have three children: Gordon, Margaret and Rodney. Gordon B. Olson was born May 30, 1926. He entered the army August 7,1944. He was attached to the 15th infantry of the 3rd Division. He took part in the drive on the Siegfried Line and was wounded March 18, 1945. He died from the effects of his wounds on March 20, and was buried on March 21 in the U. S. Military cemetery at St. Avold, France, 23 miles west of Metz. Gordon, for bravery of the highest degree, was awarded a citation and with it the Distinguished Service Cross. Rodney is attending high school at Lake Wilson. Margaret married Ray Thorne of the Canadian army.

       Ernest was born October 11, 1891 and is a veteran of World War I; he lives at Chandler, Minnesota.

       Mr. and Mrs. Olson conduct the Gamble store in Lake Wilson.


THE C. F. SIERK FAMILY

       Chas. F. Sierk was born in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska and came to Minnesota in 1915 settling on a farm that had been in the Sierk family for 45 years. Since coming to Minnesota Mr. Sierk has been active in township affairs as well as in projects for the benefit of agriculture and did much to promote the Farm Bureau and its affiliations. He is now serving as county commissioner from the 3rd District.

       He was united in marriage to Edna Jane Vaughan, March 6, 1907. To this union six sons were born: John L. 1908, Harry G. 1910, Carl F. 1912, Lyle and Leon (twins) in 1920; George M. in 1921. No family in this section exceeded that of the Sierk family in war service. Out of the six sons, five saw service in World War II.

       John L. was married in Springfield, Mo. to Freda Moody. She passed away on January 1, 1946. John saw European service in the last conflict, taking part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a top sergeant when discharged.

       Harry G., a graduate of Dunwoody in Minneapolis, was married to Gertrude Foster of Minneapolis. They have two girls: Susan and the baby Sara Jane, who was born March 9, 1947. Harry, also, saw service in the European sector being a Sergeant in the 8th Radio Force.


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       Carl F., after attending high school here, graduated from the state agricultural college and from the college of Agriculture at Moscow, Idaho. He was 1st Lieut. in the Coast Guard, being stationed on the S.S. Pomona, Marine Division. He was married to Miss Frances Smith in 1941. They have one daughter, Catherine.

       Lyle and Leon were twins: Lyle was one of Minnesota's ace airmen having participated in many daring exploits. He enlisted before war was declared and was in Honolulu during the attack of December 7, 1941. Winning his way to the top he had 50 flying missions and 251 combat flying hours over enemy territory to his credit. He was forced down in Russian territory. Besides having the Distinguished Flying Cross, he also had the Air Medal, the Pilot Wings of the Yugoslavian air force decorations which were pinned on him by King Peter. He trained and led Yugoslavian Combat Troops in England. He met an untimely death in an airplane accident near Lake Wilson, Sunday, September 1, 1946. Lyle was married to Miss Flo Piasser of Brooklyn, N.Y. September 15, 1942.

       Leon, the other twin, was left to assist in the farm work. He was united in marriage to Miss Erma Eichhorn, July 20, 1946.

       George finished his education at the State Agriculture School. Enlisted in the war, he spent three and a half years in the Pacific area and was a Master Technical Sergeant Air Corps Ground Supply Squadron. He was united in marriage to Miss Lorna Reha July 22, 1943. They have one daughter, Muriel Edna.


THE GEORGE H. SMITH FAMILY

       George H. Smith was one of the first settlers of Cameron Township. He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Shipley in 1880.

       The Smiths moved to Lake Wilson in 1893. Mr. Smith entered the general merchandise business and later became postmaster.

       They had seven children: Wallace, Maud, Robert, Charles, Lyle, Harold, and Helen. Wallace was united in marriage in


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