Individual Details
James E. Staberg
(6 Jul 1924 - )
Graduated from HHS 1943
HSO, 18 Jan 1945, p2
Pvt. James Staberg, USA, is now in Holland, after going through service in England, France and Belgium.
HSO, 8 Feb 1951, p5, c4
Mrs. James Staberg (Ruth Erickson) and son Steven, returned to Hudson Monday after spending seven weeks with her husband, Cpl. James Staberg at Paso Robles, California.
HSO, 6 Jun 1985
Hudson Veteran Receives Dutch Honors
Hudson resident James E. Staberg of 707 Pine St. N, was recently given high honors in recognition and appreciation for the role his 36th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Troop C, had in the liberation of the Netherlands 40 years ago during World War II.
Staberg was one of 40 U.S. veterans who were guests of Netherland's Dutch-American Friendship Society from May 1-9. He was the only veteran there representing the Midwest.
"Their appreciation is unbelievable, but they are extremely grateful that we helped them be free again after living under the Nazis for five years," Staberg noted.
The nine days in the Netherlands were full of receptions, banquets, ceremonies and celebrations for the veterans. ... [excerpted from a longer article telling more about the trip]
Caption under picture accompanying 6 Jun 1985 article:
This photograph was taken when James E. Staberg was home on leave, after basic training, for his 1943 graduation from Hudson High School. Staberg entered the service in March of that year and served in Europe starting in October of 1944.
HSO, 18 Jan 1945, p2
Pvt. James Staberg, USA, is now in Holland, after going through service in England, France and Belgium.
HSO, 8 Feb 1951, p5, c4
Mrs. James Staberg (Ruth Erickson) and son Steven, returned to Hudson Monday after spending seven weeks with her husband, Cpl. James Staberg at Paso Robles, California.
HSO, 6 Jun 1985
Hudson Veteran Receives Dutch Honors
Hudson resident James E. Staberg of 707 Pine St. N, was recently given high honors in recognition and appreciation for the role his 36th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Troop C, had in the liberation of the Netherlands 40 years ago during World War II.
Staberg was one of 40 U.S. veterans who were guests of Netherland's Dutch-American Friendship Society from May 1-9. He was the only veteran there representing the Midwest.
"Their appreciation is unbelievable, but they are extremely grateful that we helped them be free again after living under the Nazis for five years," Staberg noted.
The nine days in the Netherlands were full of receptions, banquets, ceremonies and celebrations for the veterans. ... [excerpted from a longer article telling more about the trip]
Caption under picture accompanying 6 Jun 1985 article:
This photograph was taken when James E. Staberg was home on leave, after basic training, for his 1943 graduation from Hudson High School. Staberg entered the service in March of that year and served in Europe starting in October of 1944.
Events
| Birth | 6 Jul 1924 | St. Croix Co., Wis. |  | ||
| Graduation | 1943 | Hudson High School - Hudson, St.Croix, Wis | | ||
| Marriage | Ruth Erickson |
Families
| Spouse | Ruth Erickson (1926 - ) |
| Child | Bruce A. Staberg ( - ) |
| Child | Steven J. Staberg ( - ) |
| Father | James Conrad Staberg (1900 - ) |
| Mother | Bertha Marie Miller (1902 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Frederick Staberg (1926 - ) |
| Sibling | Annette Staberg ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. Register of Deeds, Birth Records: Wisconsin, St. Croix County, Vol. 21, Page 283.
2. Miller, Willis H. and Benoy, Marian Thorson, Hudson High School Alumni Directory Star-Observer Publishing Co., Hudson, Wis., 1973, p39.