Edgar C Retzlaff

Edgar was born November 11th, 1917, in Belle Plaine, WI. He grew up with 8 siblings and lived in Shawano County for his entire life. He worked at the Farmers Brewery, which later turned into Wrights Broiling Company in Shawano. One of his jobs he always did at the brewery was to put the American Flag up on the flagpole on the very highest part of the building. That flagpole is still there today. He joined the Army during WW II and served his country. He was part of the group called "The 

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Jungleers Sunset Division". He was a Staff Sergeant and Platoon Leader 745 called "The Bloody Butchers". He received the "Purple Heart", "Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Star", a "Marksmanship Badge", "Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a Bronze Arrowhead". He also received 3 Overseas Service Bars Lapel Button issued, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Service Medal, and a Combat Infantryman Badge. In Campaigns- New Guinea and Southern Philippines. His family still has his Medals and Dog tags. Edgar's younger brother David also served in his country during the Korean War. After the War, Edgar returned to his home in Shawano and later married and had five children. Edgar had a strong faith and loved God, family and his country. He enjoyed being around kids teaching them different sports. Edgar enjoyed fishing, hunting, football, baseball, dancing, socializing, and playing cards. Edgar is remembered fondly.