Individual Details
Sterling Rueben Vold
(7 Apr 1914 - 30 Jul 1970)
Sterling Vold was a career Army officer, husband and father. Raised in Iowa, he was known to pick a bushel of corn faster than any of his brothers. He loved to play and watch football. He had a winning smile, beautiful, blue eyes, and never met a stranger.
He was a patriotic American and fought throughout World War II in the Pacific Theater and he participated in the defense of South Korea from North Korea and post war rebuilding. He was shot in the knee and caught malaria which continued to plague him throughout his life.
He received the American Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Overseas Service Bar, Overseas Service Ribbon, including metal pendant. National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal during his career.
Dad had a strong faith in God, love of his family and pride in his heritage. He was a kind and warm person to know and a successful man who contributed to his country, family and the lives of his children. He will be missed always.
He was a patriotic American and fought throughout World War II in the Pacific Theater and he participated in the defense of South Korea from North Korea and post war rebuilding. He was shot in the knee and caught malaria which continued to plague him throughout his life.
He received the American Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Overseas Service Bar, Overseas Service Ribbon, including metal pendant. National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal during his career.
Dad had a strong faith in God, love of his family and pride in his heritage. He was a kind and warm person to know and a successful man who contributed to his country, family and the lives of his children. He will be missed always.
Events
| Birth | 7 Apr 1914 | Scott, Hamilton County, Iowa |  |  | |
| Enlistment | 10 Feb 1941 | Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa | | | |
| Death | 30 Jul 1970 | Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington | | | |
| Burial | New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Pierce County, Washington | |
Families
| Spouse | Rhoda Britton (1921 - 2017) |
Notes
Birth
Sterling Ruben VoldEvent Type: Birth
Event Date: 7 Apr 1914
Event Place: Scott Township, Hamilton, Iowa, United States
Event Place (Original): Scott Township, Iowa, United States
Sex: Male
Father's Name: Axel Vold
Mother's Name: May Svenson
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Name: Sterling Vold
Event Type: Pension
Event Place: Iowa, United States
Birth Date: 07 Apr 1914
Birthplace: Ham
Father's Name: Axel
Mother's Name: Annie May Swenson
Enlistment
Sterling R VoldName (Original): VOLD STERLING R
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 10 Feb 1941
Term of Enlistment: 0
Event Place: Webster City, Iowa, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: IOWA
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: 999
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Infantry
Army Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: National Guard
Serial Number: 20702276
Death
Sterling VoldGiven Name: Sterling
Surname: Vold
State: Iowa
Residence Place: Washington
Last Place of Residence: Pierce, Washington
Previous Residence Postal Code: 98498
Age: 56
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1914
Death Date: Jul 1970
Endnotes
1. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR89-GYM.
2. Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGZ3-NL67.
3. United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8GP-V9Z.
4. United States Social Security Death Index https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL2G-6ML.
5. Find a Grave Memorial 53925108.