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Donald Raymond Gustafson

Birth	:	24 Jun 1924 Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jan 1945 Bastogne, Arrondissement de Bastogne, Luxembourg, Belgium
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Webster City Freeman/Daily Freeman Journal February 1, 1945 PFC. GUSTAFSON, STRATFORD, IS AMONG MISSING STRATFORD - Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson of Stratford have received a message from the war department stating that their son, Pfc. Donald R. Gustafson, 20, is missing in action in Belgium since Jan. 10. Private Gustafson was attached to a glider infantry company with an airborne division. Last direct word received from him was on Jan. 16 when his parents received a letter dated Dec. 31, in which he said he was in France. The Stratford serviceman left for duty in... Read More	Webster City Freeman/Daily Freeman Journal February 1, 1945 PFC. GUSTAFSON, STRATFORD, IS AMONG MISSING STRATFORD - Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson of Stratford have received a message from the war department stating that their son, Pfc. Donald R. Gustafson, 20, is missing in action in Belgium since Jan. 10. Private Gustafson was attached to a glider infantry company with an airborne division. Last direct word received from him was on Jan. 16 when his parents received a letter dated Dec. 31, in which he said he was in France. The Stratford serviceman left for duty in April, 1943, and was stationed for 10 months at Camp Mackall, N.C., and for six months at Camp Forrest, Tenn. In August he was sent overseas, receiving further training in England. A graduate of the Stratford High School in 1942, he was an active member of the Webster-Marion boys 4-H Club for several years. Webster City Freeman February 8, 1945 Pfc. Donald Gustafson Killed in Action Jan. 7 STRATFORD - Pfc Donald R. Gustafson, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson, was killed in action in Belgium, Jan. 7, his parents have been notified. The Stratford soldier was previously reported missing in action. In the service since April, 1943, he had been overseas since August and was stationed in England for some time. Last word received from him was in a letter written Dec. 31. Webster City Freeman March 29, 1945 IN UNIFORM Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson of Stratford have received word from Col. M.G. Stubbs, commander of the 193rd Glider Infantry, concerning circumstances surrounding the death of their son, Pfc. Donald R. Gustafson. A rifleman, the Stratford soldier was killed Jan. 7, as his company was attacking the enemy near Bastogne, Belgium. As the unit moved forward under intense enemy fire, Private Gustafson was hit by a burst of small arms fire and was instantly killed, according to Colonel Stubbs' message. The soldier was buried with full military honors in a U.S. cemetery, Grand Failly, France. A graduate from Stratford High School in 1942, the 20-year old soldier had been in service for 21 months and overseas for four months. Stratford Courier November 18, 1948 Remains of Son Are Being Shipped to United States Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson have been notified that the casket covered remains of their son, Donald, who was killed in action during World War II, is being shipped to the United States. Daily Freeman Journal January 5, 1949 Funeral Rites Held for Donald Gustafson BELLS MILL - Reburial services were held December 30 for Pfc. Donald Gustafson, 20, in the Stratford school auditorium. Final interment was made in South Marion Cemetery. Rev. A.R. Westerhoff, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated and military rites were conducted by the Frederick Sonksen American Legion post. Pfc. Gustafson was killed in action January 7, 1945 at Bastogne, Belgium. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Gustafson of Stratford.

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Donald Raymond Gustafson's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Donald Raymond Gustafson death?
Donald Raymond Gustafson death on 7 Jan 1945 in Bastogne, Arrondissement de Bastogne, Luxembourg, Belgium
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Raymond Gustafson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

John Rudolph Gustafson

(1894 - 1956)

Bertha Mae Lunbom Newman Gustafson

(1895 - 1981)

Siblings

Marjorie Mary Gustafson Anderson

(1916 - 1995)

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