rthur B. Brogan, age 92, of Marshfield, died early Friday morning October 7, 2011 at Ministry St Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held 10:30AM, Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home in Marshfield. The Rev Mark Krueger will officiate. A time of visitation will be held from 9:30AM until service time on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Arthur was born October 30, 1918 in North Liberty, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mae (Ring) Brogan. Arthur proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Arthur Brogan was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa. He was assigned to the 34th infantry division and stationed at Camp Clayborn until January 1, 1942. From January 1, 1942 until March 15, 1942 he was stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was made a corporal at Camp Dix. About April 30, 1942 he sailed from New York on the ship, Santa Rosa for Ireland. Twelve days later, on May 12, 1942, he landed in Ireland. The 34th infantry division was one of the first American fighting outfits in Europe and Africa. The 34th record includes battles in Tunisia, Salerno and Anzio, and the bitter windup of the Italian campaign. It claims the first American soldier to land in Europe in World War II, in January 1942. The division originally was composed of Iowa and Minnesota national guardsmen, but its complexion was changed by replacements for battle losses. About July 10, 1942 he sailed for Scotland on the ship, Aquadania. On July 24, 1942, he joined the British Commandos and received about 3 months of training. Following training, he could run 8 miles in one hour.
While with the Commandos, he then sailed to Norway on a mission to destroy submarine pens, but they couldn’t land because the Germans were waiting for them. They stayed 7-10 days in the Bay of Biscay before they were chased out by (Stukas) dive-bombers. They then returned to Scotland.
On October 4, 1942, with the Commandos, he sailed, by troop ship, from Scotland to St Eugene, North Africa, which was located about seven miles from the city of Algers, North Africa. It was a New Zealand ship named the Eyewatera (which means “eyes of the night”).
As part of Operation Torch, they landed in North Africa on November 8, 1942 about 2 a.m. in an assault in a 17 man boat under heavy opposition. The Eyewatera was sunk soon after they landed with many of their things still on board. At 3 a.m., they attacked Fort Dupare and went over the walls at 5 p.m. the following day. They stayed in the fort one night. The Commandos were then loaded onto two destroyers and sailed 350 miles up the coast and at dawn landed at Bone where they took the harbor and airdome. Four hundred and fifty Commandos stayed there for 8 days until troops from the 1st army arrived to relieve them. So far, they were fighting the French. They were the first allied troops to meet the Germans in Tunisia.
They drove up from Tufara, Runesia to Fufurha and got blung back to Beja, a distance of 75 miles, drove them back to Meajes Esl.Bub where Arthur was wounded on November 22, 1942 and hospitalized for two months.
Arthur was in the Battle of Kasserine Pass, Fionduke Pass, Faid Pass Hill 609, Gafsa Green Hill and Runesia where the battle of North Africa ended. It was at Fayed where Arthur was clubbed on the shoulder by a German which left Arthur’s spine crooked. Out of the company, the 168th regiment of 217 men, only 9 were left. Fifteen men died, and 75 wounded, when two German planes dropped their load on a couple of boxcars. Arthur did not get a scratch.
It was at Gafsa where they met up with the British 8th Army. Arthur was at Massina, Italy with the 8th Army, but did not see action there.
Exactly one year to the day of the invasion of North Africa, on November 8, 1943, Arthur was sent home. He was at Malta, Tripoli, Fioggier and Palamora, Italy while resting up.
Following a twenty-day furlough, he was sent to Camp Sheridan, and then to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin for more training. On November 14, 1944, Arthur left Camp McCoy for the east coast, where be departed again for overseas. About November 23, 1944, he sailed for England and arrived about December 4, 1944. He sailed from England to Harve, France. From Harve, France, they moved up through France to Belgium, then onto Luxemburg. At Echternach, Arthur felt quite a thrill when they were on German soil, but the German mortar and artillery shells were falling so thick he didn’t have time to enjoy it. On January 24, 1945, they took over from Pisitiony, and advanced there right on going for days through the Sigfried lines. On March 4, 1945, Arthur was wounded again at Trier, Germany, and was moved to a hospital in France. On March 27, 1945, 24 days after he was wounded, his arm was saved, after being given 56 penicillin shorts. On May 8, 1945 he departed by ship and arrived back in the United States on May 19, 1945.
Arthur had spent over three years overseas fighting on foreign soil. He participated in the Algerian-French Morocco Campaign, the Ardennes Campaign, the Tunisia Campaign, the Northern France Campaign and the Germany Campaign. He was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, five bronze stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
Arthur was a combat infantryman, and recognized sharp shooter, with the 76th Division, 417 Regiment, a unit of General Patton’s 3rd Army.
Arthur was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds during battle. And the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Arthur served overseas for three years and three months. He was Honorably discharged February 27, 1946.
Arthur was united in marriage to the former Caroline Rider in Tomah, Wisconsin. They were later divorced. Mr. Brogan was employed as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Post Office in Arpin and the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Rudolph.
He was a member and past president of the Marshfield Solo Parents Club. He also was a former member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Marshfield Chapter of the Elks Club. Arthur enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed golfing, traveling, trips to the casino and time spent around the Crap’s table.
Mr. Brogan is survived by his beloved companion of over 20 years, LaVonnne Schmidt; children; Sheila Brogan, Patrick Brogan, Timothy Brogan, Thomas Brogan, and Laura Brogan; grandchildren, Jackie Moore, John Brogan, Kelly Brogan, Tabitha Trierweiler, Samantha Seidl, Holly Brogan, Spencer Brogan, and Ryan Brogan. He is further survived by 13 great grandchildren, as well as, a Sister Evelyn Brogan in Bismarck, ND.
Arthur was preceded in death by seven siblings, and a granddaughter, Carrie Brogan.
Arthur was born October 30, 1918 in North Liberty, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mae (Ring) Brogan. Arthur proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Arthur Brogan was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa. He was assigned to the 34th infantry division and stationed at Camp Clayborn until January 1, 1942. From January 1, 1942 until March 15, 1942 he was stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was made a corporal at Camp Dix. About April 30, 1942 he sailed from New York on the ship, Santa Rosa for Ireland. Twelve days later, on May 12, 1942, he landed in Ireland. The 34th infantry division was one of the first American fighting outfits in Europe and Africa. The 34th record includes battles in Tunisia, Salerno and Anzio, and the bitter windup of the Italian campaign. It claims the first American soldier to land in Europe in World War II, in January 1942. The division originally was composed of Iowa and Minnesota national guardsmen, but its complexion was changed by replacements for battle losses. About July 10, 1942 he sailed for Scotland on the ship, Aquadania. On July 24, 1942, he joined the British Commandos and received about 3 months of training. Following training, he could run 8 miles in one hour.
While with the Commandos, he then sailed to Norway on a mission to destroy submarine pens, but they couldn’t land because the Germans were waiting for them. They stayed 7-10 days in the Bay of Biscay before they were chased out by (Stukas) dive-bombers. They then returned to Scotland.
On October 4, 1942, with the Commandos, he sailed, by troop ship, from Scotland to St Eugene, North Africa, which was located about seven miles from the city of Algers, North Africa. It was a New Zealand ship named the Eyewatera (which means “eyes of the night”).
As part of Operation Torch, they landed in North Africa on November 8, 1942 about 2 a.m. in an assault in a 17 man boat under heavy opposition. The Eyewatera was sunk soon after they landed with many of their things still on board. At 3 a.m., they attacked Fort Dupare and went over the walls at 5 p.m. the following day. They stayed in the fort one night. The Commandos were then loaded onto two destroyers and sailed 350 miles up the coast and at dawn landed at Bone where they took the harbor and airdome. Four hundred and fifty Commandos stayed there for 8 days until troops from the 1st army arrived to relieve them. So far, they were fighting the French. They were the first allied troops to meet the Germans in Tunisia.
They drove up from Tufara, Runesia to Fufurha and got blung back to Beja, a distance of 75 miles, drove them back to Meajes Esl.Bub where Arthur was wounded on November 22, 1942 and hospitalized for two months.
Arthur was in the Battle of Kasserine Pass, Fionduke Pass, Faid Pass Hill 609, Gafsa Green Hill and Runesia where the battle of North Africa ended. It was at Fayed where Arthur was clubbed on the shoulder by a German which left Arthur’s spine crooked. Out of the company, the 168th regiment of 217 men, only 9 were left. Fifteen men died, and 75 wounded, when two German planes dropped their load on a couple of boxcars. Arthur did not get a scratch.
It was at Gafsa where they met up with the British 8th Army. Arthur was at Massina, Italy with the 8th Army, but did not see action there.
Exactly one year to the day of the invasion of North Africa, on November 8, 1943, Arthur was sent home. He was at Malta, Tripoli, Fioggier and Palamora, Italy while resting up.
Following a twenty-day furlough, he was sent to Camp Sheridan, and then to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin for more training. On November 14, 1944, Arthur left Camp McCoy for the east coast, where be departed again for overseas. About November 23, 1944, he sailed for England and arrived about December 4, 1944. He sailed from England to Harve, France. From Harve, France, they moved up through France to Belgium, then onto Luxemburg. At Echternach, Arthur felt quite a thrill when they were on German soil, but the German mortar and artillery shells were falling so thick he didn’t have time to enjoy it. On January 24, 1945, they took over from Pisitiony, and advanced there right on going for days through the Sigfried lines. On March 4, 1945, Arthur was wounded again at Trier, Germany, and was moved to a hospital in France. On March 27, 1945, 24 days after he was wounded, his arm was saved, after being given 56 penicillin shorts. On May 8, 1945 he departed by ship and arrived back in the United States on May 19, 1945.
Arthur had spent over three years overseas fighting on foreign soil. He participated in the Algerian-French Morocco Campaign, the Ardennes Campaign, the Tunisia Campaign, the Northern France Campaign and the Germany Campaign. He was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, five bronze stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
Arthur was a combat infantryman, and recognized sharp shooter, with the 76th Division, 417 Regiment, a unit of General Patton’s 3rd Army.
Arthur was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds during battle. And the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Arthur served overseas for three years and three months. He was Honorably discharged February 27, 1946.
Arthur was united in marriage to the former Caroline Rider in Tomah, Wisconsin. They were later divorced. Mr. Brogan was employed as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Post Office in Arpin and the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Rudolph.
He was a member and past president of the Marshfield Solo Parents Club. He also was a former member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Marshfield Chapter of the Elks Club. Arthur enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed golfing, traveling, trips to the casino and time spent around the Crap’s table.
Mr. Brogan is survived by his beloved companion of over 20 years, LaVonnne Schmidt; children; Sheila Brogan, Patrick Brogan, Timothy Brogan, Thomas Brogan, and Laura Brogan; grandchildren, Jackie Moore, John Brogan, Kelly Brogan, Tabitha Trierweiler, Samantha Seidl, Holly Brogan, Spencer Brogan, and Ryan Brogan. He is further survived by 13 great grandchildren, as well as, a Sister Evelyn Brogan in Bismarck, ND.
Arthur was preceded in death by seven siblings, and a granddaughter, Carrie Brogan.
rthur B. Brogan, age 92, of Marshfield, died early Friday morning October 7, 2011 at Ministry St Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held 10:30AM, Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home in Marshfield. The Rev Mark Krueger will officiate. A time of visitation will be held from 9:30AM until service time on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Arthur was born October 30, 1918 in North Liberty, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mae (Ring) Brogan. Arthur proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Arthur Brogan was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa. He was assigned to the 34th infantry division and stationed at Camp Clayborn until January 1, 1942. From January 1, 1942 until March 15, 1942 he was stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was made a corporal at Camp Dix. About April 30, 1942 he sailed from New York on the ship, Santa Rosa for Ireland. Twelve days later, on May 12, 1942, he landed in Ireland. The 34th infantry division was one of the first American fighting outfits in Europe and Africa. The 34th record includes battles in Tunisia, Salerno and Anzio, and the bitter windup of the Italian campaign. It claims the first American soldier to land in Europe in World War II, in January 1942. The division originally was composed of Iowa and Minnesota national guardsmen, but its complexion was changed by replacements for battle losses. About July 10, 1942 he sailed for Scotland on the ship, Aquadania. On July 24, 1942, he joined the British Commandos and received about 3 months of training. Following training, he could run 8 miles in one hour.
While with the Commandos, he then sailed to Norway on a mission to destroy submarine pens, but they couldn’t land because the Germans were waiting for them. They stayed 7-10 days in the Bay of Biscay before they were chased out by (Stukas) dive-bombers. They then returned to Scotland.
On October 4, 1942, with the Commandos, he sailed, by troop ship, from Scotland to St Eugene, North Africa, which was located about seven miles from the city of Algers, North Africa. It was a New Zealand ship named the Eyewatera (which means “eyes of the night”).
As part of Operation Torch, they landed in North Africa on November 8, 1942 about 2 a.m. in an assault in a 17 man boat under heavy opposition. The Eyewatera was sunk soon after they landed with many of their things still on board. At 3 a.m., they attacked Fort Dupare and went over the walls at 5 p.m. the following day. They stayed in the fort one night. The Commandos were then loaded onto two destroyers and sailed 350 miles up the coast and at dawn landed at Bone where they took the harbor and airdome. Four hundred and fifty Commandos stayed there for 8 days until troops from the 1st army arrived to relieve them. So far, they were fighting the French. They were the first allied troops to meet the Germans in Tunisia.
They drove up from Tufara, Runesia to Fufurha and got blung back to Beja, a distance of 75 miles, drove them back to Meajes Esl.Bub where Arthur was wounded on November 22, 1942 and hospitalized for two months.
Arthur was in the Battle of Kasserine Pass, Fionduke Pass, Faid Pass Hill 609, Gafsa Green Hill and Runesia where the battle of North Africa ended. It was at Fayed where Arthur was clubbed on the shoulder by a German which left Arthur’s spine crooked. Out of the company, the 168th regiment of 217 men, only 9 were left. Fifteen men died, and 75 wounded, when two German planes dropped their load on a couple of boxcars. Arthur did not get a scratch.
It was at Gafsa where they met up with the British 8th Army. Arthur was at Massina, Italy with the 8th Army, but did not see action there.
Exactly one year to the day of the invasion of North Africa, on November 8, 1943, Arthur was sent home. He was at Malta, Tripoli, Fioggier and Palamora, Italy while resting up.
Following a twenty-day furlough, he was sent to Camp Sheridan, and then to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin for more training. On November 14, 1944, Arthur left Camp McCoy for the east coast, where be departed again for overseas. About November 23, 1944, he sailed for England and arrived about December 4, 1944. He sailed from England to Harve, France. From Harve, France, they moved up through France to Belgium, then onto Luxemburg. At Echternach, Arthur felt quite a thrill when they were on German soil, but the German mortar and artillery shells were falling so thick he didn’t have time to enjoy it. On January 24, 1945, they took over from Pisitiony, and advanced there right on going for days through the Sigfried lines. On March 4, 1945, Arthur was wounded again at Trier, Germany, and was moved to a hospital in France. On March 27, 1945, 24 days after he was wounded, his arm was saved, after being given 56 penicillin shorts. On May 8, 1945 he departed by ship and arrived back in the United States on May 19, 1945.
Arthur had spent over three years overseas fighting on foreign soil. He participated in the Algerian-French Morocco Campaign, the Ardennes Campaign, the Tunisia Campaign, the Northern France Campaign and the Germany Campaign. He was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, five bronze stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
Arthur was a combat infantryman, and recognized sharp shooter, with the 76th Division, 417 Regiment, a unit of General Patton’s 3rd Army.
Arthur was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds during battle. And the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Arthur served overseas for three years and three months. He was Honorably discharged February 27, 1946.
Arthur was united in marriage to the former Caroline Rider in Tomah, Wisconsin. They were later divorced. Mr. Brogan was employed as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Post Office in Arpin and the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Rudolph.
He was a member and past president of the Marshfield Solo Parents Club. He also was a former member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Marshfield Chapter of the Elks Club. Arthur enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed golfing, traveling, trips to the casino and time spent around the Crap’s table.
Mr. Brogan is survived by his beloved companion of over 20 years, LaVonnne Schmidt; children; Sheila Brogan, Patrick Brogan, Timothy Brogan, Thomas Brogan, and Laura Brogan; grandchildren, Jackie Moore, John Brogan, Kelly Brogan, Tabitha Trierweiler, Samantha Seidl, Holly Brogan, Spencer Brogan, and Ryan Brogan. He is further survived by 13 great grandchildren, as well as, a Sister Evelyn Brogan in Bismarck, ND.
Arthur was preceded in death by seven siblings, and a granddaughter, Carrie Brogan.
Arthur was born October 30, 1918 in North Liberty, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mae (Ring) Brogan. Arthur proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Arthur Brogan was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa. He was assigned to the 34th infantry division and stationed at Camp Clayborn until January 1, 1942. From January 1, 1942 until March 15, 1942 he was stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was made a corporal at Camp Dix. About April 30, 1942 he sailed from New York on the ship, Santa Rosa for Ireland. Twelve days later, on May 12, 1942, he landed in Ireland. The 34th infantry division was one of the first American fighting outfits in Europe and Africa. The 34th record includes battles in Tunisia, Salerno and Anzio, and the bitter windup of the Italian campaign. It claims the first American soldier to land in Europe in World War II, in January 1942. The division originally was composed of Iowa and Minnesota national guardsmen, but its complexion was changed by replacements for battle losses. About July 10, 1942 he sailed for Scotland on the ship, Aquadania. On July 24, 1942, he joined the British Commandos and received about 3 months of training. Following training, he could run 8 miles in one hour.
While with the Commandos, he then sailed to Norway on a mission to destroy submarine pens, but they couldn’t land because the Germans were waiting for them. They stayed 7-10 days in the Bay of Biscay before they were chased out by (Stukas) dive-bombers. They then returned to Scotland.
On October 4, 1942, with the Commandos, he sailed, by troop ship, from Scotland to St Eugene, North Africa, which was located about seven miles from the city of Algers, North Africa. It was a New Zealand ship named the Eyewatera (which means “eyes of the night”).
As part of Operation Torch, they landed in North Africa on November 8, 1942 about 2 a.m. in an assault in a 17 man boat under heavy opposition. The Eyewatera was sunk soon after they landed with many of their things still on board. At 3 a.m., they attacked Fort Dupare and went over the walls at 5 p.m. the following day. They stayed in the fort one night. The Commandos were then loaded onto two destroyers and sailed 350 miles up the coast and at dawn landed at Bone where they took the harbor and airdome. Four hundred and fifty Commandos stayed there for 8 days until troops from the 1st army arrived to relieve them. So far, they were fighting the French. They were the first allied troops to meet the Germans in Tunisia.
They drove up from Tufara, Runesia to Fufurha and got blung back to Beja, a distance of 75 miles, drove them back to Meajes Esl.Bub where Arthur was wounded on November 22, 1942 and hospitalized for two months.
Arthur was in the Battle of Kasserine Pass, Fionduke Pass, Faid Pass Hill 609, Gafsa Green Hill and Runesia where the battle of North Africa ended. It was at Fayed where Arthur was clubbed on the shoulder by a German which left Arthur’s spine crooked. Out of the company, the 168th regiment of 217 men, only 9 were left. Fifteen men died, and 75 wounded, when two German planes dropped their load on a couple of boxcars. Arthur did not get a scratch.
It was at Gafsa where they met up with the British 8th Army. Arthur was at Massina, Italy with the 8th Army, but did not see action there.
Exactly one year to the day of the invasion of North Africa, on November 8, 1943, Arthur was sent home. He was at Malta, Tripoli, Fioggier and Palamora, Italy while resting up.
Following a twenty-day furlough, he was sent to Camp Sheridan, and then to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin for more training. On November 14, 1944, Arthur left Camp McCoy for the east coast, where be departed again for overseas. About November 23, 1944, he sailed for England and arrived about December 4, 1944. He sailed from England to Harve, France. From Harve, France, they moved up through France to Belgium, then onto Luxemburg. At Echternach, Arthur felt quite a thrill when they were on German soil, but the German mortar and artillery shells were falling so thick he didn’t have time to enjoy it. On January 24, 1945, they took over from Pisitiony, and advanced there right on going for days through the Sigfried lines. On March 4, 1945, Arthur was wounded again at Trier, Germany, and was moved to a hospital in France. On March 27, 1945, 24 days after he was wounded, his arm was saved, after being given 56 penicillin shorts. On May 8, 1945 he departed by ship and arrived back in the United States on May 19, 1945.
Arthur had spent over three years overseas fighting on foreign soil. He participated in the Algerian-French Morocco Campaign, the Ardennes Campaign, the Tunisia Campaign, the Northern France Campaign and the Germany Campaign. He was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, five bronze stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
Arthur was a combat infantryman, and recognized sharp shooter, with the 76th Division, 417 Regiment, a unit of General Patton’s 3rd Army.
Arthur was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds during battle. And the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Arthur served overseas for three years and three months. He was Honorably discharged February 27, 1946.
Arthur was united in marriage to the former Caroline Rider in Tomah, Wisconsin. They were later divorced. Mr. Brogan was employed as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Post Office in Arpin and the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Rudolph.
He was a member and past president of the Marshfield Solo Parents Club. He also was a former member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Marshfield Chapter of the Elks Club. Arthur enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed golfing, traveling, trips to the casino and time spent around the Crap’s table.
Mr. Brogan is survived by his beloved companion of over 20 years, LaVonnne Schmidt; children; Sheila Brogan, Patrick Brogan, Timothy Brogan, Thomas Brogan, and Laura Brogan; grandchildren, Jackie Moore, John Brogan, Kelly Brogan, Tabitha Trierweiler, Samantha Seidl, Holly Brogan, Spencer Brogan, and Ryan Brogan. He is further survived by 13 great grandchildren, as well as, a Sister Evelyn Brogan in Bismarck, ND.
Arthur was preceded in death by seven siblings, and a granddaughter, Carrie Brogan.
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