Found another releative who served durring the war

While researching the Arterburn side of my family I came across the Webster County Nebraska Museum(the Arterburn's migrated to Blue Hill, Webster County, NE in 1890.) The description posted listed item's from families living in Webster County. So I contacted them not expecting to find much. To my surprise a member of the Arterburn family had made a donation to the museum in 1978.

After I saw that response, I checked my family tree and found out Lawrence is the son of Clara and Frank Arterburn. Frank is the Brother of Harrison Arterburn My great grandfather. Lawrence makes #4, Four Arterburn's who served during WWII. My grandfather Delbert, His brother Clarence, Their cousin Lawrence, And an uncle Lloyd. Luckily they all came home.

When I first read the response I assumed the picture they spoke of was of Lawrence. But after rereading it I discovered the picture that was donated is of the 5th regiment N.N.G. camp - Crete, Nebraska August 1915. Lawrence was born in 1917.

I requested a photo of the uniform so I could see the patches/pins. They said they could do that, But it would not be till the beginning of the year cause the uniform is in storage.

I don't really have a question I'm just excited about this find. And wanted to share.

 

What a long shot. I would be excited too. I had both grandfathers, three great Uncles and one Cousin-so-many-times removed, but just am getting started, so grandpa's come first, but I would love to eventually follow each of their journeys.

 

Thanks for the kind words.

According to mapquest it's 2hours 53mins / 169.43 so not to far. However there closing for the winter on Oct. 30th.

I'm with ya on that, I hope to eventually trace all there steps to the best of my ability. It may take some serious work but it will be totally worth it.

 

Congrats Josh , I am happy for you and share a bit of your pride

 

Thanks man!

 

Thanks! The gratitude is all mine.

Your right, I have learned allot here. When I first signed up I knew virtually nothing about my grandfather's time in the military. But with the help of this wonderful site and all its generous member's. I've learned more then I ever imagined I would have. Learning all I have, Has given me a new respect for not only my grandpa but everyone who has served this country.

 

I found another to add to the list this time on my dads mothers side her maiden name is Einspahr

Pfc Amandus E Einspahr (1919 - 1944) - 75th Infantry Division 290th Regiment Company K - KIA, December 24, 1944 in Belgium

75th Infantry Division: Ardennes ... - Google Books

His father is the son of my grandmothers great great grandfather Hans Friedrich Einspahr. Hopefully that makes sense.

 

Wondering if you found this yet Josh;

Amandus E Einspahr (1919 - 1944) - Find A Grave Memorial

 

Yeah I've been a member of FindAGrave for a few months now its a great site for genealogy. And the members are very polite and helpful.

I have been adding info and pics to some of my family member's memorials.

Delbert Edmund Arterburn (1922 - 1999) - Find A Grave Memorial

Harrison Edward "Jerry" Arterburn (1888 - 1983) - Find A Grave Memorial

Clarence E. Arterburn (1916 - 1982) - Find A Grave Memorial

Thanks for pointing it out tho. I'm gonna contact the creator of the memorial and have them add his division and regiment. For now thats all I know about him.

 

Looks like a very useful resource.

This might be of interest;

75th Infantry Division - 290th Regiment Combat Diary

and this library has some photos and clippings of him;

"Einspahr, Pfc. Amandus Edwin b23f4e4(1 photo, 4 clippings(2 w/photos)" page 33

http://www.unk.edu/uploadedFiles/academics/library/ref/Index to the Donald K Briggs Collection.pdf

Also you may be interested in this;

http://www.adamscountyveteransmonument.org/application link.htm

 

I seen the combat diary before, However I had not seen the library thing, Thank you very much for that link. I never imagined I would be able to see a picture of him. The clipping may shed some light on the events surrounding his death.

 

Let us know if you manage to get to see them, it's amazing where different info turns up these days

 

I will definitely keep you updated, I was also surprised that there located in a university archive. I live around 100 miles away from Kearney.