Carl E. Brandenburg, age 91 years, formerly of Marion & Caroline, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.
Carl Edward Brandenburg was born June 28, 1911 in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, to Gottlieb and Alma (Mevis) Brandenburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. He farmed in the Town of Grant area for many years. Carl also had worked in saw mills and was a logger. Over the years he had been employed with various companies like Rasmussen Saw Mill in Caroline, Shawano Forest Products, and was also a Town of Grant laborer. In his later years, Carl moved to an apartment in Marion. He loved music and could play the piano and the violin. Carl played piano often at the Caroline Ballroom. He will be remembered most as a kind and gentle fellow.
Survivors include one sister, Agnes Poppendorf of Shawano. Two nieces, Anita Wallace of Shawano and Mava (Marty) Laursen of Pigeon Falls, WI. Further survived by friends, Neil & Dawn Papendorf of Tigerton, many other relatives and friends. Carl is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Suehring, and one brother, Arnold.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion. Rev. Roger Tellock will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Steve Buss: During WWII, Carl was stationed in Alaska when the Japanese occupied some of the Aleutian Islands. (They're closer to Japan than they are to Seattle). He participated in the fighting to keep them from moving inland and to finally leave. It got very ugly. The Japanese refused to surrender. Some committed suicide.
From the USNPS: On May 11, 1943, 12,500 U.S. soldiers landed on the northern and southern ends of Attu Island. For over two weeks, battles raged over the tiny island. There were few large-scale engagements; as in the rest of the Pacific Theater, the Japanese preferred to employ "small group" tactics, using the rough terrain of Attu to their advantage and lying motionless for hours in foxholes until they could pin down American units with sniper fire. As they moved across the island, Americans had to search every hollow to ensure against surprise attacks.
"It was rugged...the whole damned deal was rugged, like attacking a pillbox by way of a tightrope...in winter." Lt. Donald E. Dwinnell
In addition to constantly being on their guard against the Japanese, the Americans also had to contend with Attu's weather. In fact, the weather was responsible for more American casualties than enemy fire. Over 2,100 American soldiers were taken out of action due to disease and non-battle injuries while nearly 1,700 were killed or wounded by the Japanese (see below for casualty figures). The Army had not taken the weather into account when they supplied the soldiers with their outdoor gear, and as a result many fell victim to exposure and suffered from frostbite and fever. Men who had no chance to change out of their sodden, poorly constructed boots for weeks endured "trench foot," a condition caused by prolonged exposure to a cold, wet, and unsanitary environment. If untreated, trench foot could turn gangrenous and result in amputation. Japanese and American soldiers alike were scoured by 120 mile-per-hour winds, drenched by rain, and blinded by fog. Men had to keep moving to stay warm, even if it meant exposing themselves to enemy fire. Those who could not walk, crawled. When possible, the Americans took the superior clothing from dead Japanese soldiers, risking being shot by their own troops when they saw the enemy uniforms.
"The ones who suffered were the ones who didn't keep moving.... They stayed in their holes with wet feet. They didn't rub their feet or change socks...." Captain William H. Willoughby
Carl Edward Brandenburg was born June 28, 1911 in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, to Gottlieb and Alma (Mevis) Brandenburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. He farmed in the Town of Grant area for many years. Carl also had worked in saw mills and was a logger. Over the years he had been employed with various companies like Rasmussen Saw Mill in Caroline, Shawano Forest Products, and was also a Town of Grant laborer. In his later years, Carl moved to an apartment in Marion. He loved music and could play the piano and the violin. Carl played piano often at the Caroline Ballroom. He will be remembered most as a kind and gentle fellow.
Survivors include one sister, Agnes Poppendorf of Shawano. Two nieces, Anita Wallace of Shawano and Mava (Marty) Laursen of Pigeon Falls, WI. Further survived by friends, Neil & Dawn Papendorf of Tigerton, many other relatives and friends. Carl is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Suehring, and one brother, Arnold.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion. Rev. Roger Tellock will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Steve Buss: During WWII, Carl was stationed in Alaska when the Japanese occupied some of the Aleutian Islands. (They're closer to Japan than they are to Seattle). He participated in the fighting to keep them from moving inland and to finally leave. It got very ugly. The Japanese refused to surrender. Some committed suicide.
From the USNPS: On May 11, 1943, 12,500 U.S. soldiers landed on the northern and southern ends of Attu Island. For over two weeks, battles raged over the tiny island. There were few large-scale engagements; as in the rest of the Pacific Theater, the Japanese preferred to employ "small group" tactics, using the rough terrain of Attu to their advantage and lying motionless for hours in foxholes until they could pin down American units with sniper fire. As they moved across the island, Americans had to search every hollow to ensure against surprise attacks.
"It was rugged...the whole damned deal was rugged, like attacking a pillbox by way of a tightrope...in winter." Lt. Donald E. Dwinnell
In addition to constantly being on their guard against the Japanese, the Americans also had to contend with Attu's weather. In fact, the weather was responsible for more American casualties than enemy fire. Over 2,100 American soldiers were taken out of action due to disease and non-battle injuries while nearly 1,700 were killed or wounded by the Japanese (see below for casualty figures). The Army had not taken the weather into account when they supplied the soldiers with their outdoor gear, and as a result many fell victim to exposure and suffered from frostbite and fever. Men who had no chance to change out of their sodden, poorly constructed boots for weeks endured "trench foot," a condition caused by prolonged exposure to a cold, wet, and unsanitary environment. If untreated, trench foot could turn gangrenous and result in amputation. Japanese and American soldiers alike were scoured by 120 mile-per-hour winds, drenched by rain, and blinded by fog. Men had to keep moving to stay warm, even if it meant exposing themselves to enemy fire. Those who could not walk, crawled. When possible, the Americans took the superior clothing from dead Japanese soldiers, risking being shot by their own troops when they saw the enemy uniforms.
"The ones who suffered were the ones who didn't keep moving.... They stayed in their holes with wet feet. They didn't rub their feet or change socks...." Captain William H. Willoughby
Carl E. Brandenburg, age 91 years, formerly of Marion & Caroline, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.
Carl Edward Brandenburg was born June 28, 1911 in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, to Gottlieb and Alma (Mevis) Brandenburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. He farmed in the Town of Grant area for many years. Carl also had worked in saw mills and was a logger. Over the years he had been employed with various companies like Rasmussen Saw Mill in Caroline, Shawano Forest Products, and was also a Town of Grant laborer. In his later years, Carl moved to an apartment in Marion. He loved music and could play the piano and the violin. Carl played piano often at the Caroline Ballroom. He will be remembered most as a kind and gentle fellow.
Survivors include one sister, Agnes Poppendorf of Shawano. Two nieces, Anita Wallace of Shawano and Mava (Marty) Laursen of Pigeon Falls, WI. Further survived by friends, Neil & Dawn Papendorf of Tigerton, many other relatives and friends. Carl is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Suehring, and one brother, Arnold.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion. Rev. Roger Tellock will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Steve Buss: During WWII, Carl was stationed in Alaska when the Japanese occupied some of the Aleutian Islands. (They're closer to Japan than they are to Seattle). He participated in the fighting to keep them from moving inland and to finally leave. It got very ugly. The Japanese refused to surrender. Some committed suicide.
From the USNPS: On May 11, 1943, 12,500 U.S. soldiers landed on the northern and southern ends of Attu Island. For over two weeks, battles raged over the tiny island. There were few large-scale engagements; as in the rest of the Pacific Theater, the Japanese preferred to employ "small group" tactics, using the rough terrain of Attu to their advantage and lying motionless for hours in foxholes until they could pin down American units with sniper fire. As they moved across the island, Americans had to search every hollow to ensure against surprise attacks.
"It was rugged...the whole damned deal was rugged, like attacking a pillbox by way of a tightrope...in winter." Lt. Donald E. Dwinnell
In addition to constantly being on their guard against the Japanese, the Americans also had to contend with Attu's weather. In fact, the weather was responsible for more American casualties than enemy fire. Over 2,100 American soldiers were taken out of action due to disease and non-battle injuries while nearly 1,700 were killed or wounded by the Japanese (see below for casualty figures). The Army had not taken the weather into account when they supplied the soldiers with their outdoor gear, and as a result many fell victim to exposure and suffered from frostbite and fever. Men who had no chance to change out of their sodden, poorly constructed boots for weeks endured "trench foot," a condition caused by prolonged exposure to a cold, wet, and unsanitary environment. If untreated, trench foot could turn gangrenous and result in amputation. Japanese and American soldiers alike were scoured by 120 mile-per-hour winds, drenched by rain, and blinded by fog. Men had to keep moving to stay warm, even if it meant exposing themselves to enemy fire. Those who could not walk, crawled. When possible, the Americans took the superior clothing from dead Japanese soldiers, risking being shot by their own troops when they saw the enemy uniforms.
"The ones who suffered were the ones who didn't keep moving.... They stayed in their holes with wet feet. They didn't rub their feet or change socks...." Captain William H. Willoughby
Carl Edward Brandenburg was born June 28, 1911 in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, to Gottlieb and Alma (Mevis) Brandenburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. He farmed in the Town of Grant area for many years. Carl also had worked in saw mills and was a logger. Over the years he had been employed with various companies like Rasmussen Saw Mill in Caroline, Shawano Forest Products, and was also a Town of Grant laborer. In his later years, Carl moved to an apartment in Marion. He loved music and could play the piano and the violin. Carl played piano often at the Caroline Ballroom. He will be remembered most as a kind and gentle fellow.
Survivors include one sister, Agnes Poppendorf of Shawano. Two nieces, Anita Wallace of Shawano and Mava (Marty) Laursen of Pigeon Falls, WI. Further survived by friends, Neil & Dawn Papendorf of Tigerton, many other relatives and friends. Carl is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Suehring, and one brother, Arnold.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion. Rev. Roger Tellock will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Steve Buss: During WWII, Carl was stationed in Alaska when the Japanese occupied some of the Aleutian Islands. (They're closer to Japan than they are to Seattle). He participated in the fighting to keep them from moving inland and to finally leave. It got very ugly. The Japanese refused to surrender. Some committed suicide.
From the USNPS: On May 11, 1943, 12,500 U.S. soldiers landed on the northern and southern ends of Attu Island. For over two weeks, battles raged over the tiny island. There were few large-scale engagements; as in the rest of the Pacific Theater, the Japanese preferred to employ "small group" tactics, using the rough terrain of Attu to their advantage and lying motionless for hours in foxholes until they could pin down American units with sniper fire. As they moved across the island, Americans had to search every hollow to ensure against surprise attacks.
"It was rugged...the whole damned deal was rugged, like attacking a pillbox by way of a tightrope...in winter." Lt. Donald E. Dwinnell
In addition to constantly being on their guard against the Japanese, the Americans also had to contend with Attu's weather. In fact, the weather was responsible for more American casualties than enemy fire. Over 2,100 American soldiers were taken out of action due to disease and non-battle injuries while nearly 1,700 were killed or wounded by the Japanese (see below for casualty figures). The Army had not taken the weather into account when they supplied the soldiers with their outdoor gear, and as a result many fell victim to exposure and suffered from frostbite and fever. Men who had no chance to change out of their sodden, poorly constructed boots for weeks endured "trench foot," a condition caused by prolonged exposure to a cold, wet, and unsanitary environment. If untreated, trench foot could turn gangrenous and result in amputation. Japanese and American soldiers alike were scoured by 120 mile-per-hour winds, drenched by rain, and blinded by fog. Men had to keep moving to stay warm, even if it meant exposing themselves to enemy fire. Those who could not walk, crawled. When possible, the Americans took the superior clothing from dead Japanese soldiers, risking being shot by their own troops when they saw the enemy uniforms.
"The ones who suffered were the ones who didn't keep moving.... They stayed in their holes with wet feet. They didn't rub their feet or change socks...." Captain William H. Willoughby
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