pacific Campaign, American Campaign and World War 2 Service. Submitted By: Eunice Kaminsky

A1C Nicole KarbowskiHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Anchorage, Alaska and Oman

Service Highlights: 4th generation service member Stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. Currently serving a 6-month deployment in Oman. Karbowski is in her second of a six-year enlistment as an Engineer Assistant.Submitted By: Sarah and Chris Karbowski

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1st Sgt. E8 Todd Karch Hometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 17 Years (10 Assignments)Where did Veteran Serve:

Kuwait, Korea and BosniaService Highlights: Recently promoted to 1st Sgt. E-8 and was assigned to the Southern California Recruiting Battalion, San Diego Recruiting Company as their 1st Sgt. He attended many military schools: Warrior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Army Recruiter Course, Station Commander Recruiting Course, Senior Leaders Course, Department of the Army First Sergeant course. Awards received: Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals and Army Achievement Metals. Submitted By: Jack and Pati Karch

Spc. Justin J Kempton Hometown: Manitowoc, Branch of Service: U.S. Army Years of Service: 3 years (currently Active Duty)

Where did Veteran Serve: Currently serving in Afghanistan.Submitted By: Angie Peltier

Spc. E4 Kevin KayeHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 5 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Germany and Iraq Service Highlights: My dad was in Operation Desert Storm.Submitted By: Kimberly Kaye

Cpl. Lloyd KayeHometown: Sturgeon BayBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: GermanyService Highlights: Proudly served his country.Submitted By: Kevin Kaye

Pfc. Marvin KlimentHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army-ArtilleryYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: KoreaService Highlights: Life member of American Legion No. 88, Honor

Guard AMVETS, No. 99 Honor Guard V.F.W., No. 659 Honor GuardSubmitted by Nadeau Family

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Pfc. James R. KnoxHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. Army

Years of Service: 1968 – Jan. 21, 1969Where did Veteran Serve: Killed in Vietnam War one week before his Valders High School classmate Carl Riederer was killed.

Richard KnoxHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: WWII

Sgt. John R. KnorrHometown: NewtonBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: January 1967 to May 1968

Where did Veteran Serve: Trained at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, before going to Vietnam in June 1967. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in December 1967.Submitted By: Cordelia Knorr

Leo E. KostechkaHometown: Reedsville Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1944-1945

Where did Veteran Serve: FranceService Highlights: Wounded in action during the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. Awarded The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart.Submitted By: Jean Yakoubek

Cpl. Matthew A. KochHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: United States Marine CorpsYears of Service: 3½ years

Where did Veteran Serve: Two tours in AfghanistanService Highlights: Awarded medals and/or ribbons for the following: National Defense, Good Conduct, Global War on Terrorism, Afghan Campaign (W-2 Stars), NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Sea Service Deployment (W-1 Star) and Combat Action. He has been recommended for a Purple Heart, due to injuries sustained during deployment.Submitted By: Marcial LaRocque

Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron S. ThrasherHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 6Where did Veteran Serve: CVN 72 (USS Abraham Lincoln)Service Highlights: Trained as a

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Years of Service: 20 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq, Kuwait, Panama, Korea and JapanService Highlights: Enlisted at 17 in 1988. Trained as Field Artillery Meteorologist honor graduate 1989. Promoted three times from 1990-97 to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Honor graduate of Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course. Appointed Noncommissioned Officer In Charge HHB 57th Det 1.Commisoned as Warrant Officer March 2006-07 Operation Iraqi Freedom. Inducted into Honorable Orders of St. Barbara and Samuel Sharp. Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award nominee.Submitted By: Cecile Koenig

T-5 Leonard E. Lesperance Hometown: Coleman (moved to Two Rivers in 1948)Branch of service: U.S. ArmyYears of service: 3½ yearsService Highlights: Fort Sheridan, Illinois (initial induction); El Paso, Texas (tank

training) and Le Havre, France. For 2½ years, Leonard moved from camp to camp in Germany including Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich, Dusseldorf, Nurnberg, Cologne, Frankfort, Bonn, and boat rides down the Rhine River. On weekends, he was part of the Special Services where he played baseball games within the camps. He played catcher, right field, second base and coached. He was befriended and played with Russ Peters who played major league baseball with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. The attached photo was taken in 1945 in Frankfort, Germany just after the war while Leonard played on the Unicorn baseball team of the 6th Division of the U. S. Army. He stayed in Germany for an additional eight weeks after the war, to complete classroom training for his diploma in mechanics.Submitted By: Bill Grimm

Senior Airman E4 Nicholas J. KnutsonHometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: Served from September 2000-September 2004. Honorable discharge 2004 as a Senior Airman E-4.

Where did Veteran Serve: Basic Training: Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas; Tech School: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Duty Station: Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England; Served in the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron at RAF Mildenhall from March 2001 to September 2004 as a Maintenance Engineer. Service Highlights: Maintenance Engineers worked with Computer Aided Drafting software as well as Geographical Information Systems (GIS). We maintained records of every buildings floor plan on base as well as tasked with the upkeep of the base map and base development map which included surveying new construction of buildings, roads, and utilities, as well as including old construction that had not been included with past maps. Pilots and aircrews depended on the surveying skills of maintenance engineers as well; anytime a plane had too hard of a landing the surveying expertise of the maintenance engineering squadron was called upon to ensure the aircraft’s airframe was still within design specifications/tolerances. Wartime role consisted of laying out the bare base design at the forwarded area as well as securing local contractors and managing those contracts for the duration of the deployment. Senior Airman Knutson was also awarded with Airman of the Year in 2003 for his hard work and dedication.

SP3 Harlan R. KruegerHometown: Rural ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1953-1955Where did Veteran Serve:

Fort Bragg, North CarolinaService highlights: Guarded homes after Hurricane Hazel hit to prevent stealing in South Carolina. Built Air strips in North and South Carolina.Submitted by: Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center

Sgt. Alvin LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: England Service Highlights: Enlisted in July 1, 1941. According to an article in a scrapbook he may

have taken part in operations in North Africa.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Edward LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. NavyWhere did Veteran Serve: Served aboard a hospital ship in the Pacific Theater of War.Service Highlights: Enlisted in December 1942, and was a

hospital apprentice stationed in New Orleans. Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Eugene LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: FranceService Highlights: Drafted and inducted in

to the Army Oct. 1, 1942. He served in France and drove an anti-aircraft truck. He was in the Battle of the Bulge.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Staff Sgt. George LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: Iceland, England and France

Service Highlights: Enlisted in October 1939, two years before the United States entered World War II. He was an Army chef.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Cpl. Gerhardt “Gary” LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. Army Air ForceWhere did Veteran Serve: Geiger Field Spokane, Wash.

Service Highlights: Enlisted in Dec. 23, 1941, just 16 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

John “Red” LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: ItalyService Highlights:

When John left for induction in the post-war Army, two of his brothers, George and Lloyd, were still in the armed services.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Spc. Casey J. LampereurHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. Army National GuardYears of Service: 8 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: 1 year in IraqService Highlights: Mom and dad are very proud of you for serving our country. You did an awesome job.

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Pfc. Gaylord LambriesHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army Corps of EngineersYears of Service: 1 year 9 months 27 daysWhere did Veteran Serve: Germany for 17 monthsService Highlights: I served with pride!Submitted By: G.L. Lambries

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Lloyd LewisHometown: CatoBranch of Service: Navy for 21 months and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.Where did Veteran Serve: Iceland, England and FranceService Highlights: Enlisted

in Navy when he was 17 and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Staff Sgt. serving in Germany and was a senior medical material specialist. He was attached to the 12th Air Force Command.Submitted By: Ann Zankle

Sgt. Bernard “Ben” L. Mahlik, Jr. (grandfather to Geoffrey Puls)Hometown: Two Rivers Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1945-1946Where did Veteran Serve:

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Spc. 4 James D. ManginHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1967-1969 (Retired)Where did Veteran Serve: 1 tour VietnamService Highlights:

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Sgt. Michael P. ManginHometown: CatoBranch of Service: U.S. Army ReservesYears of Service: 8 years, 1961-1969Where did Veteran Serve:

Trained at Fort Chaffee, Ark.Service Highlights: Trained troops throughout the eight years and proud to serve in the reserves.Submitted By: Connie Mangin

Spc. 4 E4 Shawn P. ManginHometown: Port WashingtonBranch of Service: U.S. Army, Field ArtilleryYears of Service: 2½ yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Basic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Lewis, Washington;

fought forest fires in MontanaService Highlight: Served I-Corp, 3rd Battaliion/11th Field Artillery. Volunteered to have non-English speaking Puerto Rican roommate (he had 2 years of high school Spanish), made Specialist in 1½ years, two Army Achievement medals, volunteered to fight Montana forest fires in 1994. Freedom isn’t free, thanks to Veterans.Submitted By. Connie Mangin

Kelli Mangan ScottHometown: KielBranch of Service: Minnesota Army National GuardYears of Service: 15-plus yearsWhere did Veteran Serve:

Iraq – 2006-07 (15 months); Kuwait – presently servingService Highlights: At age 19, Kelli joined the Two Rivers National Guard. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, she transferred to the Bloomington, Minn., National Guard. She now resides in Minneapolis with her husband, Dave, and two pet dogs. She hopes to be home in June 2012.Submitted By: Mr. James A. Mangan

Lance Cpl. Ranson MaedkeHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears in Service: 2 years and currently servingWhere did Veteran Serve: Currently Serving in

AfghanistanService Highlights: Enlisted in the Marines before graduating from Lincoln High School in 2009. Graduated from boot camp in San Diego, Calif. in December 2009. Graduated from Military Police Training in April of 2010. Permanent duty station is Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. Currently deployed to Afghanistan training the Afghan National Police. Will complete his second tour in April 2012.Submitted By: Brian and Patti Maedke

Staff Sgt. Arnold MalekHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: Sept. 22, 1942 to October 18, 1945Where did Veteran Serve:

Europe during World War IIService Highlights: After joining the Army, Arnie was trained in the U.S. and England. He landed at Omaha Beach in June 1944. Arnie was taken prisoner by the German Army on Oct. 22, 1944 and spent seven and a half months in three different camps as a prisoner of war. Three days before the war ended, he and eight friends escaped from Camp Stalag 3B located in Furstenberg, Germany. Arnie celebrated his 89th birthday this past July.Submitted By: Richard Malek

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Cyrilla Kugler MarcusHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy, World War IIYears of Service: 6 years, 1944-1950Where did Veteran Serve: U.S. Hospital Long Beach,

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E4 Specialist Gary McCorkleHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2007-presentWhere did Veteran Serve: June to October

2007, Fort Benning, Georgia, Basic Training; November 2007 to November 2008 Camp Casey, South Korea; November 2008 to July 2010, Fort Irwin, California; July 2010 to December 2010, Fort Gordan, Georgia — Advanced Individual Training — Re-Class January 2011; Present Camp Arifjan Kuwait. Service Highlights: Enlisted in 2007 with 11B Infantry – Reclassed in July 2010 25B Signal. Currently serving overseas in Camp Arifijan Kuwait.

Sgt. Jessica L. MartellHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service:U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 8 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq and Afghanistan (1 year each); Fort Campbell,

Kentucky for 5½ years; currently stationed in Ansbach, Germany for the last two yearsService Highlights: After performing the duties of a Human Resources Sgt. for the last seven years, Jessica is now currently serving as the BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) President in Ansbach, Germany. She organizes numerous events and trips — Europe wide — for the single soldiers of the community to ensure their best experience possible while they are stationed in Germany.Submitted By: Connie Martell

Don MeinekeHometown: MishicotBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1943-1946Where did Veteran Serve: EuropeService Highlights: Served

in the 42nd Rainbow Division and earned the Bronze Star in France in 1945.Submitted By: Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Sgt. E5 Adam MetzHometown: MaribelBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyService Highlights: Completed his basic training in Fort Jackson, North Carolina and had been stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia before his move to Germany. His job at the present time is in Panzer Kaserne. He has been in for more than six years and recently completed deployment to Afghanistan. He had completed his schooling for Airborne and Air Assault. While stationed in Germany, he has had to take training in different countries: Holland, Italy, Austria and Lithuania.Submitted by: Carol Metz BU3 Benjamin T. Metz Hometown: MaribelBranch of Service: U.S. Naval ReservesYears of Service: December 2008 to present and will be out in 2016. Service Highlights: He completed his basic training in Great Lakes, Ill. His command was ACB-1 Detachment 110 Coronado, Calif. He spent six months in Ramadi, Iraq in support of Navy Seals Team 3. While in Iraq, he went on convoys, did security, and camp maintenance.Submitted by: Carol Metz

Cpl. Jacob Metz Hometown: MaribelBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: May 2006 to September 2009. Service Highlights: He completed his basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was stationed in Fort Drumm, New York. He was with the 10th Mountain Div., 3rd Batallion, 6th Field Artillery. He spent 14 months in Kirkuk, Iraq. During his time in Iraq, he had gone on combat patrols and worked in field artillery.Submitted by: Carol Metz

Pfc. Stanley MottHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: ArmyYears of Service: 3 years, 5 months, 2 daysWhere did Veteran Serve: Korea from 1950-1951, Japan in 1949Service Highlights: Stan followed in the footsteps of six of his brothers; they all served in World War II and

he followed behind to serve in the Korean War. He was a part of the “Chosen Frozen,” aka the Chosen Reservoir, during November and December of 1950. Stan also went to Japan in April 1949 for active duty. He received many different medals including four Bronze Stars throughout his service. Submitted By: Lisa Mott

Staff Sgt. Arthur MrotekHometown: Polish HillBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: Four years as a member of Company B of the 7th Infantry DivisionWhere did Veteran Serve: Pacific Theater Aleutian Islands, Marshall, Philippines and OkinawaService Highlights: For the final

assault on Okinawa, the 7th joined the 9th and the 27th, and two Marine Divisions, the 1st and the 6th. This was the first breakthrough on the East Coast and was the beginning of the end for Japan. Going into that campaign, only 18 men remained in the company that left for the U.S. with Art. Art received two Purple Hearts with cluster (bayonet wound to the arm and a leg wound from foxhole shellings). Douglas McArthur asked the 7th Division to help secure the situation in Korea. Submitted By: Kay Felde

Platoon Sgt. Eugene MrotekHometown: Polish HillBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: Enlisted right after Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941. He served a

total of 40 months in company C of the 320th Engineers Battalion. Where did Veteran Serve: Rhineland, Germany, Northern France and Central EuropeService Highlights: Awarded two Purple Hearts with oak leaves clusters, Bronze Star, and ETO Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars. On June 6, 1945, he was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement. From Jan. 3-23, 1945, in the vicinity of Saarlauter, Germany, there were three weeks of constant threat of enemy artillery. Eugene directed his platoon in the construction of a fixed bridge to supplement a captured bridge. The river was freezing and thawing and continued water level changes with frequent barrages of enemy fire. They accomplished the task, but many men died or were wounded. One day, while driving a superior officer, Eugene went over a land mine, which exploded. The officer was killed and Eugene was left for dead. His dog tags were retrieved and handed in. Another party came and found him still alive and transported him to a hospital. Submitted By: Kay Felde

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Sgt. Max MrotekHometown: Polish HillBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 24 months as part of the 42nd Rainbow Division. He was a squad leader of 12 men for a rifle squad.Where did Veteran Serve: Rhineland and Central EuropeService Highlights: Received the Bronze Star for valiantly serving in action. On Jan. 30, 1945, when the American Army was advancing on Wurzburg, and things were not going well resulting in many casualties,

they had to retreat for a time. Max advanced through machine gun fire and grenades to save a wounded soldier and brought him back to get medical attention. He went back again through the lines and retrieved another wounded soldier. Both soldiers’ lives were saved. After the war was over, Max was part of the army of occupation. During this time, he was part of the Army football team. He was selected as part of the All Star team.Submitted By; Kay Felde

Staff Sgt. Lester NaidlHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 10 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Texas, Colorado, Okinawa,

Wisconsin, South Dakota, MichiganService highlights: Picked up the rescues from the Korean WarSubmitted By: Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center

Lance Cpl. Robert NewbyHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: United States MarinesYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Vietnam, 13 monthsService Highlights: Based at

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Airman 1st Class Donald H. NollHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Air Force

Years of Service: 5 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Far East, Pacific, North Air DefenseService Highlights: Korean Veteran - Tail Gunner B-29 Bomber 98th Bomb Wing, Korean missions were flown from Yakota Air Base, Japan. I continued in the Strategic Air Command In-Air Refueling B47 Bombers and Fighters for Air Defense between Greenland, Maine and Alaska. As a member of the 4060 Refueling Wing, I participated in establishing a high standard of an In-Air Refueling system for 24-hour bomber and tanker alerts under the leadership of Gen. Curtis Lemay.Submitted By: Family

Cpl. Nicholas W. NateHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 4½ yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq and AfghanistanService Highlights; Received Navy/Marine Corps Achievement MedalSubmitted By: Debbie Nate

Spc. E4 Larry R. NickelsHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: July 1964 to June 1967Where did Veteran Serve: Vietnam WarSubmitted By: Marie Nickels

Cpl. David C. NeuserHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYear of Service: 1961-1966Where did Veteran Serve: Joined the Marines in June of 1961 and completed the 13-week induction/boot camp at

the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif. First assigned to Headquarters 7th Motor Transport Division in Camp Pendleton, California for 16 months. Second assignment was to the Marines Security Guard Battalion in Fort Meyers, Virginia and subsequently assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco (north Africa). Final assignment was to the Marine Barracks in Brooklyn, N.Y. awaiting honorable discharge in May of 1965. Involuntarily extended three months due to the Vietnam conflict.

Cpl. Gerald Nelson Hometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: ArmyYears of Service: 32 monthsWhere did Veteran Serve: Five countries in EuropeService Highlights: Sherman Tank Gunner, earned four battle stars.

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Spc. Shaun NovakHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Taji, IraqService Highlights: Shaun was with the 4th Infantry

Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. He deployed to Iraq in December 2005 and was killed in action in Taji by a roadside bomb on Aug. 27, 2006. Shaun was awarded the following Medals: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Qualification Badge.Submitted By: Randy and Brenda Novak

QM 3/0 Gerald R. PilgerHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy – SubmarineYears of Service: 3 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Southwest Pacific OceanService Highlights: Made three combat patrol runs on Manitowoc built Submarine, USS Jallao SS 368. In the Battle of Philippine Sea, sunk Japanese cruiser. Rescued five

airmen whose aircraft was shot down by Japanese off Marcus Island.Submitted By: Jan Van Bycke

Staff Sgt. John E. PrestonHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceService Highlights: Staff Sgt. John E. Preston, enlisted in the Air Force in October 1942. After completing basic training at Kessler Field, Mississippi and Lowry Field, Colorado, he was sent to March Field, Riverside, Calif. and on to Hickam Field, Hawaii. He was destined for combat on Saipan Island, from July 1944 to January 1945. He completed 40 bombing missions on the B-24 Liberator receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal.

Sgt. Chad S. PohlHometown: Two Rivers Branch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 2007 to presentWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq, Korea and AfghanistanService Highlights: Chad is currently serving his second tour in Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Chad is proud to serve his country for his family and friends. Chad was recently selected for Staff Sgt. in September 2011. Submitted By: Mary Pohl

2nd Lt. Ralph W. PleussHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Army Signal Corps.Years of Service: More than 4 years from July 10, 1941 to Nov. 13, 1945

Where did Veteran Serve: Stationed in India by Nepal as part of the CBI (China, Burma, India) campaign of the Asiatic Pacific Theater.Service Highlights: Constructed telephone lines for air installations from which our pilots flew over the hump, Himalayan Mountains. Survived strafing by Japanese planes. Best friend right next to him did not. Faithfully used mosquito net nightly; never got malaria. November 1944 returned to U.S. by way of Atlantic completing trip around the world. Landed in New York City and kissed the ground. Recommended to OCS, officer’s candidate school, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, graduating 2nd Lt. “The hardest thing I ever did.”Submitted By: Alan Pleuss

E4 Spc. John PruchaHometown: MishicotBranch of Service: National Guard ArmyYears of Service: 7 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: IraqHighlights: John

served for two tours in Iraq. What an experience. I thank God he came home safe. I love John and I’m very proud of him. My son John is a protector and now works for Mishicot and Manitowoc Police Departments. Still serving and protecting us all. I love you, Johnny. May God be with you always.Submitted By: Faye Michel

Ben Pyles (father of Michael Pyles)Hometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 30 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Turkey, Vietnam

and KoreaSubmitted By: Dorothy Graeger

Michael Pylesson of Ben Pyles) Hometown: Manitowoc Branch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 11 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Guard of Unknown Soldiers and Bush. Served two times in Iraq.

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Staff Sgt. Geoffrey L. Puls (Grandson of Bernard L. Mahlik)Hometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 2002-2006

Where did Veteran Serve: Based at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. and served two tours in Iraq.Service Highlights: Earned the “Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal” for service in Iraq. Submitted By: Maureen Mahlik

Cpl. Charles Oswald Jr.Hometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1952-1954Where did Veteran Serve: During Korean War in Japan and Korea

Service Highlights: Served with 43rd Combat Engineers Construction Battalion 6th Armored DivisionSubmitted By: Shirley Oswald

Staff Sgt. Carl J. PfefferkownHometown: Francis CreekBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 4 years, 1966-1970Where did Veteran Serve: K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, MichiganService Highlights: Hydraulic Technician. Worked on B52 Bombers and KC 135 Tanker

airplanes. Lived on the Air Force Base, it was like a big village; they had a commissary, bowling, ceramics, gas stations, officer club, NCO Club, bank, gym, park, fishing and moreSubmitted By: Mary Lou Pfefferkorn

Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer Erle RadeunzHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy and National GuardYears of Service: 4

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Cpl. Derek J. RauensHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: June 9, 2008 to presentWhere did Veteran Serve: Boot Camp at Marine Corps

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Lance Cpl. Anthony ReevesHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 2½ yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Afghanistan for two deploymentsService Highlights: Lance Cpl. Reeves was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps

Achievement Medal for Professional and Superior Performance while serving in Afghanistan on Feb. 6, 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Submitted by Kent Reeves

Pvt. Karl Rieck, 9th Wisconsin RegimentHometown: Town of MeemeBranch of Service: Union ArmyYears of Service: 1862 – 1865Where did Veteran Serve: Arkansas, Louisiana and

OklahomaService highlights: He was assigned to duty with the Commissary Department which was entrusted with the task of getting food supplies to the men on the fighting front during the Civil War. He was the last of the Civil War Veterans from Manitowoc to die; he died on April 30, 1936.Submitted By: John Wiegand

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Carl RiedererHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1968 – Jan. 1969 (Killed in Vietnam War)

Lance Cpl. Jake RevolinskyHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: Active Duty Marines: 2003-07; Inactive Readiness Reserve Marines: 2007-2001Where did Veteran Serve:

Feb. 22, 2003, as a senior at Lincoln High School, entered the U.S. Marines delayed entry program; June 6, 2003 to Sept. 5, 2003, basic training at Camp Pendelton, California; Oct. 21, 2003, completed Marine Combat training with the School of Infantry at Camp Pendelton; December 2003, promoted to Pvt. 1st Class at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Jan. 2004, completes military police training at Fort Leonard Wood; Feb. 11, 2003, deployed to Kuwait from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Feb. 29, 2003, enters Iraq, duties include driving a humvee and being a turret gunner on convoys; Sept. 13, 2004, returns to Camp Lejeune; Nov. 4, 2005, deployed to Al Asad, Iraq for second time with a different unit, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit; May 3, 2006 returns to Camp Lejeune; June 1, 2006, promoted to Lance Cpl; June 8, 2007, four years of active duty with Marines completed; June 2011, four years of inactive readiness reserve completed. Service Highlights: Awarded National Defense Service Medal, two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal and two Letters Of Appreciation. Submitted By: Paula Revolinsky

Master Sgt. Bryan RichmondHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 20, retiredWhere did Veteran Serve: Middle East, 9 timesService Highlights: Medals received include Air Force Good Conduct, Meritorious Service, three Air Force Commendations, Air Force Achievement, Army Achievement, Iraqi Campaign, two Nationa Defense, Global War on Terror, Service and Expeditionary. Submitted By: Eunice Kaminsky

Staff Sgt. LaVern RossHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army and U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 3 years 6 Months 4 DaysWhere did Veteran Serve: Richmond, Va., Guam and Pacific Islands

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Cpl. Jerome RouseHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army Years of Service: 1Where did Veteran Serve: VietnamService Highlights: Was drafted in 1969,

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QM3/C Don T. SchroederHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 3 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: PacificService Highlights: Don fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest battle in Navy history (284 navy ships), while

serving on the USS Sangamon CVE26. Don also fought in the Battle for Okinawa when the Sangamon took a Kamikaze hit May 4, 1945, putting the ship out of commission for the remainder of the war. Don received the following medals: Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with five stars, Philippine Presidential Unit Medal, and Philippine Liberation Medal.Submitted By: Lynn Korinek

Glenn W. Shambeau, Spc. 3 - 8th Infantry DivisionHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1955-1957Where did Veteran Serve: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala.Service highlights: He did his basic training at Fort Leonard

Wood, Missouri and more training at Fort Carson, Colorado. He then transferred to the Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, where the Redstone Rockets were made. Submitted By: Beverly Shambeau

Cpl. Richard Joseph SchultzHometown: Two RiversBranch of Serve: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1947-1951Where did Veteran Serve: North KoreaService Highlights: While prisoner of war in North

Korea, Richard was a member of Co. K 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was taken prisoner after this unit was surrounded while fighting enemy forces near Unsan, North Korea on Nov. 2, 1950. He died while a prisoner on March 31, 1952. His remains are not yet recovered. Richard’s family is currently working with the Army to bring his remains home.Submitted By: Diana Graykowski

Lester Shimek, Water Tender 2nd U.S. NavyHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 1943-1946Where did Veteran Serve: South Pacific – Tin Can Sailor of USS Halford DD480Service highlights: Served in the

last big battle of World War II – Battle of LadySubmitted By: Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center

Master Sgt. George W. SchanenHometown: Cohasset, Minn.Branch of Service: U.S MarinesYears of Service: 4 years

Where did Veteran service: South Pacific

Lance Cpl. Dustin J. SchneiderHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 2001-2005

Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq in 2003 and Iraq in 2005Service highlights: Marine Military Occupation Specialties - Aircraft Recovery Secondary, Heavy Machine Gunner Providing Convoy Security. Among several awards received are: Outstanding Volunteer and The First Presidential Unit Citations Award since Vietnam. He served in the most deployed Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS-271).Submitted By: Paul and Cheri Schneider

Lawrence J. ShallueHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1967-1968Where did Veteran Serve: VietnamService Highlights: He drove a personnel carrier and hit a mine. Lawrence was knocked unconscious. When he came to, he pulled the others out, which earned him a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.Submitted By: Catherine Shallue

Seaman 1st Class Melvin ShimonHometown: WhitelawBranch of Service: U.S. NavyWhere did Veteran Serve: South PacificService Highlights: World War II, served in South Pacific, Majuro and Guam. Past Commander of VFW Post 6179 in Kellnersville. Proud to have a son and three grandchildren who served.Submitted By: Melvin Shimon

Patrick ShimonHometown: Valders Branch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 4 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Louisiana, Korea, Upper MichiganService Highlights: Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1983-1987. Served in three different states and also one year in South Korea. Had a few short stops in the Philippines and Okinawa. Proud member of the VFW Post 6179 out of Kellnersville.Submitted By: Patrick Shimon

Ralph SkardaHometown: ManitowocWhere did Veteran Serve: World War IIService Highlights: Last school year for our English research paper we had to come up with a topic that interested us. I have always been interested in how my Grandpa (I call him Poppa)

felt that the B-24 Liberators influenced the outcome of WWII. You see, my Poppa, Ralph Skarda, was a Technical Sgt. and was a radio operator with the 446th Bombardment Group B-24 Liberator. He flew on 23 missions and 29 practice missions from Bungay, England to Germany in 1943. When I interviewed him for my paper and video, I came to understand how important these missions helped to cripple the advancement of the Germans through Europe by bombing their refineries and other war resources. Poppa was only 18 when he went to war. He put his college education on hold to join the Air Force during WWII. He told me about a lot of scary experiences that he had and some funny stories, too. I am so happy that he is able to share his stories with me. It has made me understand all the sacrifices that our men and women had made during WWII that I otherwise wouldn’t have known. I am very proud of my Poppa and want to thank him and all the other Veterans for all that they have done for our country.Submitted By: Logan Swanson

Spc. 4 Dennis Eugene SteckerHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: May 28, 1970 to Nov. 17, 1970Where did Veteran Serve: Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam

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Staff Sgt. Donald SteeberHometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: U.S. Army Air ForceYears of Service: 4 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: ArizonaService Highlights: Control tower operatorSubmitted By: Russell Steeber

Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Steeber, AK3 aviation supply Hometown: Kellnersville Branch of Service: U.S. Navy Years of Service: 1985 to 1989 (Persian Gulf War) Where did Veteran Serve:

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Sgt. Michael SteeberHometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: U.S. Army Years of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: FranceService Highlights: World War ISubmitted By: Russell Steeber

Sgt. Radar Mechanic Richard Steeber Hometown: Kellnersville Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Corp (Air Force) Years of Service: 3

years from 1943 to 1946 during World War II Where did Veteran serve: Rhineland, Central Europe Service Highlights: Stationed in England, Ascention Island South America and France; Victory Medal American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, WWII Bronze Battle Stars, and two Overseas ServiceSubmitted by: Evelyn Steeber

Rick Steeber, RM2 (E5) Hometown: Kellnersville Branch of Service: U.S. Navy Years of Service: 4 years from 1972-1976 during the Vietnam War

Where did Veteran Serve: Navy Communications Station in Naples, Italy Submitted By: Evelyn Steeber

Pfc. Russell M. SteeberHometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: U.S. Army Air ForceYears of Service: 2 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Laoag, PhilippinesService Highlights: Control tower operator

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Staff Sgt. Dean StoegerHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 10Where did Veteran Serve: Pacific Service Highlights: Served in the Philippines, Hawaii,

Australia and Japan. Submitted By: Tana Spevacek

Cpl. Fred StoegerHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: MarinesYears of Service: 3 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: KoreaService Highlights: Served on USS Orinskany for 2 yearsSubmitted By: Tana Spevacek

Capt. Greg StoegerHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 3 years active, 12 years reserveWhere did Veteran Serve: Korea and Middle EastService Highlights: Served in Korea as an MP; served in

Desert Storm in Artillery.Submitted By: Tana Spevacek

Spc. 4 Russell R. SteeberHometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2 years from 1975 to 1977Where did Veteran Serve: 101st MP Company, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Service Highlights: Military PoliceSubmitted By: Russell Steeber

Maj. Anthony StoegerHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Army Years of Service: 16Where did Veteran Serve: Iraq 2 toursService Highlights: Fort Hood,

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Capt. Jennifer StoegerHometown: Illinois Branch of Service: Army Years of Service: 5 years Where did Veteran Serve: Fort HoodService Highlights: Was in Bosnia for 9 months

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Master Sgt. John L. “Jack” SullivanHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Air Force Year of Service: June 16, 1950 to June 15, 1954 during the Korean

Conflict; 4 years active duty, 7 years U.S. Air Force ReserveWhere did Veteran Serve: 26 months at 3511th Combat Crew Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, a B-29 training facility and 22 months at Tenth Air Force Headquarters, Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan, attaining the position of Personnel Sgt. Maj.Submitted By: Jack L. Sullivan

Machinist Mate 3rd Class Vernon J. TheyerlHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy (Seabees)Years of Service: 1943 through 1945Where did Veteran

Serve: Okinawa (World War II)Service Highlights: Vernon did his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois. After finishing his basic training he was shipped to Okinawa as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class in the 36th United States Navy Battalion until the end of World War II. He received his Bronze Campaign Star and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon.Submitted By: Mary Jane Backus

Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class Paul M. TikalskyHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. Navy/U.S. Marines Years of Service: 3 years; joined the U.S. Navy in September 1942Where did Veteran Serve: Navy Boot Camp, San Diego, California; U.S. Navy Hospital Corp School, San Diego; U.S. Naval hospital, Mare Island, California; Marine Corps Medical School, San Diego; Fifth Amphibious Corps, U.S. Marines, San Diego and Honolulu, Hawaii; Participated in the Invasion of Saipan. Returned to Honolulu, Hawaii, was hospitalized and returned to United States to Seattle Naval Hospital. From Seattle Naval Hospital, transferred to Great Lake Naval hospital as a patient. Assigned to University of Louisville, Ky.; then assigned to Great Lake Naval hospital for honorable discharge from U.S. Navy in 1945.Submitted By: Paul M. Tikalsky Sr.

Staff Sgt. Edward L. VettingHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyWhere did Veteran Serve: Trained at Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. At that time Camp Wolters was the largest infantry

replacement-training center in the United States. Spent 13 months in Italy, too.Service Highlights: In November 1945, Edward was shipped out with the 349th Infantry and landed in Naples, Italy. He traveled through Italy for 13 months with the Army of Occupation before returning to the United States where he was granted an honorable discharge in February 1947 with the rank of staff sergeant.

Staff Sgt. Milton VraneyHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 3½ years from 1942-1945Where did Veteran Serve: World War II in the PacificService Highlights: Stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines; served in the motorpool of a transportation unit; earned the Bronze Star; in November 2008 was selected for the first Honor Flight of Wisconsin veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.Submitted By: Judy Borgwardt

Maj. David E. WallingHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 21 YearsWhere did Veteran Serve: European Theater of Operation and U.S.A.Service Highlights: Volunteered as an aviation cadet in 1943.

Became a navigator in World War II on a C-47 aircraft with 22 combat missions. Was re-called for the Korean War, became a B-29 instructor navigator. Retired from the Air Force Reserve in 1964 with rank of Maj. and Master Navigator after six years active duty and 15 years of reserve duty. Submitted By: Lorraine M. Sperry

Spec. Adam L. WaltersHometown: Two RiversBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 2-plus yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and currently serving in Afghanistan with 101st AirborneService Highlights: Spec. Walters is currently serving in Afghanistan, as an Airborne infantryman and pathfinder, with the 101st Airborne. He is married to Katherine D. (Maedke) Walters, formerly of Two Rivers. Spec. and Mrs. Walters currently reside at Oak Grove, Ky. Submitted by: Billie Jo Maedke

Yeoman 2nd Class Leonard B. VogelHometown: NewtonBranch of Service: U.S. Navy

Years of Service: From 1944 to 1946 in active service, and from 1946 to 1951 in Naval Reserve. After boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Station, Leonard was assigned to the USS Burias (AG-69) in early March 1944. The Burias received orders to join Service Squadron (ServRon) 10 stationed at Saipan in the Mariana Islands. The Burias worked in conjunction with USS Hector and USS Luzon making hull and electronic repairs to warships during the bloody Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. Leonard was the noncommissioned officer in charge of decommissioning the ship in Bremerton, Wash. after the war. Service Highlights: Being in the Mariana Islands on August 6, 1945, on the day that the B29 Enola Gay left from Tinian to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and three days later for the B29 Bockscar leaving to drop the bomb on Nagasaki, saving millions of American lives and ending the war against Japan.Submitted By: Patrick G. Vogel

First Sgt. Wayne J. Voss (Retired)Hometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 23 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq, 2 tours (Dessert

Storm/Iraqi Freedom)Service Highlights: Awarded the Knowlton Award for achievements and contribution to the military intelligence corps; as First Sgt., company awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence; NCOIC of the Army Master Analyst Program; NCOIC, 1st Armored Division Analytical Control Element During OIF 2003.Submitted By: Margaret Voss

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Veterans Day SaluteVeterans Day SaluteSgt. Eldon H. WatryHometown: ChiltonBranch of Service: ArmyYears of Service: 1952-1954Where did Veteran Serve: KoreaService Highlights: L Co. 3rd BN 27th Regt. 25th Div. CIB, two Purple Hearts, UN Korean Service two Stars, Presidential Unit Citation two Oak Leaf, Korean Pres. Unit Citation, Good Conduct,

Expert Rifleman, Korean War Medal, Radio Rep School.Submitted By: Eldon H. Watry

Staff Sgt. Troy WeidlingHometown: ValdersBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 16 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Iraq, Albania, Kosovo, Democratic Republic of the CongoService Highlights: Staff Sgt. Weidling is currently serving as an Advanced Aircraft Flight Control and Instrument Technician

Supervisor at MALS-29, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. He has served on the USS Saipan, USS Nassau and the USS Wasp. His last operation was for Operation Iraqi Freedom and was deployed to Al Taqaddum Airbase and Al Asad Airbase. He has completed three apprenticeships: Electronics Technician Journeyman, Electronics Mechanic Journeyman, Maintenance Electrician (Any Industry) Journeyman. Submitted By: Sandra Weidling

Bill Weinert, Lt. U.S. Navy and Lt. Cmdr. U.S. Navy ReserveHometown: ChicagoBranch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 1983-1991 (8 years active), 1991-2003 (12 years reserve)Where did Veteran Serve: Allied Naval Forces Southern Europe, Naples, ItalyService Highlights: Growing up in a military family originally from Manitowoc, this Submarine Officer kept his Manitowoc connections while earning Defense Meritorious Service (DMSM), Navy Achievement (NAM) and National Defense medals serving in Europe and stateside. Now settled into an engineering career in Chicago.Submitted By: Steve Weinert

Sgt. Bernard WeidlingHometown: Wisconsin DellsBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 3 years Submitted By: Sandra Weidling

ENC (SS) Charles L. Wedel (Retired)Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.Branch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 20 yearsWhere did Veteran Serve: Atlantic and Pacific Fleet (1942-1945) during World War II

Service Highlights: Served aboard: USS Indianapolis GA35, USS Proteous AS19, USS Icefish SS367 (two War Patrols). USS Sablefish SS303, USS Conger SS477, USS Sarda SS488 and USS Crevalle SS291. Instructor and Chief of the Boat USS Tautog SS199. Accompanied USS Cobia SS245 during towing from New London, Conn. to Milwaukee and served as Cobia’s Chief of the Boat and instructor until retiring in 1961. He earned six Good Conduct Awards and the Bronze Star.Submitted By: His children

Special Agent Criminal Investigation Steve WeinertHometown: ManitowocBranch of Service: U.S. ArmyYears of Service: 1981-1987Where did Veteran Serve: West GermanyService Highlights: Second in command at a U.S. Army Counterintelligence Field Office in Germany, Steve served throughout Europe in Surveillances, Inspections and Special Operations.Submitted by: Alison Weinert

Cpl. Mathew WinkelHometown: Elkhart Lake (St. Anna)Branch of Service: U.S. Army - B840 EABYears of Service: 1951 to 1953Where did Veteran Serve: KoreaService Highlights: Served in SCARF building airstrips out of rice paddies for the Air Force at K55, now a big airport. Submitted By: Berniece Winkel

ABH2 Travis WondrashHometown: Francis Creek Branch of Service: U.S. NavyYears of Service: 9 years; presently still servingWhere did Veteran Serve: 1 tour each, Iraq and AfghanistanService Highlights: 5 years as handler director aboard the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in air support of the troops on the ground. Graduated joint forces firefighters school in San Angelo, Texas. Also a certified national registry EMT serving his country at the gateway to the MED, ROTA SPAIN.Submitted By: Patrick Wondrash

Sgt. Donald J. ZeddiesBranch of Service: U.S. Air ForceYears of Service: 4 years, 1950-1954

Where did Veteran Serve: Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Fort Belvoir Va.; Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan and two years at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan. Service was in Korean Conflict.

A Salute To VeteransThank you for reading the the inaugural edition of the Herald Times Reporter’s Veterans Day Salute to Veterans special section. As we pause today, Veterans Day, to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen, we do so with the knowledge that thousands of our fellow countrymen and women find themselves in harm’s way in the call to duty.

Our thanks to the family members of veterans who took the time to submit photos and information about their loved ones. Finally, a profound thanks to the men and women who answered the call to serve our country.

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Staff Sgt. Frank C. ZemanHometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: U.S. Army EngineersYears of Service: April 1943 to December 1945Where did Veteran Serve: Normandy, Northern France, Adrennes, Rhineland, Central

Europe campaignsService Highlights: World War II remembrance; he was a surveyor on bridges that were built in France, Belgium, Germany and Holland. He received the Legion of Merit medal for being responsible for engineering on four railroad bridges at Brachelen, Germany and Roermond, Holland. In the performance of this duty he demonstrated exceptional ingenuity and skill in handling all engineering problems accurately and promptly.Submitted By: Joyce Zeman

Senior Airman John Zeman Hometown: KellnersvilleBranch of Service: Air ForceYears of Service: 1973 until 1977Where did Veteran Serve: Lackland Air Force Base in Texas; Keesler Air Force

Base in Mississippi, Campion Air Force Base in Alaska and Baudette Air Force Station in MinnesotaService Highlights: Basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Technical training at Keesler Air Force Base, trained as Aerospace Controls and Warning System Operator. Upon completion of training, transferred to the 743rd squadron at Campion Air Force Base. At Campion, tracked weekly flights of Soviet aircraft intruding on U.S. airspace and escorted those aircraft out of the airspace. While stationed at Campion, obtained the level of Expert. The 743rd squadron also was awarded the outstanding unit citation. After that, transferred to the 692nd squadron at Baudette. While at Baudette, was named Airman of the Month and Airman of the quarter. Was also part of the 23rd Air Division championship basketball team in 1976. Submitted By: Joyce Zeman

Cpl. Ashley E. ZifkoHometown: Two Creeks; graduated 2008 from Mishicot High SchoolBranch of Service: U.S. MarinesYears of Service: 3 years

Where did Veteran Serve: Based in Yuma, Ariz., but she is on her first deployment to Afghanistan and has been there since the spring of 2011.Service Highlights: Ashley works on aviation electronics on the Harrier jets. We are very proud of her. Her father, Ray Zifko, served in the U.S. Navy Seabees, and her grandfather, Raymond Rikkola, served as a communicator in World War II in the U.S. Army.

Top: Whippet tank from War Exhibit Train in Manitowoc, April 1919. Courtesy Manitowoc County Historical SocietyLeft: Image from “Don’t Say No to USO” campaign by WOMT during World War II. Courtesy Manitowoc County Historical SocietyBottom: A crowd watches as a parade of soldiers from Company H returns for a homecoming following the Spanish American War. The celebration took place on South Eighth Street in front of the Williams House in 1898 in Manitowoc. Courtesy Manitowoc County Historical Society

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