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August 11, 1922 – October 9, 2008

Donald Tyrell

Personal Information

Birthplace: Talmage, Kansas

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 997th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Nov 20, 1942

Honored By: Wife Dorothy Tyrell Son Gailen Tyrell Daughter Donna Kline

Biography

Donald served 19 months overseas in France and Germany with the 977th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company. He supervised an 18 man work crew in placement and construction of pontoon and treadway bridges. They laid bridges under enemy artillery. Donald received a Good Conduct Medal and a Bronze Star for his service.

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