Harold served in the Army during World War II. In 1938, he joined the Missouri National Guard’s 140th Infantry Regiment. He was later drafted into the Army and sent to California. He soon volunteered for pilot training, and received his wings on January 3, 1943. He was commissioned a Flight Officer, a rank equivalent to a Warrant Officer 1. He was shipped to England and assigned to the 367th Bombardment Squadron, 306th Bombardment Group, “Reich Wreckers”, Eighth Air Force, based at Thurleigh, west of London. On June 2, 1943 he was shot down over Germany and spent approximately 22 months in various German prison camps. Then on April 29, 1945, the 14th Armored Division of General Patton’s Third Army liberated his camp and he returned home.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated Friday July 3, 2026
Albert Frank “AF or Slim” Closson 2/9/1919 – 10/27/2012
Service Dates: 1938 – 1945 US Army PTO and ETO 2 campaign bronze stars.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated: Monday May 18, 2026
3/20/1917 – 9/21/2011
Branch: Army
Outfit: Medical Core
Service Dates: TBD
Conflicts/Significant Events: After graduating from the University of Kansas Medical School, he served during WWII, as a Captain with KU’s 77th Evacuation Hospital as a radiologist.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated: Thursday December 18th, 2025
1/19/1924 – 7/8/2010
Service Dates: 1943 – 1945 MSGT D day plus 30, Battle Of The Bulge, 4 Campaign Battle Stars, 2 Purple Heart’s, French Legion Of Honor , US Army Reserve, Mo. National Guard
Story uploaded: 2008 / Updated: Sunday November 4, 2025
11/26/1913 – 7/16/2001
Service Dates: 1942 – 1945 1st Army anti aircraft battallion. Dday Omaha Beach, Battle Of The Bulge, Bastogne, Tech 5 Battery A 195th, AA, Self-propelled half track, 1625th, attached to the Big Red One.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated: Friday June 13th, 2025
7/13/1921 – 10/17/2011
Service Dates: 1944 – 1948 . Bill’s military career begin when he entered the United States Army Air Corps on March 9, 1944, and served with distinction during World War 11. He enlisted in the Missouri National Guard on July 12, 1948, progressing through key positions in Headquarters Detachment, Battalion, Emergency Operations Headquarters and State Headquarters level, with Promotion to Colonel as Task Force Commander, 35th Support Center, on July 1, 1971.
During his illustrious career, Colonel Hasler was honored with a number of awards to include; Army Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal. World War 11 Victory Medal, Armed Forces Reserve (30years) Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal Missouri Meritorious Service Medal State Emergency Duty (4 Bronze Stars) and a 30 year Missouri Long Service Medal.
He entered the Technician Program in July 1948 as a Supply Clerk in the office of the United STATES Property and Disbursing Officer, Fort Leonard Wooed, Mo. and served as Supervisory Storekeeper, Signal Maintenance Supervisor, Concentration Site Supervisor, Staff Assistant TRAINING Staff Assistant. (Administration)as well as Logistics Officer. Colonel Hasler served as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Missouri from April 16, 1976, until his retirement on July 13, 1982. On July 14, 1982 he was promoted to the grade of Brigadier General Missouri National Guard Retired.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated: Tuesday May 13, 2025
3/15/1919 – 3/5/2011
Service Dates: 1942 – 1974 Jake served in the Army during World War II in the 35th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit Citation, ETO Ribbon, American Defense Ribbon, and five Battle Stars. After the war, he served in the National Guard until 1974.
Story uploaded: 2007 / updated: Tuesday 4/29/2025
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