James Francis Furtman
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Photo 1: Jim Furtman is seated just below mirror
Photo 2: Jim Furtman, Camp Claiborne, April 1941
Photo 3: Jim Furtman, Camp Claiborne, Oct. 1941
Photo 4: Jim Furtman, Italy 1943
Photo 5: Italy, 1943, Medics, First row (left to right) Furtman, Whajon, Guzo; Second row: Wadell, Edstrom, Tuttle
FURTMAN, James Francis
James Francis Furtman was born on January 6th 1921 to August Joseph & Rose Mary Wamser in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mr. Furtman enlisted in the National Guard in Duluth, Minnesota on February 1940 as a member of the 125th Field Artillery.
He was activated with the unit on February 10th 1941 and served in Italy, North Africa, and Northern Ireland. They were part of 1st Battalion 34th Infantry "Red Bull Division." They distinguished themselves as having been part of "Patton's Boys,"
He was a medic (TEC5) and reached a top rank of First Sergeant. (1SGT).
Mr. Furtman died on April 25th 2011 at 90 years of age in Two Harbors, Minnesota. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Duluth.
Source(s):
Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center | Veterans Memorial Hall (vets-hall.org)
James Francis Furtman (1921-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial
