Elmer Bodeen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Elmer Bodeen

Mr. Bodeen served in World War II in the European Theater. He served with the U.S. Army until December 3, 1945. He was assigned to the 50th Fighter Control Squad operating out of Duxford, England.

He was decorated with the:

Rifle Marksman distinction,
Meritorious Unit Award,
Victory Medal,
American Theater Ribbon,
European/African Service Stripe,
Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon,
Distinguished Unit Badge, and five overseas service bars.

His rank was Staff Sergeant.

Mr. Bodeen was born in 1919 to August and Masrea Bodeen in Port Wing, Wisconsin.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form

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