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JENSEN, Etlar M - Date of
birth
5 March 1914 -
Age
30 -
Place of birth
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington -
Hometown
Hyada Park, Pierce County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39213274 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
359th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 November 1944 - Place of
death
Kerling-lés-Sierck, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| J | 44 | 15 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Jim Jensen (father)
Lena J. Jensen (mother)
Mayo F. Jensen (brother)
Helen M. (Van Devander) Jensen (wife)
More information
Sgt Etlar M. Jensen was employed at the Coffman-Dobson Bank of Chehalis before he enlisted in Seattle, Washington on 14 August 1943.He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation reads: For gallantry in action on 9 November 1944. Sgt Jensen killed four enemy, captured 18 and destroyed the machinegun and mortar positions which were a menace to his comrads. Although later, on Armistice Day, Sgt Jensen was killed, "his courageous action will be an undying inspiration to his comrades.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Limey, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Reed Family Tree / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.newspapers.com - The News Tribune - 6 August 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Laura S, www.newspapers.com - The News Tribune - 3 December 1944, www.ancestry.com - U.S. School Yearbooks - Stadium High School 1933