MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR PFC. JULIUS HASS SUNDAY, MAY 13TH

Memorial services for Pfc. Julius Hass, who was killed in action in Germany on February 24, 1945, will be observed on Sunday, May 13th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran church, with the Rev. Carl Hellmann officiating.

Junior, as he was known here, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass, was born north of Arlington on May 17, 1924; was baptized on May 15, 1938 by the Rev. G. W. Wolter; and after graduating from the Arlington High School, he was employed at the French Oil Station, and later at the Nebraska Ordnance plant. He joined the armed forces in April, 1945, and had been overseas five months serving with the Ninth Army Infantry in Germany.

The Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to his parents a month ago.

Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Darlene, one brother, LeRoy, another brother, Howard, having preceded him in death three years ago.

Enterprise 12 April 1945 Pg 7

Pfc. Julius Hass Buried In Holland

Arlington – Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass of this place have received information in detail, from the Government, in connection with the death of their son, Pfc. Julius Hass, who lost his life in action on the battlefield somewhere in Germany, on February 24th. He was with the 407th Infantry.

The letter was from the soldier’s Colonel, Col. Philip R. Dwyer, and stated that Pfc. Hass had been buried in Holland and services were conducted by a Protestant Chaplain.

Memorial services will be held in Arlington, but as yet no definite time has been set.

American Battle Monuments The World War II Honor Roll

Julius S. Hass

Private First Class, U.S. Army

37478998

407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Division

Entered the Service from: Nebraska

Died: February 24, 1945

Buried at: Plot G Row 10 Grave 3 in the Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands

Awards: Purple Heart

Enterprise 17 May 1945

(Photo)(Caption: Killed In Action – Pictured is Pfc. Julius Hass, jr., 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass of Arlington, who was killed in action in Germany, Feb. 24. Pfc. Hass, a graduate of Arlington high school, had been in the army for nearly two years and was sent overseas five months ago with an infantry division.

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR PFC. J. HASS SUN.

ARLINGTON – Memorial services for Pfc. Julius Hass, who died in the service of his country on February 24 in Germany, were held last Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. The church and school house were filled to overflowing with friends and relatives and members of the American Legion who attended in a body.

The pastor, Rev. Carl Hellman, paid a fine tribute to “Junior” as he was best known here. The congregation sang “How Blest Is My Soul,” “Asleep in Jesus,” “Holy Father, in Thy Mercy,” and the choir sang “Be Still, My Soul” with E. A. Leubke as organist.

The Army and Navy Commission “In Memoriam” scroll was presented to the family and Leo Weber Commander of the local American Legion, presented the United States flag also. “Taps” was sounded at the close of the impressive service.

Arlington Review Herald 10 May 1945

Memorial Services For Pfc. Julius S. Hass,Jr.

Memorial services for Pfc. Julius S. Hass, Jr., will be held Sunday May 13, at St. Paul’s Lutheran church, with Rev. Carl Hellmann conducting the service at 10:00 o’clock A.M.

Pfc. Hass is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass Sr. and gave his life for his country on the battlefield in Germany on Febr. 24th, 1945. He had been in Service 2 years and overseas for 5 months. He was confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran church on May 15, 1938 by the Rev. G. W. Wolter; and was graduated from the Arlington High school in May 1942. Pfc. Julius S. Hass, Jr., was born May 17,1924, and died at the age of 20 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Arlington Review Herald 15 March 1945

Pfc. Julius S. Hass, Jr. Killed IN Germany

Word was received from the War Department Saturday morning by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass informing them of the death in action of their son Julius S. Hass, Jr. on February 24, 1945.

Pfc. Julius S. Hass was born north of Arlington May 17, 1924.

He was baptized October 19, 1924 and was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran church on May 15, 1938, by Rev. G. W. Wolter. He graduated from the Arlington High school in 1942.

Joining the Armed Forces in April 1943, he was overseas just 5 months, serving with the 9th Army Infantry in Germany.

He was home on furlough last June. The last letter received by his parents form him was written on Febr. 21st.

Enterprise 22 March 1945

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Pfc. Julius Hass Killed In Action

Arlington – r. and Mrs. Julius Hass received word on Saturday from the Government that their son, Pfc. Julius Hass, Jr. had been killed in action on February 2th in Germany.

Junior, as he was known here, was 20 years of age, and had joined the army nearly two years ago, and had been across five months. He was a graduate of the Arlington Schools, and prior to entering the service he was employed at the Ordnance plant at Mead. He was in the infantry division.

On February 21 he had written his parents a letter which they received about a week ago, and in it he said he was well and happy, for them not to worry, and that he was being sent to the front in a few days.

Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Darlene, and a brother, LeRoy. One brother, Howard, preceded him in death three years ago.

Pilot Tribune 10 May 1945

Memorial services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran church for Pfc. Julius S. Hass who was killed in action in Germany, Febr. 24, 1945. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass, and was born on a farm north of Arlington, May 17, 1924. He was baptized Oct. 29, 1924, and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran church May 15, 1938, by the Rev. G. W. Wolters. After graduating from Arlington high school in 1942 he joined the armed forces in April 1943, and was with the 9th army infantry. He was overseas only five months. Pvt. Hass is survived by his parents, one sister, Darlene, and a brother, LeRoy. Another brother, Howard, met with an accidental death about three years ago.

Pilot Tribune 17 May 1945

We wish to express our thanks to the American Legion members for their services, to the Rev. Carl Hellman for his comforting words and also to the any friends and relatives who helped us with the dinner at the time of memorial services for our son and brother, Pfc. Julius Hass. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass, Darlene and LeRoy. Pilot Tribune 26 Dec 1946

Holland Couple Has ‘Adopted’ Hass Grave

Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass of Arlington have been in communication with the W. H. Thomassen family in Holland, who have “adopted” the grave of Julius E. Hass, Jr., and plan to maintain it personally in remembrance for what the American liberators did for Holland.

On Nov. 17 a son of the Thomassen family and a photographer went to the cemetery and took pictures of the young Arlington man’s grave, which they have sent to the Hass family.

The cemetery is always crowded with visitors, and various groups often hold ceremonies and lay wreaths of homage to the American heroes who lie buried there. The American commander of the cemetery responds at these times with a talk thanking them in the name of all Americans. A new chapel is being built and new flower beds are growing.

Note: in The Enterprise 9 Jan 2004 there is a very large article showing a photo of a Dutch teen, Rick Mommers, who has adopted the grave of Julius.

Note: Mother’s name was Mary

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~