Bio: Schweinler, Francis (Promoted to Colonel – 1956)

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Surnames: Schweinler, Humke

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Feb 1957

Francis F. Schweinler, publisher of the Mosinee Times, and a veteran of 33 years' service in the Reserves and National Guard, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel in the 32nd Infantry Division, effective as of November 1, 1956. He was assigned as executive officer of the division's artillery last October 1st.

Francis, a native of Neillsville (Clark Co., Wis.), served overseas in World War II. His wife is the former Irene Humke, daughter of Theodore Humke of this community (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.). The Schweinler's are well known here.

 

 


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