May 17, 1925 €“ Feb. 23, 2009
Ivan Thompson, 83, of Sweet Home died Feb. 23, 2009.
He was born May 17, 1925 in Siam (near New Market), Iowa.
He was drafted into military service at the age of 18. He had a very distinguished and honorable military career. He fought in several battles including the Battle of the Bulge and the Omaha Beach Landing.
He served in France, Germany, Luxemburg and Belgium, receiving medals…