William "Bill" Kuecker Mickelsen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Mr. Mickelsen served in World War II in the Pacific Theater, specifically, in the Philippines.

His rank was Master Sergeant.

Bill was born on April 4, 1917, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of George and Elda Ida (Kuecker) Mickelsen.

Mr. Mickelsen died at age 91 in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 18, 2008.

Source: Duluth News Tribune, May 22 and June 26, 2008