Medals
Received: CAMPAIGN & SERVICE VICTORY MEDAL, W.W.II
DECORATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, BRONZE STAR,
PURPLE HEART, POW MEDAL, PLUS MANY MACHINE GUNNER MEDALS, AND EUROPEAN
THEATRE MEDAL, EUROPE - AFRICA - MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN MEDAL (EAME)
Military
Job: RIFLEMAN
Company:
RIDGELAND FARMERS UNION
Occupation
after War: TRUCK DRIVER
Bio:
Norman was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He lived in Florence,
Wisconsin until after he was out of the service. He then lived in
Ridgeland, Wisconsin until his death. I do not know much of his POW
experience as he would never discuss it with myself or my brother. All I
ever remember was my grandpa and grandma (his parents) and my uncle (his
brother) said he was not the same person after he came home from the
service. I have only learned from reading his Army papers that he was in
Stalag 16 and a camp, with a number of 006. My father was a very quiet
and reserved person and afraid to speak out. From what I gather from my
uncle he was never like that before he was in service.
I'm sorry that I do not have anymore information on his POW experience.
He passed away from cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice, one
son Donald, one daughter, Diane, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Message to Future Generations:
My message as a daughter of a POW to the future generations is don't be
afraid to ask questions and thank the POW's for your life in the USA.
