The War: Michigan Voices
Voices We've Heard

Frederick William Kletke
WWII Pacific Theatre
Army - Staff Sergeant
Unit: 152nd Infantry, 38th

He had four Japanese soldiers surrender to him.

Served in: New Guinea, Philippines.

Citations: Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon (with three bronze battle stars and a bronze service arrowhead), Philippine Liberation Ribbon (with one bronze battle star and three overseas service stars), Good Conduct Medal

Born 1918
East Lansing, MI

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