134th Infantry Regiment Website
"All Hell Can't Stop Us"
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134th Infantry Regiment Website"All Hell Can't Stop Us" |
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Dr. James Henry Stageman, son of Dr. John Frederick and Vesta (Laing) Stageman, was born July 1, 1908 in Persia, Iowa. He practiced dentistry in Council Bluffs, Iowa from 1931 to 1941 before serving in World War II. He enlisted in the Army March 24, 1941. Originally a member of the Iowa National Guard, he was reassigned to the Nebraska National Guard because they needed a dentist. He departed for the ETO May 12, 1944, served in the 35th Infantry Division, and returned to the US August 28, 1945. Following the war he reopened his dental practice in Council Bluffs and retired in 1973. After retirement he and his wife Celia moved to Mesa, Arizona. Capt Dr. James H Stageman died June 10, 1999 in Mesa, Arizona. He is buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Bronze Star Medal Citation |
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Captain James H Stageman, O-335014, Dental Corps, United States Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Luxembourg and Belgium from 9 July 1944 to 16 January 1945. Entered military service from Iowa General Orders No. 12, Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, 15 February 1945 |
Higher resolution copy of group photo
Thanks to Jim Stageman, grandson of Capt James H Stageman, for these pictures.
