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Peter Cornelius Runia 1927

Peter Cornelius Runia of Osceola County, Iowa United States was born on May 22, 1927 in Bigelow, Nobles County, MN. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Cornelius Runia.
Peter Cornelius Runia
Osceola County, Iowa United States
May 22, 1927
Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota, 56117, United States
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  • Introduction

    Peter Cornelius Runia is the son of Cornelius and Grace Runia. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota and had an older sister Gertrude as well as a younger brother John B. Runia. They grew up living in Wilson, Osceola, Iowa, USA. At the time of the World War II draft, he was only 17 years old, and registered for the military draft on May 19, 1945, in Iowa, USA. Shortly after his 18th birthday, on July 6, 1945, Peter enlisted in the military at Fort Snelling in Minnesota. He joined with no branch assignment as a Private Selectee (Enlisted Men).
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    May 22, 1927
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    Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota 56117, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was from Iowa and his mother was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the United States.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Peter Runia was born in Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota and grew up living in Wilson, Osceola, Iowa, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate completing 4 years before his enlistment.
  • Military Service

    Peter Cornelius Runia was a white male born on May 22, 1927, in Bigelow, Iowa. At the time of the draft, he was only 17 years old, and he listed himself as the head of his household. He registered for the military draft on May 19, 1945, in Iowa, USA. Runia was described as having a ruddy complexion, black hair, and gray eyes. He was 5'8" tall and weighed 135 pounds. At the time of registration, he was living in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, and was employed at home with his father. His next of kin was listed as Cornelius Runia. On July 6, 1945, Runia enlisted in the military at Fort Snelling in Minnesota. He joined with no branch assignment as a Private Selectee (Enlisted Men). His military serial number was 37803625. As with many others during the time of war, Runia enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law.
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