October 10, 1946 - Rush County News
World War II Veteran Dies
Floyd Dumler, 26, veteran of 29 months service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of War, died in LaCrosse October 5, following a brief illness.
He was the son of George Dumler of LaCrosse, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Albert and four sisters, Mrs. John Wilhelm of Rush Center, Mrs. Dale Million, Mrs. Jerome Suppes and Margaret Dumler, all of LaCrosse. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dumler reside in Hoisington.
Dumler entered the service in January 1941. He served for three months as a private in Coast Artillery basic training, 30 months as a Pfc. cannoneer and 11 months as a truck driver T/5. He served with the 508th quartermaster battalion in the Southwestern Pacific area for 29 months. His overseas service was spent on New Guinea and in the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He served his country for nearly five years and in all this time had never had a furlough home.
At the time of his death, Dumler was employed with the Bradford Cement and Lime Company of Great Bend. He had been reared in the LaCrosse community and attended the public schools here. He was a member and on the Roll of Honor of service at the United Brethren Church.
Military funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. A. McCandless officiating.
World War II Veteran Dies
Floyd Dumler, 26, veteran of 29 months service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of War, died in LaCrosse October 5, following a brief illness.
He was the son of George Dumler of LaCrosse, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Albert and four sisters, Mrs. John Wilhelm of Rush Center, Mrs. Dale Million, Mrs. Jerome Suppes and Margaret Dumler, all of LaCrosse. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dumler reside in Hoisington.
Dumler entered the service in January 1941. He served for three months as a private in Coast Artillery basic training, 30 months as a Pfc. cannoneer and 11 months as a truck driver T/5. He served with the 508th quartermaster battalion in the Southwestern Pacific area for 29 months. His overseas service was spent on New Guinea and in the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He served his country for nearly five years and in all this time had never had a furlough home.
At the time of his death, Dumler was employed with the Bradford Cement and Lime Company of Great Bend. He had been reared in the LaCrosse community and attended the public schools here. He was a member and on the Roll of Honor of service at the United Brethren Church.
Military funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. A. McCandless officiating.
October 10, 1946 - Rush County News
World War II Veteran Dies
Floyd Dumler, 26, veteran of 29 months service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of War, died in LaCrosse October 5, following a brief illness.
He was the son of George Dumler of LaCrosse, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Albert and four sisters, Mrs. John Wilhelm of Rush Center, Mrs. Dale Million, Mrs. Jerome Suppes and Margaret Dumler, all of LaCrosse. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dumler reside in Hoisington.
Dumler entered the service in January 1941. He served for three months as a private in Coast Artillery basic training, 30 months as a Pfc. cannoneer and 11 months as a truck driver T/5. He served with the 508th quartermaster battalion in the Southwestern Pacific area for 29 months. His overseas service was spent on New Guinea and in the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He served his country for nearly five years and in all this time had never had a furlough home.
At the time of his death, Dumler was employed with the Bradford Cement and Lime Company of Great Bend. He had been reared in the LaCrosse community and attended the public schools here. He was a member and on the Roll of Honor of service at the United Brethren Church.
Military funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. A. McCandless officiating.
World War II Veteran Dies
Floyd Dumler, 26, veteran of 29 months service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of War, died in LaCrosse October 5, following a brief illness.
He was the son of George Dumler of LaCrosse, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Albert and four sisters, Mrs. John Wilhelm of Rush Center, Mrs. Dale Million, Mrs. Jerome Suppes and Margaret Dumler, all of LaCrosse. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dumler reside in Hoisington.
Dumler entered the service in January 1941. He served for three months as a private in Coast Artillery basic training, 30 months as a Pfc. cannoneer and 11 months as a truck driver T/5. He served with the 508th quartermaster battalion in the Southwestern Pacific area for 29 months. His overseas service was spent on New Guinea and in the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation ribbon with one Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He served his country for nearly five years and in all this time had never had a furlough home.
At the time of his death, Dumler was employed with the Bradford Cement and Lime Company of Great Bend. He had been reared in the LaCrosse community and attended the public schools here. He was a member and on the Roll of Honor of service at the United Brethren Church.
Military funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. A. McCandless officiating.
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