Seven members of the Gulbranson Family from left to right: Alice Cassibo, Robert Gulbranson, Sandy Dombeck, Tammye Cleveland, Donna Solberg, Sharon Lang and Richard Gulbranson attending the flag dedication.

Plaque in the Norway Cemetery that says, “In Memory of Many, In Honor of All. Thank you Veterans. We are the Home of the Free, Because of the Brave. Donated by the Family of Gilmer Gulbranson World War I.”

Flag being raised by Richard Gulbranson and Richard Dombeck. - Submitted photos

Gilmer Gulbranson was wounded in France on September 29, 1918, while fighting in the Battle of the Argonne Forest. The Battle was the final Allied offensive of World War I. It was fought from September 26, 1918 until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. It was the greatest American battle of the First World War.

Gilmer Gulbranson received this letter from King George of England during World War I.<br />The letter from Windsor Castle read, “Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of many nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom.<br />The Allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you and bid you God Speed on your mission.<br />George - April 1918

Gilmer Gulbranson received this letter from King George of England during World War I.
The letter from Windsor Castle read, “Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of many nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you and bid you God Speed on your mission.
George - April 1918

Norway Lake Cemetery has new flag

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:00am admin

The Norway Lake Cemetery, near Leonard, has a new flagpole, plaque, and American flag honoring area veterans.

The family of Gilmer Gulbranson donated and erected the flagpole and flag, along with a granite plaque in honor of their father and all veterans.

Gilmer Gulbranson served his country in World War I. He was wounded in France on September 29, 1918, while fighting in the Battle of the Argonne Forest. After the war, Gilmer lived in Chicago for a time before returning to the family farm near Leonard. After returning, Gilmer married Helen George. On the family farm they raised their twelve children.

On July 22, 2018, the Gulbranson Family had a dedication ceremony and flag raising ceremony at the Norway Lake Cemetery, with many attending.

The Gulbranson’s would like to thank the following people who made this memorial possible. Kevin, Kenny, Sheri, Pastor Kirchman and Cindy (for engraving the plaque). Special thanks to Aunt Donna Lou for donating the plot for the memorial.

Norway Lake Cemetery has new flag

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