Veterans' Memorial Project

Norbert John Sterle

Eveleth, MN

World War II

College: Applied Life Studies

Graduation Year: 1942

Service Branch: Army

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Date of Birth: 12/04/1918

Date of Death: 11/19/1943

Affiliations: Theta Xi; Tomahawk; Tribe of Illini; Freshman Varsity Ice Hockey Squad; Varsity Ice Hockey Squad

Lt. Sterle served with the 143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. He died in Italy. He is buried at Eveleth Cemetery, Eveleth, Minnesota. Lt. Sterle was a professional hockey player–having played with the Chicago Blackhawks before his military service.

– submitted by James Opolony; information taken from University and public records

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