Oscar Elsworth (Ellsworth) Anderson

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Name: Oscar Elsworth (Ellsworth) Anderson
Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Date of Birth: October 5, 1904
Date of Death: March 12, 1969 (64 years old)
Parents: Frank Anderson and Amanda (Carlson) Anderson
High School and Class:
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Highest Rank: PVT (Private)
Branch: Army
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Date Sworn In: September 4, 1942 (Enlistment Date)
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Date of Discharge: March 24, 1943 (Discharge Date)
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Military Highlights:
Oscar served in the 9th Armored Regiment.

Information in the United States, World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:
Name: Oscar Elsworth Anderson (Ellsworth)
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 37
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: October 5, 1904
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: February 14, 1942
Registration Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Employer: School District #1
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Amanda C. Anderson

Wars Involved:
World War II

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Civilian Life:
Information from article in Grand Rapids Herald Review, dated March 24, 1969:

The body of Oscar E. Anderson, 64, of the Shallow Lake area near Warba, Minnesota was discovered after intensive searches by sheriff's officers, Civil Air Patrol flights, forestry personnel and local citizens. Mr. Anderson's body was discovered in a wooded area a half mile off Shallow Lake Road, and only a short distance from his home.
Mr. Anderson died of a coronary attack, after going into the woods prospecting for beaver. He has been a custodian at area schools until retirement.
He is survived by one son, Oscar E, three sisters, Mrs. A. F. Paschke, Mrs. E. R. Zachman, and Mrs. Roy Steffes; two brothers, William and Arthur.

Buried in Itasca Calvary Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot I-A-40-2-0)

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