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PFC Frank Harry Blow

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Birth	:	15 Oct 1924 Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2005 Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	H_788
Inscription	:	PFC US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II,KOREA
Description	:	Frank H. Blow, age 81, of rural Huron, died Thursday, December 15, 2005, at the Beverly Healthcare Center at Milbank, SD. Frank H. Blow was born on October 15, 1924, to Ernie and Mary (Watznauer) Blow at Woonsocket, SD. He attended school at Ipswich, SD, and after the death of his mother he lived with his aunt and uncle, Tom and Ann Gardner, at Brockway, MT. On October 13, 1942, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater with the 2nd Marine Division. He took part in the invasion of... Read More	Frank H. Blow, age 81, of rural Huron, died Thursday, December 15, 2005, at the Beverly Healthcare Center at Milbank, SD. Frank H. Blow was born on October 15, 1924, to Ernie and Mary (Watznauer) Blow at Woonsocket, SD. He attended school at Ipswich, SD, and after the death of his mother he lived with his aunt and uncle, Tom and Ann Gardner, at Brockway, MT. On October 13, 1942, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater with the 2nd Marine Division. He took part in the invasion of Tinian and Saipan. He was honorably discharged on October 24, 1945, and was awarded numerous medals including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. On January 30, 1948, he re-enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 17, 1951. On October 30, 1950, Frank married Loretta Raish in Huron. The couple made their home in Huron where Frank owned and operated the Blow Wholesale Distributing Company of Huron and Mitchell until his retirement. He also farmed, raised cattle, and operated a dairy with his wife and children. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Forrest McMullen VFW Post #1776, DAV, and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife,2 daughters and their spouses, 3 sons,6 grandchildren; and 1 sister. He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers; 1 sister; and 1 brother-in-law, Clarence Orth. His burial service was held at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD, with Father Thomas Blow officiating and with full military honors.

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PFC Frank Harry Blow's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did PFC Frank Harry Blow death?
PFC Frank Harry Blow death on 15 Dec 2005 in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Loretta Theresa Raish Blow

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Henry H. Blow

(1910 - 1981)

Clyde Blow

(1918 - 1980)

Robert “Bob” Blow

(1919 - 2005)

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