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1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch

Birth : 28 Apr 1918 New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death : 13 Aug 1944 France
Burial : Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery, New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate : 43.4857060, -91.3084920
Description : To find this monument: Crucifix in center separates front and back half, this monument can be found in the back half of the front half. Or go to the crucifix in the center of the cemetery and start searching in front of the crucifix.

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Died as the result of "friendly fire" while flying his final mission before returning stateside [the United States].John W. Colsch
391st Bomb Group, 573rd Bomb Squadron
by Maury Gallagher © 2011
The pilot, a young First Lieutenant, certainly experienced some varied emotions as he lifted... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is 1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch's memorial?

    1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery, New Albin, Allamakee County, USA.

  • When did 1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch death?

    1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch death on 13 Aug 1944 in France

  • Where are the coordinates of the 1LT John Wilfred “Smiley” Colsch's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.4857060
    Longitude: -91.3084920

Family Members:

Parent

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Leo Hiller Colsch

(1889 - 1965)

Siblings

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Peter Leo Colsch

(1913 - 2006)

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(unknow - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4857060, -91.3084920

2. Saint Peters Memorial Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4853830, -91.3045170

3. New Albin Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4997215, -91.2916718

4. Holy Cross Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4633780, -91.3299330

5. Sand Cove Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4490000, -91.3010000

6. Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5269012, -91.3167038

7. Wheatland Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4936104, -91.3880615

8. Victory Cemetery
Victory, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4873830, -91.2070170

9. German Cemetery
Victory, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5167007, -91.1941986

10. Powell Cemetery
Genoa, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5415100, -91.2073200

11. Mount Hope Cemetery
New Albin, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4386101, -91.4233322

12. De Soto Cemetery
De Soto, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4293600, -91.1958200

13. Saint Charles Cemetery
Genoa, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5715400, -91.2228900

14. De Soto Lutheran Cemetery
De Soto, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4295700, -91.1753400

15. Mays Prairie Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3741684, -91.3324966

16. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5047000, -91.4620900

17. Genoa Cemetery
Genoa, Vernon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5810010, -91.2194230

18. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5097008, -91.4655991

19. Church of Peace Cemetery
Reno, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6058006, -91.3150024

20. French Creek Methodist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4000015, -91.4255600

21. English Bench Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4265000, -91.4537000

22. Carsten Cemetery
Eitzen, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5149994, -91.4710999

23. Lawrence Ridge Cemetery
De Soto, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4078800, -91.1739700

24. Gethsemane Cemetery
Lansing, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3616714, -91.2472229