Bridg Gen Donald Paul Radde memorial - Blyton Veteran's Park, Sparta, WI, USA
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Former Commanding General of the 32nd Infantry Division. He was recognized for his service in WWII. He was promoted to BG in 1964 and died soon after in 1966.
Waymark Code: WMRZVA
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2016
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Located in Blyton Veteran's Memorial Park in Sparta, WI, this memorial features Brigadier General Donald Radde. Radded was the Commanding General for the 32nd Infantry Division in 1964 via Congressional appointment. Radde was a WWII Veteran as recognized by his memorial. Not much is known about BG Radde except he was at Camp McCoy, just outside of Sparta, WI, to greet troops as they arrived at the Camp for two weeks training in June of 1964. When BG Radde was not wearing a military uniform he was a local newspaper executive in Sparta, WI. BG Radde died just before his 48th birthday.
The link included contains the only information that was available mentioning BG Radde.
Text on Plaque -
In Memory of
Donald Paul Radde
Wisconsin
Bridg Gen 32 Inf Div
World War II
March 15 1914
March 7 1966
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Street parking available
Access times: From: 6:00 AM To: 11:00 PM
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
Blyton Veteran's Memorial Park
Montgomery St
Sparta, WI USA
54656
Commemoration: BG Donald Paul Radde
Date of Dedication: Not listed
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