Bernhard Kristopher Alvestad (Ben)
from Gig Harbor,Washington
Private (19095233)
4 Company 3 Regiment
born 18.8.1920 Gig Harbor,Washington
son of Peter Martin and Karen Marie (nee Kahrs) Alvestad (both born Norway)
graduated high school
fisherman in civilian life
enlisted 21.5.1942 Seattle,Washington
awards Silver Star,Bronze Star,Purple Heart with 3 oak leaf clusters
commercial fisherman for over 40 years
married Ingrid Josefa Johansen 28.11.1947 (1921-2000) (known children John,Karen,Kenny and David)
died 18.3.2011 Gig Harbor,Washington
Gig Harbor Cemetery,Gig Harbor,Pierce County,Washington
photo source Eric Morgensen
