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September 7, 1923 – December 14, 2018

Verdie Gilbertson

Personal Information

Birthplace: Montevideo, Minnesota

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 100th Division 399th Regiment, Batallion 2. Platoon 4/ Mortarman

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Mar 12, 1946

Highest Rank: PFC

Military Honors: Bronze Star

Honored By: Family of Verdie Gilbertson

Biography

100th Division 399th Regiment, Batallion 2. Platoon 4/ Mortarman

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