WWII Veteran * Big Stone County

Francis Paulsen 

Entered Service: January 15, 1942.

Branch of Service: Infantry.

Trained at Camp Wolters, Texas; Fort Sam Huston, Texas; Camp McCoy, Wisconsin; Newry, North Ireland; Cardiff, South Wales; France, 123rd General Hospital; 16th Replacement Depot, Champaigne, France.

Overseas: October 8, 1943.

Theatre of Operation: European.

Engagements: Normandy and Central France.   

Medals Earned: Purple Heart with cluster.

Returned to U.S.:  November 6, 1945. 

Discharged: November 13, 1945, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.  

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Total Months in Service: Forty-six.