Del Thielke WWII Veteran
Preview: Season 16 Episode 12 | 40s
Del Thielke recalls his dramatic time in the service as a veteran of WWII.
Del Thielke is a Navy veteran born on November 9, 1923. He served as an aviation ordnanceman aboard the USS Shipley Bay during World War II which participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima in a support role. After the war he worked in the photography business.
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Del Thielke WWII Veteran
Preview: Season 16 Episode 12 | 40s
Del Thielke is a Navy veteran born on November 9, 1923. He served as an aviation ordnanceman aboard the USS Shipley Bay during World War II which participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima in a support role. After the war he worked in the photography business.
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Clip: S16 Ep12 | 19m 55s | Del Thielke recalls his dramatic time in the service as a veteran of WWII. (19m 55s)
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Production sponsorship is provided by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Explore Alexandria Tourism, Shalom Hill Farm, Margaret A. Cargil Foundation, 96.7kram and viewers like you.