Sivert J Carlson World War II Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota

Sivert J Carlson
World War II
World War II
Minnesota
On April 15, 1945 Sergeant Carlson was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Minnesota. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID35797
Service ID36989275
NameSivert J Carlson
FromDalbo, Isanti County, Minnesota
Birth DateApril 12, 1922
Casualty DateApril 15, 1945
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy
RankSergeant
Unit/Group78th Infantry Division, 310th Infantry Regiment
Casualty TypeKilled in action
LocationGermany
BurialPlot B Row 9 Grave 12, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
Remembered Sivert J Carlson is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 9 Grave 12, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
Sgt Sivert J Carlson left for Europe in December 1944. He was promoted to a Sergeant for bringing wounded fellow soldiers into safety just after they had crossed the Ruhr river, risking his own life as they were receiving heavy incoming fire.

On April 11, 1945, his men were walking up a gravel road when they came across 4-5 German soldiers waving a white flag for surrender. Suddenly the German soldiers jumped into a ditch and took up guns they had hidden there and started to fire. Sgt Carlson was killed in the ensuing fight.
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Marksmanship Badge
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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