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Cpl Donald J. Anderson enlisted on 22 October 1942 in Hancock County, Iowa.

He left the US about a month before he was seriously wounded on 13 April 1945. His wife received a telegram on 25 April stating that her husband was seriously wounded in action in Germany on 13 April. She received a telegram the day after stating that he had died on 14 April from the wounds he received. His wife also received a letter from Chaplain Frederick H. Haberer stating:

“Dear Mrs. Anderson

You have my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow over the death of your husband, Donald J. Anderson, 37449151, who died on 14 April 1945 of wounds received while performing his duty for his county.

Don was buried in a United States Military Cemetery in Western Germany. Funeral services were conducted by Chaplain (Major) Alvin A. Katt, Protestant, Assistant Division Chaplain.

On the 13th of April 1945, Donald and his company were in a coordinated attack against the enemy in the vicinity of Heilbronn, Germany. As the attack progressed, heavy enemy resistance, consisting of heavy artillery and mortar barrages, was encountered. It was during this time that Donald was seriously wounded, receiving a shrapnel wound in the back and chest. He was immediately evacuated to a hospital where he received the best of medical attention. It was later learned to our regret, that Donald had died of these wounds.

May the “God of all comfort” comfort and sustain you in your sorrow. May you find peace of heart and mind in trusting the promises of our Lord who gave His life that “whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”.”