Tech 4 Dumke, Henry E.

Henry Dumke was born to Henry Johann Dumke and Bertha 'Bessie' Laabs on June 5, 1917 near Hendricks, MN. He married Elsie Keller on June 5, 1952 and they lived in White, SD.

Henry enlisted on February 27, 1942 and he was discharged on October 11, 1945.

Technician fourth grade (abbreviated T/4 or Tec 4) was a rank of the United States Army from 1942 to 1948. The rank was created to recognize enlisted soldiers with special technical skills, but who were not trained as combat leaders. In Henry Dumke's case he is listed as being in the Medical Detachment.