PFC LYNN B. AMICK - (KIA)

Lynn Bernard Amick was born to Charles E. and Jennie B. (Williams) Amick

on October 17, 1910, in his parents’ sod house west of Springview, NE.

 

He married Blanche E. Petersen, on January 24, 1939, in Spencer, Iowa. 

They had one child, Lynne Dee (Amick) Havens, who was 3 years old at the

time of her father’s death.

 

On November 11, 1943, Lynn was drafted into the Army, training at Camp Fannin in Texas. 

He was transferred to Camp Howze and became part of Company E, 409^th Infantry. 

His last letter was written to his parents on November 15, the day before he died. 

 

On November 16, 1944, near Taintrux, France, Army Private Lynn B. Amick was

killed in battle.

 

He now rests in honor at Epinal American Cemetery.