BAUDETTE BOY KILLED IN WAR

John Christopherson is the first Baudette boy to give his life in the service of his country, and the seventh Lake of the Woods county boy to make the supreme sacrifice. John was killed in the invasion of Normandy on July 12, according to a telegram received Friday by his sister, Miss Agnes Christopherson, from the war department. The telegram gave no details, but said that a letter would follow.

When news of Johnnie’s death spread throughout the town all hearts were saddened, because he was a fine young man, popular and respected in the community, where he had grown from a child. He had worked for the municipal light and water department until the time of his induction

Memorial Service Sunday

A memorial service for John will be held in the First Lutheran Church, next Sunday morning at eleven, with the pastor, Rev. E. R. Estrem, in charge.

Action in Three Countries

John was born at Huss, in Roseau county, September 17, 1911, and he moved with his family to Baudette when he was four years old. He was inducted into the army March 20, 1942, and went overseas about Christmas of the same year. He saw service in North Africa and Italy, and was in England when he joined the invasion troops.

His parents, who were pioneer citizens of Baudette, are both dead, and he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Pfc. Henry Christopherson with the army in Caledonia, Pfc. William Christopherson with the marines in the southwest Pacific, Oscar of Duluth, Alvin of Seattle, Clarence, Alfred and Edna in Baudette, Mrs. Ross Christianson of Winnipeg, Mrs. Helmer Myren of Duluth, Mrs. Cleve Peterson of Watson, Saskatchewan.

John will long be remembered by his hosts of friends for his friendly ways and cheery disposition, and for the sacrifice he has made for his county.

--The Baudette (MN) Region; 04 August 1944