Leonard Carl Brostrom

Brief Life History of Leonard Carl

When Leonard Carl Brostrom was born on 23 November 1919, in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, United States, his father, Carl John Brostrom, was 25 and his mother, Louise Adolfina Hillstead, was 26. He lived in Sparks Township, Washoe, Nevada, United States in 1940 and Preston Election Precinct 3, Franklin, Idaho, United States in 1940. He registered for military service in 1942. He died on 29 October 1944, in Dagami, Leyte, Philippines, at the age of 24, and was buried in Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin, Idaho, United States.

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Family Time Line

Carl John Brostrom
1894–1975
Louise Adolfina Hillstead
1893–1961
Leonard Carl Brostrom
1919–1944
Dean Hillstead Brostrom
1921–1999
Dale Hillstead Brostrom
1925–2003
Stanley John Brostrom
1929–1998

Sources (22)

  • Lenard Brostorm in household of Carl Brostorm, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Leonard C Brostrom, "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949"
  • Leonard C. Brostrom, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1920

The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.

1921 · One of The Oldest Coasters in the World

Utah is home to one of the oldest coasters in the world that is still operational. The Roller Coaster, at Lagoon Amusement park, is listed number 5.

1927

Charles Lindbergh makes the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in his plane The Spirit of St. Louis.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Evald, Helmer, Nels.

Swedish (Broström): ornamental compound of bro‘bridge’ + ström ‘river’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Story Highlight

USAT Private Leonard C. Brostrom

A United States Army transport ship, USAT Private Leonard C. Brostrom was named in his honor in 1948. The ship was later transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service of the United States Nav …

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