Vaughn Larsen

Hometown

Kenesaw, Nebraska

Biography

Larsen was born in Kenesaw, Nebraska, but also lived in Kearney and Hastings. He graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney in 1943. He was known for his work in dramatics and speech while attending college. He married Arlene Kessler, another NSTC student while in school.

After graduation he enlisted in the Coast Guard. He died at Fort Robinson, Nebraska from Spinal Meningitis.

Branch of Service

Coast Guard

Rank

Apprentice Seaman

Military Occupational Specialty

Unknown

Death Date

12-7-1943

Original Source Location

UNK Archives Briggs Collection, Box 23, Folder 4, Envelope 5

Additional Information

Additional information available in the 1946 Blue and Gold yearbook, viewable at http://library.unk.edu/archives/ . If you'd like to schedule a visit to view these materials in person, or if you'd like to submit additional information, please contact us.

Recommended Citation

"Vaughn Larsen" (1943). World War II Casualties. 26.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/wwii-casualties/26