Harry William Dormanan

Jody Hane2021-01-02T13:08:12-06:00

Name: Harry William Dormanan
Location of Birth: Menahga, Minnesota
Date of Birth: September 21, 1921
Date of Death: December 27, 1996 (75 years old)
Parents: Caleb Dormanan and Anna (Backholm) Dormanan
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Branch: Army
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Date Sworn In: November 1, 1945 (Enlistment Date)
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Date of Discharge: December 2, 1946 (Release Date)
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Information from United States World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:
Name: Harry William Dormanan
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: September 20, 1921
Birth Place: Menahga, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Registration Date: February 16, 1942
Registration Place: Oregon, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 185
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6' 2"
Next of Kin: Anna Dormanan
Household Members: Harry William Dormanan
Relationship: Self (Head)

Harry was a United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in Central Europe.

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Harry moved to Deer River, Minnesota and was a mechanic for Sherman Motors Ford dealership.

He married Irene Torkkola on February 16, 1946.

In 1961, he moved to Grand Rapids, Minnesota and worked for Blandin Paper Company for 28 years, retiring in 1985.

Harry is survived by his wife, Irene; a daughter, Judy (Lupe) Longoria; a son, Ronald Dormanan; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his mother, Anna (Backholm) Dormanan.

Harry died at Itasca Medical Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. No grave information is available at this time.

Note: Last name is spelled two ways (Dormanan or Dormanen) and birthdate is either September 20, 1921 or September 21, 1921

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