MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD ON SUNDAY FOR OSCAR NORMAN LEE, KILLED IN ACTION IN TUNISIA
Memorial services were held at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday forenoon for Private Oscar Norman Lee who was killed in action on Dec. 6, 1942, in the Tunisia campaign. The Rev. Earl R. Weeks conducted the services, which were attended by American Legion and Auxiliary members, as well as by a very large number of others.
In the center of the chancel, and above a flowered cross was an enlarged picture of the departed soldier, banked by flags.
The Trinity Ladies Chorus sang, "Come unto Me' and "Rest, Soldier, Rest." Taps were sounded by Robert Watkins and James Grier.
A large number of memorial gifts were made-many of them for Lutheran World Action, which conducts the Service Centers-"A Home Away from Home," for soldiers and sailors everywhere.
Oscar Norman Lee was born in Hayfield village on Feb. 10th, 1916, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lee. He was baptized by Rev. Oppen and was confirmed by Rev. B. A. Johnson. He grew to young manhood here, and for 14 years was employed by the Hayfield Produce Co.
He was inducted into the army on April 21st, 1942 at Fort Snelling, and was sent to Camp Walters, Texas, on June 8th, 1942. After receiving his basic training, he was sent overseas, landing on Sept. 9th.
Feb. 22, 1943, word was received that he had been missing in action since Dec. 6, 1942. Definite word was received some weeks ago that he had been killed while on combat duty against the enemy in the vicinity of Medjez El Bab, in Tunisia.
Left to mourn his loss are his father, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are: Melvin, in the army in north Africa, and Arthur, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif. The sisters are: Mrs. Thos. L. Gilderhus, of Elkton and Phyllis, at home.
Note: Although missing in action, there is a memorial marker in the Fairview Cemetery. He is also memorialized at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. Findagrave memorial # Military Awards: Purple Heart & Bronze Star
Memorial services were held at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday forenoon for Private Oscar Norman Lee who was killed in action on Dec. 6, 1942, in the Tunisia campaign. The Rev. Earl R. Weeks conducted the services, which were attended by American Legion and Auxiliary members, as well as by a very large number of others.
In the center of the chancel, and above a flowered cross was an enlarged picture of the departed soldier, banked by flags.
The Trinity Ladies Chorus sang, "Come unto Me' and "Rest, Soldier, Rest." Taps were sounded by Robert Watkins and James Grier.
A large number of memorial gifts were made-many of them for Lutheran World Action, which conducts the Service Centers-"A Home Away from Home," for soldiers and sailors everywhere.
Oscar Norman Lee was born in Hayfield village on Feb. 10th, 1916, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lee. He was baptized by Rev. Oppen and was confirmed by Rev. B. A. Johnson. He grew to young manhood here, and for 14 years was employed by the Hayfield Produce Co.
He was inducted into the army on April 21st, 1942 at Fort Snelling, and was sent to Camp Walters, Texas, on June 8th, 1942. After receiving his basic training, he was sent overseas, landing on Sept. 9th.
Feb. 22, 1943, word was received that he had been missing in action since Dec. 6, 1942. Definite word was received some weeks ago that he had been killed while on combat duty against the enemy in the vicinity of Medjez El Bab, in Tunisia.
Left to mourn his loss are his father, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are: Melvin, in the army in north Africa, and Arthur, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif. The sisters are: Mrs. Thos. L. Gilderhus, of Elkton and Phyllis, at home.
Note: Although missing in action, there is a memorial marker in the Fairview Cemetery. He is also memorialized at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. Findagrave memorial # Military Awards: Purple Heart & Bronze Star
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD ON SUNDAY FOR OSCAR NORMAN LEE, KILLED IN ACTION IN TUNISIA
Memorial services were held at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday forenoon for Private Oscar Norman Lee who was killed in action on Dec. 6, 1942, in the Tunisia campaign. The Rev. Earl R. Weeks conducted the services, which were attended by American Legion and Auxiliary members, as well as by a very large number of others.
In the center of the chancel, and above a flowered cross was an enlarged picture of the departed soldier, banked by flags.
The Trinity Ladies Chorus sang, "Come unto Me' and "Rest, Soldier, Rest." Taps were sounded by Robert Watkins and James Grier.
A large number of memorial gifts were made-many of them for Lutheran World Action, which conducts the Service Centers-"A Home Away from Home," for soldiers and sailors everywhere.
Oscar Norman Lee was born in Hayfield village on Feb. 10th, 1916, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lee. He was baptized by Rev. Oppen and was confirmed by Rev. B. A. Johnson. He grew to young manhood here, and for 14 years was employed by the Hayfield Produce Co.
He was inducted into the army on April 21st, 1942 at Fort Snelling, and was sent to Camp Walters, Texas, on June 8th, 1942. After receiving his basic training, he was sent overseas, landing on Sept. 9th.
Feb. 22, 1943, word was received that he had been missing in action since Dec. 6, 1942. Definite word was received some weeks ago that he had been killed while on combat duty against the enemy in the vicinity of Medjez El Bab, in Tunisia.
Left to mourn his loss are his father, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are: Melvin, in the army in north Africa, and Arthur, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif. The sisters are: Mrs. Thos. L. Gilderhus, of Elkton and Phyllis, at home.
Note: Although missing in action, there is a memorial marker in the Fairview Cemetery. He is also memorialized at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. Findagrave memorial # Military Awards: Purple Heart & Bronze Star
Memorial services were held at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday forenoon for Private Oscar Norman Lee who was killed in action on Dec. 6, 1942, in the Tunisia campaign. The Rev. Earl R. Weeks conducted the services, which were attended by American Legion and Auxiliary members, as well as by a very large number of others.
In the center of the chancel, and above a flowered cross was an enlarged picture of the departed soldier, banked by flags.
The Trinity Ladies Chorus sang, "Come unto Me' and "Rest, Soldier, Rest." Taps were sounded by Robert Watkins and James Grier.
A large number of memorial gifts were made-many of them for Lutheran World Action, which conducts the Service Centers-"A Home Away from Home," for soldiers and sailors everywhere.
Oscar Norman Lee was born in Hayfield village on Feb. 10th, 1916, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lee. He was baptized by Rev. Oppen and was confirmed by Rev. B. A. Johnson. He grew to young manhood here, and for 14 years was employed by the Hayfield Produce Co.
He was inducted into the army on April 21st, 1942 at Fort Snelling, and was sent to Camp Walters, Texas, on June 8th, 1942. After receiving his basic training, he was sent overseas, landing on Sept. 9th.
Feb. 22, 1943, word was received that he had been missing in action since Dec. 6, 1942. Definite word was received some weeks ago that he had been killed while on combat duty against the enemy in the vicinity of Medjez El Bab, in Tunisia.
Left to mourn his loss are his father, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are: Melvin, in the army in north Africa, and Arthur, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif. The sisters are: Mrs. Thos. L. Gilderhus, of Elkton and Phyllis, at home.
Note: Although missing in action, there is a memorial marker in the Fairview Cemetery. He is also memorialized at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. Findagrave memorial # Military Awards: Purple Heart & Bronze Star
