Norman Otis Gabriel
from Trempeauleau County,Wisconsin,USA
Private (16154766)
FSSF
born 28.3.1923 Blair,Wisconsin
son of August M. and Mabel R. (nee Tofte) Gabriel
graduated high school
driver in civilian life
enlisted 12.11.1942 Milwaukee,Wisconsin
1 Ranger Bn
3 Ranger Bn (Companies C and D)
4 Ranger Bn
FSSF 1944
474 Infantry Regiment 1945
awards Bronze Star,Purple Heart with 2 oak leaf clusters
achieved rank of Technician Fifth Class
employed by Briggs Transportation and Gateway Transportation (31 years)
married Iva Skorstad 20.8.1949 (1926-) (3 children Charles,Kristine and Eric)
last residence Blair,Wisconsin
died 20.6.2010 La Crosse,Wisconsin
Lincoln Cemetery,Whitehall,Trempeauleau County,Wisconsin Block 5A
photo source Cynthia Johnson Przybilla
not on Burhans Roster
