TENNERMANN – CombatVets Network

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Personal Details

Last Name: TENNERMANN
First Name Middle Initial: NORMAN
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Street: 15391 Co Rd A
Country &State:
City: COLFAX
State: WI
Postal Code: 54730
Phone: 715-962-3210
E-Mail: dian73@hotmail.com
Spouse: Beatrice
Age when entered service: 12/03/44
Age first entered: 22
War or Conflict: WW II
Theater of operations: ETO
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Branch of Service/s: ARMY
Years Served: 149 days
Date of Discharge / Retirement (circle):
Highest Rank: new_value
Military MOS (Job Descriptions): RIFLEMAN
What military medals received: CAMPAIGN & SERVICE VICTORY MEDAL, W.W.II DECORATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, POW MEDAL, PLUS MANY MACHINE GUNNER MEDALS, AND EUROPEAN THEATRE MEDAL, EUROPE - AFRICA - MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN MEDAL (EAME)

Military Bio:

Norman was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He lived in Florence, Wisconsin until after he was out of the service. He then lived in Ridgeland, Wisconsin until his death. I do not know much of his POW experience as he would never discuss it with myself or my brother. All I ever remember was my grandpa and grandma (his parents) and my uncle (his brother) said he was not the same person after he came home from the service. I have only learned from reading his Army papers that he was in Stalag 16 and a camp, with a number of 006. My father was a very quiet and reserved person and afraid to speak out. From what I gather from my uncle he was never like that before he was in service. I'm sorry that I do not have anymore information on his POW experience. He passed away from cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice, one son Donald, one daughter, Diane, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

My Message to Future Generations: My message as a daughter of a POW to the future generations is don't be afraid to ask questions and thank the POW's for your life in the USA.

Post Military Occupation

Age when captured: 12/03/44
Date of Captured: 22
Place captured: GERMANY
Camp/s held: 103rd Division-409th Inf. Reg. Co C
Date Released: 05/45
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