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Pvt Felix J Trutwin

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Pvt Felix J Trutwin

Birth
Morrison County, Minnesota, USA
Death
10 May 1944 (aged 35)
Italy
Burial
Bowlus, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Bowlus Soldier Killed in Action In Italy Battle

Pvt. Felix J. Trutwin, 35, of St. Stanaslous Kostka parish in Bowlus, was killed in action in Italy on May 10, according to a telegram recently received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trutwin of Bowlus.

A requiem high mass was conducted by the Rev. F. M. Blalki, pastor of St. Stanaslous Kostka parish, on May 22.
Pvt. Trutwin was born in 1909. He was a member of the Holy Name society. Pvt. Trutwin had been engaged in farming until the time of induction in the U.S. army in November 3, 1942.
He arrived in North Africa In April 1943 and three months later he was sent to Sicily, where he took part in the invasion. In October, he moved on to Italy and remained there until the time of his death.

Pvt. Trutwin Is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Peter, at home; Frank, Rice; Victor, Willmar; Eugene, Bowlus; Mrs. Frank F. Sobieck, St. Cloud; Mrs. E. E. Johnson and Gertrude, Rob-blnsdale; Mrs. George Schlichting, Rice; Mrs. Alphonse Trattel, North Prairie, and Marcella, Bowlus.

St. Cloud Times
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Fri, Jun 02, 1944

Contributor: Carmen Gardiner (47116644)
Bowlus Soldier Killed in Action In Italy Battle

Pvt. Felix J. Trutwin, 35, of St. Stanaslous Kostka parish in Bowlus, was killed in action in Italy on May 10, according to a telegram recently received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trutwin of Bowlus.

A requiem high mass was conducted by the Rev. F. M. Blalki, pastor of St. Stanaslous Kostka parish, on May 22.
Pvt. Trutwin was born in 1909. He was a member of the Holy Name society. Pvt. Trutwin had been engaged in farming until the time of induction in the U.S. army in November 3, 1942.
He arrived in North Africa In April 1943 and three months later he was sent to Sicily, where he took part in the invasion. In October, he moved on to Italy and remained there until the time of his death.

Pvt. Trutwin Is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Peter, at home; Frank, Rice; Victor, Willmar; Eugene, Bowlus; Mrs. Frank F. Sobieck, St. Cloud; Mrs. E. E. Johnson and Gertrude, Rob-blnsdale; Mrs. George Schlichting, Rice; Mrs. Alphonse Trattel, North Prairie, and Marcella, Bowlus.

St. Cloud Times
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Fri, Jun 02, 1944

Contributor: Carmen Gardiner (47116644)

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PVT, 91 CAV RCN SQ MECZ WORLD WAR II

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  • Created by: C Melton
  • Added: Oct 10, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98614725/felix_j-trutwin: accessed ), memorial page for Pvt Felix J Trutwin (12 May 1908–10 May 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 98614725, citing Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Bowlus, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by C Melton (contributor 47057822).