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PVT Alfred Bonnicksen

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1894 Seneca, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 1918 France
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Ringsted, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3120000, -94.4620000
Plot	:	Block 56 E1/2, Grave D
Description	:	From the Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 11, 1918, and the Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator 9/17/2010 PRIVATE ALFRED BONNICKSEN KILLED News Received That Another Ringsted Boy Was Killed in Action The startling news was received here Wednesday evening of last week that Private Alfred Bonnicksen was killed in action in France on November 6th. The news, coming as it did on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, when all were glad and giving thanks that the war is over, was a distinct shock to the entire community, and the parents of the young man are... Read More	From the Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 11, 1918, and the Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator 9/17/2010 PRIVATE ALFRED BONNICKSEN KILLED News Received That Another Ringsted Boy Was Killed in Action The startling news was received here Wednesday evening of last week that Private Alfred Bonnicksen was killed in action in France on November 6th. The news, coming as it did on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, when all were glad and giving thanks that the war is over, was a distinct shock to the entire community, and the parents of the young man are prostrated with grief. It was taken for granted when the armistice was signed, that our boys were now safe, and few took into consideration that the terrible toll of the last weeks' fighting had not yet been reported and the casualties from this week are still coming in. It was during this week of the war that Alfred lost his life. It was July 24th that this parents and friends bade him goodbye as he left from Algona for Camp Gordon where he trained until the latter part of August. He was then sent to Camp Merrit, New Jersey, where he spent a week and was then sent to France. He was sent across with a replacement division and we do not know what organization he was a member of at the time of his death. Alfred Bonnickesen was born October 24, 1894, and was 24 years of age at the time of his death. He was born on the home place in Seneca Township, Kossuth County where his parents now reside and it was here he was grown to manhood. He attended the rural schools near his home after which he assisted his parents on the farm. He was a genial and likable young man, dependable and of good Christian character and his friends were as numerous as his acquaintances. His vacant chair at the family fireside bears mute testimony of the horrors of was and is only one of the thousands in this land. His young life, given that other might be free, that militarism and Kaiserism might be wiped from the earth, was not given in vain. It was only a matter of days following his death when the proud monster who caused the war was forced to humble himself and flee for his life. Alfred died the death of a hero, facing the enemy, and his memory will always be cherished in this community as one of the boys who died for his country, and his memory will be everlastingly brought to us as we gaze at the gold star in the service flag of his church. Ringsted lost four young men in the service and the news of the death of each has brought us much sorrow, but this most recent death, news of which came after hostilities ceased, was undoubtedly one which shocked the community most of all. He leaves to mourn his death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jorgen Bonnicksen, three brothers, Knud, Arthur and Nels, five sisters, Mrs. Andrew Nelsen, Mrs. H.O. Hansen, Annie, Emma and Ethel, and friends by the score. God bless the brave mothers of this fair land who so unselfishly gave their sons to their county, and give those who have lost their sons strength and courage to bear their great loss.

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Where is PVT Alfred Bonnicksen's memorial?
PVT Alfred Bonnicksen's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Ringsted, Emmet County, USA.
When did PVT Alfred Bonnicksen death?
PVT Alfred Bonnicksen death on 6 Nov 1918 in France
Where are the coordinates of the PVT Alfred Bonnicksen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3120000
Longitude: -94.4620000

Family Members:

Parent

Jorgen Knudsen Bonnicksen

(1859 - 1944)

Laurina Kjerstine Peterson Bonnicksen

(1861 - 1928)

Siblings

Margaret Kristine Bonnicksen Hansen

(1889 - 1980)

Ethel Edna Bonnicksen Taft

(1889 - 1993)

Anna Sophia Bonnicksen Keim

(1892 - 1989)

Emma Elvina Bonnicksen Ostedgaard

(1897 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Ringsted, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3120000, -94.4620000

2. Memorial Cemetery
Ringsted, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3009070, -94.4814670

3. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ringsted, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3004080, -94.4812520

4. Seneca Township Cemetery
Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3198000, -94.4186000

5. Blakjer Lutheran Church Cemetery
Seneca, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2795000, -94.4039000

6. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Armstrong, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3850000, -94.5028000

7. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Fenton, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2239000, -94.4289000

8. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Armstrong, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3980000, -94.5048000

9. Armstrong Grove Cemetery
Armstrong, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3985696, -94.5041425

10. Swea Township Cemetery
Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3957500, -94.3842000

11. Fenton United Methodist Cemetery
Fenton, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -94.4262009

12. Lutheran Cemetery
Swea City, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4182000, -94.3547000

13. Fenton Township Cemetery
Lone Rock, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1977997, -94.3535995

14. North Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Independence Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1696281, -94.5077438

15. Swan Lake Township Cemetery
Maple Hill, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3850746, -94.6381378

16. Harrison Township Cemetery
Swea City, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4070273, -94.3051968

17. Saint Luke's Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1545000, -94.4723000

18. Center Township Cemetery
Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608000, -94.6790000

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Lotts Creek, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1627000, -94.3630000

20. Vernon Township Cemetery
Vernon Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1840000, -94.6185000

21. High Lake Jack Creek Cemetery
Wallingford, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3006500, -94.7000620

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Bancroft, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2844009, -94.2249985

23. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Dolliver, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -94.6204987

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Bancroft, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2831001, -94.2221985