Benhard "Ben" Allen Siermala

Lilah Crowe2022-03-01T12:34:30-06:00

Name: Benhard "Ben" Allen Siermala
Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Date of Birth: August 21, 1951
Date of Death: July 2, 1972 (20 years old)
Parents: Toivo Ben Siermala and Beverly Ann (Conley) Siermala
High School and Class: 1970 - Grand Rapids High School, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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Highest Rank: SP4 (Specialist 4)
Branch: Army
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Military Highlights:
Ben served in Minnesota Battery C, 6th Battalion, 9th Field Artillery

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Vietnam Era

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Civilian Life:
Ben was a Warba, Minnesota resident who was serving with the United States Army 9th Artillery Regiment at Geisson, Germany.

Ben died as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident near Geisson, Germany of July 2, 1972. He had lived in this area for all his life except for time spent in the service.

Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Toivo Siermala; four sisters, Bonnie, Louise, Dianne and Geraldine; a brother, John; his grandmothers, Mrs. Violet Johnson and Mrs. Emil Siermala; four uncles and seven aunts.

Buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery at Meadowlands, Minnesota.

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