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Ernest Henry Bohlken

Birth	:	2 Sep 1921 Wayne Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Dec 1944 France
Burial	:	Roland Cemetery, Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1660000, -93.5170000
Description	:	Tec5, 103rd Cav Recon Trp, 103rd Inf Div, World War II. Killed in action. SOURCE: THE ANANOSA EUREKA, …DECEMBER 12, 1944, ……PAGE 1 WAYNE SOLDIER DIES IN FRANCE Corp. Ernest Bohlken, 23, was killed in action in France Dec. 4, according to word sent by the War Department to his wife, Clara Bohlken, in Anamosa. He was born Sept 2, 1921, at Wayne center. Oct. 18, 1942, he married Clara Hubbard, Anamosa. He entered the service Dec. 17 1942, and received his training at Camp... Read More	Tec5, 103rd Cav Recon Trp, 103rd Inf Div, World War II. Killed in action. SOURCE: THE ANANOSA EUREKA, …DECEMBER 12, 1944, ……PAGE 1 WAYNE SOLDIER DIES IN FRANCE Corp. Ernest Bohlken, 23, was killed in action in France Dec. 4, according to word sent by the War Department to his wife, Clara Bohlken, in Anamosa. He was born Sept 2, 1921, at Wayne center. Oct. 18, 1942, he married Clara Hubbard, Anamosa. He entered the service Dec. 17 1942, and received his training at Camp Claiborne, LA. Ft. Riley, Kan. and Camp Howzie, Texas. Surviving are his wife, a baby daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bohlken, Wayne Center, Two sisters, Eileen at home, Alvina Wilkens, Anamosa, and two brothers, Leonard and Irvin, both of Wayne Center. Source: Monticello Express, Monticello, Iowa, February 22, 1945 Memorial Services Held Last Sunday A memorial service for Tech. Cpl. Ernest Henry Bohlken, 23, was held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Sunday morning, Feb. 18, in charge of Rev. Frederick H. Kehren, pastor. Rev. Kehren preached the sermon from the text, St. Matthew 36:36-47. During the service a candle on the altar standing in front of the crucifix was lighted by his brother, Leonard Bohlken. His gold star was affixed to the church service flag by Lt. Leo Waggoner. Miss Johanna Kehren acted as organist, and hymns were sung by Mrs. George Folkerts, Hildegard Kehren and George Harms. The American Legion Post of Anamosa attended the' service in a body. Tech. Cpl. Bohlken Was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Wayne township, a son of Ben H. and Anna Mary Weers Bohlken. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. John P. Willms. Following his attendance at the rural schools of Wayne township, he assisted his father as a farmer. He was also a skilled mechanic. He was married to Clara Elizabeth Hubbard Oct. 18, 1942. Their marriage occurred at Kahoka, Mo. and was performed by Rev. J. N. Monroe. He entered the service of the United States in 1942 and received basic training at Camp Claiborne, La.; Fort Riley, Kan.; and Camp Howze, Texas. During the early part of October, 1944 he left for overseas with the 103rd Reconnaissance Troop and landed in France Oct. 17. Soon thereafter he took part in a battle with the Third army. He was killed in action Dec. 4. His wife received official information from the government concerning his death Dec. 18, 1944. The Protestant chaplain of his troop, Rev. Albert J. Dubois, officiated at a military burial service. Interment was made in the United States Military cemetery in France with military honors. Tech. Bohlken is survived by his parents; his wife and daughter, Judy; and two sisters. Eileen, at home, Alvina, (Mrs. Ervin Wilken); and two brothers, Leonard Bohlken, Anamosa, and Ervin Bohlken, Wayne township. Sharon Brodersen Lindbloom Contributor: Sharon Lindbloom (47355918)

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Ernest Henry Bohlken's memorial is located at: Roland Cemetery, Howard Township, Story County, USA.
When did Ernest Henry Bohlken death?
Ernest Henry Bohlken death on 4 Dec 1944 in France
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Latitude: 42.1660000
Longitude: -93.5170000

Family Members:

Parent

Benhard Hinrich Bohlken

(1887 - 1956)

Anna Mary Weers Bohlken

(1889 - 1975)

Spouse

Clara Elizabeth Hubbard Eiben

(1922 - 2008)

Siblings

Alvina Louise Bohlken Wilken

(1911 - 1989)

Irvin George Bohlken

(1913 - 1959)

Leonard Gerhard Bohlken

(1917 - 1978)

Eileen M. Bohlken Schulte

(1925 - 1999)

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