
VETERANS 2024 List

Welcome to our tribute page honoring the Germans from Russia descendants who proudly served in the United States military. This page is dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women who answered the call to defend freedom and serve their country. The Germans from Russia, whose ancestors immigrated to the United States from Russia during the 19th and early 20th centuries, have a rich history of loyalty and dedication to their adopted homeland. Many of these individuals came from families who settled in rural American communities, preserving their unique cultural heritage while embracing the opportunities and responsibilities of their new nation. The veterans listed here served in various branches of the U.S. military, from the Army and Navy to the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Their contributions span multiple generations and conflicts, from World War I and World War II to more recent military engagements. These individuals exemplified courage, sacrifice, and patriotism, often earning honors and awards for their service. Each entry provides a brief biography, along with details of their military service, including their branch, years served, awards received, and, where available, photographs and documents. This collection is a testament to the enduring legacy of Germans from Russia descendants in the United States and their unwavering commitment to the defense of their country. We invite you to explore the stories of these veterans, learn about their lives, and honor their sacrifices.


Melvin Leroy Ahlenslager
Navy
Seaman
10 January 1943-15 September 1944

Elmer Bachman
Coast Guard
Seaman First Class
20 August 1942-13 February 1946

Ralph Thomas Barber
Army
Sp. 4
October 1956-October 1958

Alexander Bell
United States Army
Bugler
5 August 1917-3 September 1919

Edward Bell
United States Army
Staff Seargent
WWII

Leonard Bell
United States Army
Staff Sgt.
Not Available

Conrad Bitter
U.S. Army
Tech 3
January 2, 1941-

Peter Bitter
U.S. Marines
Warrant Officer (retired)
08 Mar 1927-01 Aug 1948

Ronald L Buckhammer
United States Marine Corps (retired)
Captain
June 1967 - June 1972

Linda Duffield
U.S. Army Air and U.S. Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel (retired)
1979-1999

Steven John Fernandez
Navy
Seaman
1964-1968

Jon A Gallinetti
United States Marine Corps (ret.)
Major General
1972 to 2007

Charles Dwight Griggs
United States Army
Under Research
Under Research

Charles Huston Griggs
Army
Private First Class
19 Mar 1943-12 Oct 1945

Raymond Hergenrader
U.S. Navy
HM2-Hospital Corpsman 2
1946-1949: Recalled in 1953

Albert Huber
United States Coast Guard
1st Class Petty Officer
June 1942 to December 1945

James Huber
United States Coast Guard
Chief Radio Man
1956 to Retirement

Donald G Klein
USAF (RET.)
LT. Col.
1954-1976

Robert Klemm
U.S. Army
Not yet available
Service Dates Unavailable

Robert J. Klemm
United States Arny
Tech 5
November 1, 1945, to December 25, 1946

Gilbert Kreutzer
Army
Tech Seargent T5
1 July 1943 to 10 November 1945

Alfred Krum
Army
tech. 5
10 April 1941 to 22 October 1945

James L. Lehman
United States Army
Specialist 4
1964 to 1970

Alexander Marks
Army
Sergeant
October 24, 1942, to 1945

Charles Marks
Army
Corporal
March 27, 1942, to September14, 1945

Conrad Marks
Army Medical Corps
Private First Class
October 2, 1942, to February 25, 1943

Ernest Marks
Navy
BKr1c Baker 1st Class
21 Sep 1942 to 8 Oct 1945

Floyd Conrad Marks
United States Army Air Corps
Sergeant
Dec 16, 1941, to 1945

Gordon Marks
Navy
Petty Officer Second Class
1970 to 1976

Henry Marks, Jr.
Army
Corporal
December 22, 1942 to November 23, 1943

James Peter Marks
Army National Guard
Master Sergeant
To be confirmed

Leroy Marks
United States Army Air Corps
First Lieutenant
Enlisted December 19, 194I
Omar Henry Marks
Army Air Corps
Staff Sgt.

Walter Marks
Navy
Baker 2nd Class
October 2, 1942, to November 12, 1945

Donald G. Meisner
Army
1945 to 1953

Pete Meisner
United States Army
Under Research
World War II

Dennis Wayne Metzler
Navy
Radioman Chief Petty Officer
June 1961 to July 1966

Rodney Allen Metzler
United States Air Force
Major
15 April 1966 to 14 February 1975

Rodney Allen Metzler
United States Air Force
Major
15 April 1966 to 14 February 1975

Conrad Ruby
California National Guard
Staff Sergeant
Enlisted 1939

David Ruby
United States Army
Staff Sergeant
Enlisted 1946

Gottlieb Ruby
United States Army
First Lieutenant
Enlisted February 1941

Henry Ruby
California National Guard
Lieutenant Colonel
Enlisted 1940

John Ruby
Army National Guard
Master Sergeant
Enlisted 1938

Pete Ruby
United States Army
Sergeant
Enlisted 1942

William Ruby
United States Army
Staff Sergeant
Enlisted 1944

Albert Ruppel
United States Army
Sergeant
1942 to 1945

Larry Ruppel
United States Army
Sergeant
1942 to 1945

Theodore Edward Schaeffer
Navy World War II -Coast Guard
Warrant Officer 4 (WO-4)
1943 to 968

Elmer August Scheidt
United States Army
Private First Class
March 6, 1941, to August 4, 1943

Herman Scheidt
Navy
Seaman
1943 to 1946

Omar Henry Scheidt
United States Army Air Corps
Staff Sergeant
July 19, 1943 to December 8, 1945

Richard James Scheidt
USAF (RET.)
Colonel
1955 to 1980

Theodore Carl Scheidt
United States Army Air Corps
Technical Sergeant, Crew Chief B-26
September 15, 1942, to November 9, 1945

Donald G. Schneider
Marine
Under Research
Under Research

George Schneider
Marine
Sergeant
1946

Elmer Seib
Army
Sergeant
1942 to the end of World War II

John Seib
United States Army
Staff Sergeant
1941 to 1945

Emma Diel Shepard
United States Army Air Corps (WAC)
Sergeant
January 26, 1943, to April 20, 1944

James Henry Shepard
Navy
lieutenant
January 12, 1929, to December 1, 1949

George Simon
Army
Seargent
1918-1919

Elmer Floyd Stumpf
United States Army
Private First Class
March 4, 1950-February 1952

Robert Frank Zoldoske
Army
Master Sgt.
1950-1956
Honoring Germans from Russia Military Veterans
