U.S. Army Private First Class

Matthew J. Schultz

White, South Dakota

Brookings County

February 1, 1922 -- January 1, 1945

Killed In Action in Belgium

Matthew J. Schultz was born at White, SD, on February 1, 1922. He was the second son of John and Jenny Schultz. He graduated from White High School in 1940.

He entered the service on November 12, 1942, going from Fort Snelling to Camp Polk, Louisiana, where he was promoted to private first class. In September 1943, he transferred to Camp Barkley, Texas, where he remained until February 1944, when he went to Camp Cooke, California. In October he went overseas to England and later to the combat area. Matthew died in action in Belgium on January 1, 1945, at the age of 22 years and 11 months.

Although originally buried in France, Matthew’s remains were returned to the United States after the war and he was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery in White. He was survived by four brothers, Edward, Alvin, Floyd (who was later killed in the Korean War), and Donald, and one sister, Grace Bohr.

This entry was respectfully submitted by Charles Shultz, 8th Grade West, Spearfish Middle School, Spearfish, South Dakota, February 7, 2000. Information for this entry was provided by Alvin Schultz of Brookings, South Dakota, brother of Army Pfc. Schultz.

Matthew J Schultz