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! Wishek, ND Diamond Jubiliee Book pg 131 In 1936 Arthur took a job in a local general merchandise store for 4 years and in April of 1941 he was drafted into the Armed Forces and served 4 1/2 years. During this time he fought in the Tunisian Campaign in North Africa and on Mar 10 1943 he was captured by the troops of Rommel's 42nd Panzer Division. He spent six months in various prisoner of war camps in Africa, Sicily, and Italy. In September of 1943 he escaped from the prison and spent 7 months behind the enemy lines, living in various farm buildings, caves, and in the hills. Food during this time was obtained from sympathetic farm families. The last four months of this time was spent in one area living in the same cave at night and foraging for food in the day time. He was able to make his way through the enemy lines and on April 9 1944 returned to Allied lines, being sent back to the States to finish his tour of duty and being discharged in Sept of 1945. Upon his return to civilian life he took a job with Sayler Lumber Co and became manager until 1951. The rest of Arthur's life closely cronicles that of his father and brother Walter.

Arthur heiratete Koster, Marie in 1947. Marie wurde geboren geschätzt 1921; und gestorben. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]