1912-1944
American Military Cemetery at Brest, France
American Military Cemetery at Brest, France
Selective Service Number 37426342
Earl Martens was born in Washington Township, Carroll County, on July 26, 1912, the son of Emil and Malinda (Mundt) Martens.
He received his education in the rural school, and also attended Manning High School. After his schooling, he worked at various jobs and at the time
he left for the service, he had been assisting his father on the family farm.
Earl left for the Army August 25, 1942. After training at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he went to Camp Callen, California, and then to Treasure Island, where he received training in the antiaircraft division of the Coast Artillery. Next he was sent to Camp Phillips at Salina, Kansas, where he was placed in the infantry. He was at Fort Meade, Maryland, a short time before embarking on foreign service on July 22, 1944.
Earl was sent overseas and arrived in England, where he underwent a short training period, and then was sent to France. He was first reported missing in action; he was later reported killed in action September 13, 1944. He is buried in the American Military Cemetery at Brest, France.
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Manning Monitor articles ------ 1943
A Soldier's Experience
After all, I reasoned, this must come to every soldier some time. Pfc. Earl Martens in Oakland, Cal. Pfc. Earl Martens sends us a change of address, and a note of news. He enjoys reading the paper, particularly the Service Men's column. He is now stationed at Oakland, California, and says he meets a Manning man occasionally, the latest being Warren Bartels. Earl Martens Listed Missing In Action Earl Martens of the United States infantry, son of Emil Martens of Manning, is reported missing in action in France. Word was received by the family Monday. Earl H. Martens Killed In Action In French Area Mr. and Mrs. Emil Martens have received a notice from the War Department that their son, Pfc. Earl H. Martens, who was previously reported missing in action, was killed inaction on the thirteenth of September in France. PFC. EARL H. MARTENS Earl left for the army on the 25th of August 1942, and reported at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, for training. From there he was transferred to Camp Callen, Calif., and then to Treasure Island, where he received training in the anti-aircraft division of the Coast Artillery. He was then sent to Camp Phillips at Salina, Kansas, where he was placed in the infantry. He was at Fort Meade, Maryland, a short time before embarking for foreign service on July 22nd, 1944. He landed in England and after a short training period there he was sent to France. His last letter to relatives here was dated August 20th. Earl was born in Washington township, Carroll county, Iowa, on July 26, 1912. He was raised on his parents farm and received his education in the rural school and also attended the Manning high school. After his schooling, he worked at various jobs and at the time he left for the service he had been assisting his father at farming.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Martens of Washington township, two
sisters, Irene, (Mrs. Ed Meggers) and Dorothy (Mrs. Carl Schrum) both of Manning; two
brothers, Lieutenant Clarence W. Martens of of the United States army somewhere in
England, and Virtus of Manning; four nieces and one nephew; and two step-sisters, Mrs,
Lester Andresen and Mrs. Ralph Munson, and a large group of other relatives and friends. Manning Monitor articles ------ 1945
Memorial Services CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to all those who in any way assisted in the memorial services for Pfc. Earl H. Martens. Especially do we thank the Rev. J. M. Ansorge for his words of comfort, and the choir for the music. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Martens, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Meggers, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Schrum, Mr. and Mrs, Virtus Martens, Lt. C. W. Martens, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Andresen, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Monson. |
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Earl Martens of Manning
reportedly Missing in Action.
Daily Times Herald October 7, 1944 Earl Martens, of the United States infantry, son of Emil Martens of Manning, is reported missing in action in France. Word was received by the family this week. |
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Martens have received word from the war department that their son, Pfc. Earl H. Martens, previously reported missing in action, was killed in action on September 13, 1944, in France.
Pfc. Martens left for the Army on August 25, 1942, and reported at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, for training. From there he was transferred to Camp Callen, California, and then to Treasure Island where he received training in the anti-air craft division of the coast artillery. He was sent later to Camp Phillips at Salina, Kansas, where he was placed in the infantry.
He was at Ft. Meade, Maryland, for a while before embarking for Foreign Service, July 22, 1944. He landed in England and after a short training period there was sent to France. His last letter to relatives here was dated August 20.
Pfc. Martens was born in Washington Township, Carroll County, Iowa, July 26, 1912. Reared on his parent's farm, he received his education in the rural schools and also attended Manning high school. After his schooling, he worked at various jobs and at the time he left for the service he had been assisting his father at farming.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Martens of
Washington Township, two sisters, Mrs. Ed Meggers (Irene) and Mrs. Carl Schrum
(Dorothy) both of Manning; two brothers, Lieutenant Clarence W. Martens of the
United States Army, somewhere in England, and Virtus
of Manning; four nieces, and one nephew; and two step-sisters, Mrs. Lester
(Lillian) Andresen and Mrs. Ralph (Lucille) Monson.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Walther League.