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PFC Victor H. Michael

Birth	:	21 Feb 1922 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 1945
Burial	:	Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4117012, -97.1399994
Description	:	Victor Michael was born February 21, 1922, at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, to Albert and Anna Michael. He had a sister, Doris Marie. Before he entered the service, Victor worked for his father at Parker. On October 25, 1942, Victor Michael entered active service at Camp Funsten in Kansas. He was shipped overseas on November 9, 1943, to the European theater. Michael was part of the 9th Armored Division, 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion. The Parker New Era reported that Pfc. Michael was recognized for "heroism in the face of enemy fire" soon after the Germans... Read More	Victor Michael was born February 21, 1922, at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, to Albert and Anna Michael. He had a sister, Doris Marie. Before he entered the service, Victor worked for his father at Parker. On October 25, 1942, Victor Michael entered active service at Camp Funsten in Kansas. He was shipped overseas on November 9, 1943, to the European theater. Michael was part of the 9th Armored Division, 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion. The Parker New Era reported that Pfc. Michael was recognized for "heroism in the face of enemy fire" soon after the Germans "began their winter offensive." His unit "made a 10-day stand in the vicinity of Waldbillig, Luxembourg, then helped lift the siege of Bastogne." During this time, "Two members of a howitzer section in which Pfc. Michael was a cannoneer were wounded, one severely. The men were in a small dugout and Pfc. Michael realized that one of the men would have to be removed before the other could be adequately treated." The article goes on to report that Pfc. Michael "dragged and carried the less severely wounded man for 70 yards to another dugout, all the time under intense enemy artillery fire." On June 15, 1945, after VE Day in Europe, Pfc. Victor Michael was killed when his weapon accidentally discharged. According to the word sent by the War Department to the family, "Although he received all the medical aid possible, he died shortly after reaching the medical station. Victor will be greatly missed by all members of his battery. I wish there was something I might say to make lighter and to share the sense of loss which has now come to you." This entry was respectfully submitted by Sheila Hansen, Fallen Sons State Coordinator, Spearfish, SD. Information for this entry was provided by an application for a SD veteran's bonus payment and the Parker New Era issues 3/22/45 and 7/26/45.

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PFC Victor H. Michael's memorial is located at: Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner County, USA.
When did PFC Victor H. Michael death?
PFC Victor H. Michael death on 17 Jun 1945 in
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Latitude: 43.4117012
Longitude: -97.1399994

Family Members:

Parent

Albert G. Michael

(1888 - 1966)

Anna Huxsol Michael

(1888 - 1945)

Siblings

Bennie A. Michael

(1914 - 1927)

PFC Louis Oscar Michael

(1916 - 1995)

Irving William Michael

(1918 - 1987)

Melvin Roger Michael

(1920 - 2011)

Doris Marie Michael Falconer

(1928 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Cemetery
Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4117012, -97.1399994

2. Saint Christina Cemetery
Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -97.1502991

3. Greenwood Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4150009, -97.2493973

4. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4371986, -97.2596970

5. Wellington Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4994011, -97.0922012

6. First Church of God Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4447000, -97.2727000

7. Buller-Ensz Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4186000, -97.2828500

8. German Methodist
Humboldt, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5073050, -97.0691760

9. Monroe Reformed Church Cemetery
McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5004100, -97.2358170

10. Turkey Valley Cemetery
Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3280600, -97.2505500

11. Bethany Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3003006, -97.1999969

12. Zion Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2994003, -97.2003021

13. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

14. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

15. Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery
Spring Valley Township, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5325920, -97.2290730

16. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

17. Hurley Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

18. West Vermillion Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4706001, -97.3189011

19. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

20. Tieszen Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4219017, -97.3388977

21. Dick Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4528008, -97.3319016

22. Saint Joseph Wellington Cemetery
Humboldt, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5577600, -97.1171400

23. Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3507996, -97.3296967

24. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300