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Private First Class Edward A. Siebler was born on July 26, 1911, in Shell Creek Township near Platte Center, Nebraska, and killed in action in Germany on December 14, 1944. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Siebler of Platte Center. His mother is deceased. He had four brothers: William Siebler of Omaha, Nebraska; Louis Siebler, formerly of Humphrey, Nebraska; Henry Siebler of Platte Center, Nebraska; and Leo Siebler of Shell Creek Township; and four sisters: Mrs. Alvin Hulsebus of Columbus, Nebraska; Mrs. Theodore Borchers of Columbus, Nebraska; Mrs. John Borchers of Monroe, Nebraska; and Miss Minnie Siebler of Platte Center, Nebraska. Edward attended School District 22 in Shell Creek Township. After finishing grammar school, he assisted his father on the farm until he entered the service of his country in April, 1942. Private First Class Edward A. Siebler was first sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and then sent to Camp Barkley, Texas, where he took his basic training. After completing this training, he was transferred to California, where he was given desert training. He then went to Camp Dix, New Jersey, preparatory to embarking for overseas duty. Private First Class Edward Siebler went overseas in March, 1944. He was in the Infantry, and a member of General George S. Patton's Third Army. He had had approximately nine months of overseas service when he was killed in action in Germany on December 14, 1944. Memorial services will be held for him when his body is returned for burial here. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Prairie Township.