Son of Henry W and Amanda Helena (Theel) LaButzke.
Obit: LaButzke, Ruben A. (1924 - 1945)
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Source: Manitowoc Herald Times April 25, 1945
Pfc. LaButzke Killed April 7, 1945
Pfc. Ruben A. LaButzke, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. LaButzke of Kiel, was killed in Germany on April 7, 1945. The War department revealed the news of His death in a telegram to his parents.
A paratrooper, Pfc LaButzke was in the armed service since April, 1943. After volunteering for duty in the paratroopers he was sent to Camp Mackall, N. C. and Fort Benning, Ga., for training. He received his paratrooper boots and wings at the latter camp.
Overseas since October, 1944, he was stationed in England for a short time and then entered combat at Luxembourg and continuing on to France, Belgium and Germany.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Norman Mattes of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Oches of Kiel.
Obit: LaButzke, Ruben A. (1924 - 1945)
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Source: Manitowoc Herald Times April 25, 1945
Pfc. LaButzke Killed April 7, 1945
Pfc. Ruben A. LaButzke, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. LaButzke of Kiel, was killed in Germany on April 7, 1945. The War department revealed the news of His death in a telegram to his parents.
A paratrooper, Pfc LaButzke was in the armed service since April, 1943. After volunteering for duty in the paratroopers he was sent to Camp Mackall, N. C. and Fort Benning, Ga., for training. He received his paratrooper boots and wings at the latter camp.
Overseas since October, 1944, he was stationed in England for a short time and then entered combat at Luxembourg and continuing on to France, Belgium and Germany.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Norman Mattes of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Oches of Kiel.
Son of Henry W and Amanda Helena (Theel) LaButzke.
Obit: LaButzke, Ruben A. (1924 - 1945)
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Source: Manitowoc Herald Times April 25, 1945
Pfc. LaButzke Killed April 7, 1945
Pfc. Ruben A. LaButzke, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. LaButzke of Kiel, was killed in Germany on April 7, 1945. The War department revealed the news of His death in a telegram to his parents.
A paratrooper, Pfc LaButzke was in the armed service since April, 1943. After volunteering for duty in the paratroopers he was sent to Camp Mackall, N. C. and Fort Benning, Ga., for training. He received his paratrooper boots and wings at the latter camp.
Overseas since October, 1944, he was stationed in England for a short time and then entered combat at Luxembourg and continuing on to France, Belgium and Germany.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Norman Mattes of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Oches of Kiel.
Obit: LaButzke, Ruben A. (1924 - 1945)
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Source: Manitowoc Herald Times April 25, 1945
Pfc. LaButzke Killed April 7, 1945
Pfc. Ruben A. LaButzke, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. LaButzke of Kiel, was killed in Germany on April 7, 1945. The War department revealed the news of His death in a telegram to his parents.
A paratrooper, Pfc LaButzke was in the armed service since April, 1943. After volunteering for duty in the paratroopers he was sent to Camp Mackall, N. C. and Fort Benning, Ga., for training. He received his paratrooper boots and wings at the latter camp.
Overseas since October, 1944, he was stationed in England for a short time and then entered combat at Luxembourg and continuing on to France, Belgium and Germany.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Norman Mattes of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Oches of Kiel.
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