This is how Austin met Betty.
The Saskatchewanian son of Norwegian immigrants, he signed up and found himself training in Montana with the First Special Service Force.
A few months later, Austin Ole Gunderson submitted this request to marry Marabeth Edna Blake.
They marry in December 1942 and Austin updates his papers. Wife over mother.
He continues training with his American and Canadian brothers before heading off for Europe.
When he leaves, Betty is expecting.
A month after he leaves, a year after they married, Betty receives this letter about her Austin.
Their only child?
Austin Wayne Gunderson died in Montana two weeks before his father was killed in action in Italy.
“Love always - Betty”
"I always will adore that guy who taught my happy heart to fly."
We see you, Sergeant Austin Ole Gunderson.
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