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Verdie H Gilbertson |
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| Born | Sept 7, 1923, Montevideo, Minnesota |
| Gender | Male |
| Parents | Gerhard and Selma Gilbertson |
| Schools Attended | Milan Minnesota High School |
| Branch of Service | Army |
| Additional Identifiers | |
| Service Timeframe | 1943 - 1946 |
| War/Conflict | World War Two 1939-1945 |
| Principal Units and Locations | 100th Division/ 399th/ Fox Company |
| Military Awards and Decorations | Bronze Star |
 Verdie Gilbertson with his mortar near Bitche, France in March 1945 | |
NarrativeVerdi Gilbertson served in the 100th Division of the United States Army as a combat infantryman in 1944 and 1945. His division was in active combat for over 180 days from October to May. In this book are about 60 letters that he wrote home to his family from the front lines in France and Germany. He also included many stories telling about his time in combat. http://0500vg.blogspot.com/ | |