Biography
Born in Portland Oregon, PFC Pohlen studied at Oregon State College for one year before entering the service. While serving with the Army’s 32nd Division he was killed on Luzon Island, Philippines. He was survived by his parents and four sisters. https://oregondigital.org/catalog/oregondigital:fx71bm025#page/14/mode/1... (pg 13, 14)
https://oregondigital.org/catalog/oregondigital:fx719t205#page/8/mode/1u... (pg 8)
https://www.oregondigital.org/catalog/oregondigital:fx71b965k#page/4/mod... (pg 4)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50183535
http://goldstarfamilyregistry.com/heroes/bernard-polehn-392639
https://www.fold3.com/page/638501199-bernard-r-polehn?xid=1945