Veterans History Project Featuring U.S. Army veteran Marvin “Bud” Strike

On Saturday April 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., the Allamakee County Veterans Museum will present another program from its Veterans History Project at its museum located at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon.

A video interview by Chuck Bloxham with U.S. Army veteran Marvin “Bud” Strike will be played. Bud Strike will also be present to share comments and answer questions.

Staff Sgt. Marvin Strike joined the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean Conflict, serving 16 months in Korea until returning to the U.S. in 1955 to complete his obligation. In Korea, he was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, clearing land mines, repairing roads and bridges. While in Korea, he was promoted to Sergeant and was re-assigned to company clerk duties.

After discharge, he returned to college in Cedar Falls at ISTC and completed his degree with a major in mathematics. In 1957 he began teaching math in Waukon and retired from reaching after 35 years with the Allamakee Community School District.

The public is invited to attend. There is no admission or membership charge. The facility is handicapped accessible.