CHRISTENSEN, Jacob

US Army 32 Div, 126th Inf Co C. Born 30 Jul 1888 at Kraa, Norway. First World War: Age 29. Entered the service on 25 May 1918 at Parker, South Dakota. Private. Served in France. Killed in action by enemy shellfire near Romagne, France, on 11 Oct 1918. He is buried in Bethania Lutheran Cemetery in Swan Lake Township, Turner County, South Dakota, lot 70, grave 5. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Turner County)