Son of Henry and Ansine (Taddicken) Kuhse
Serial Number 17027421
Enlisted Fort Des Moines February 14, 1941
Coast Artillery Corps, Regular Army
Melvin Kuhse, Manning, Is Jap Prisoner
Through the services of the American Red Cross, Melvin Kuhse of Manning has
written to his mother, Mrs. A.C. Kuhse, of Los Angeles, California, that he is a prisoner of the Japanese.
June 5, 1942, relatives received the Information that he had been missing in
action in the Philippines since the fall of Corregidor on May 7. His letter to
his mother, the contents of which she made known to her sons, George and
Clarence, at Manning, is the first word received since he had been reported missing in action.
Kuhse, who was With the Coast Artillery, enlisted February 12, 1941, at Des
Moines and received his training at Mare Island, California.
Carroll Daily Times Herald March 11, 1943
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Melvin Kuhse, private First Class, brother of Clarence and George Kuhse of Manning, has been reported missing following the surrender of Corregidor,
according to a report sent to his mother, Mrs. Henry Kuhse, who now lives at San Bernardino, California, issued from the War Department office of the Adjutant General in Washington. Prior to the fall of Corregidor, his name had not appeared on the casualty list but since that time following May 7, 1942, he has not been carried on the records and is reported as missing in action in the Philippine Islands and that status will be retained until definite information is received to the contrary. Melvin enlisted in the armed services of the United States, from Manning. Manning Monitor article------ 1944
Listed Missing, Now Reported War Prisoner Manning Monitor article------ 1944
AMERICAN WAR PRISONER WOUNDED On December 16, 1944, this office received an intercepted enemy propaganda short wave radio broadcast which stated that he had been wounded during a bombing raid by our forces on military installations at Mukden, Manchukuo. "No information was given as to the extent of his wounds. It was stated, however, that he has been hospitalized and is receiving medical attention.
"This office has sent a wire of inquiry to the Japanese government via the Swiss
government, requesting an official report of the incident, names of the wounded, extent of
wounds and general welfare of the wounded. |
Funeral services for Melvin Kuhse, 58, a decorated Veteran of World War II who died at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital October 28, were held Monday at the Methodist Church. The Rev. Trevor Baskerville, assisted by the Rev. Harold James, officiated and burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Redington.
Mr. Kuhse was a plumber and in later years a custodian at Spirit Lake Schools and the Methodist Church. He was born May 20, 1908, in Manning, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuhse. He attended schools at Breda and was married October 16, 1947 at Jackson, Minnesota, to Mabel Kelly.
Mr. Kuhse entered the Armed Forces February 14, 1941, and was discharged June 15, 1946. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Service Ribbon with Bronze Star, Asiatic Theatre Ribbon with Bronze Battle Star, and Philippine Defense Ribbon with Bronze Battle Star. He was in a prison of war camp three and a half years.
Mr. Kuhse is survived by his wife; one son, Terry; two step-daughters, Janice and Joyce; four grandchildren; three brothers, Lester, Victor, and Clarence, and one sister, Elsie. He was preceded by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
Mr. Kuhse was a member of the Methodist Church and was a Mason. He resided at 2202 Hill Ave.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Duane Osborne, Lyle Miller, James Seward, Orville Carlson, James Beard and Reed Potter. The Donovan-Leyson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Kuhse of Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bou- rest missing from original article.