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John H.
Bredberg Rank
Sergeant Dates of Service
July, 1946 to 1948 |
Branch of Service
Army War(s) / Conflicts
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Born July 12, 1928 in Mahto, South Dakota, in the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
After first six years, moved to Villard, Minnesota on Bredberg family farm. Attended Villard School and graduated in June 1946.
Entered into US Army in July 1946 and after basic training, was assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in what became known as the "home of the special forces". Trained in glider transport and paratroops. Eventually discharged as a Sergeant, in 1948.
Enrolled at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a five year course of Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. During this time, he was also enrolled for four years in the Air Force Reserve in Minneapolis. Graduated from University of Minnesota, July, 1952.
Married to Carol Jean Faber on August 2, 1952. Started first job after college, for Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Col, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, late August 1952. Work over the next decades took he and his family to Texas and then back to Milwaukee. His family grew to include three sons, Douglas, Donald and John. Douglas graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and eventually settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Donald also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. and first settled in Thousand Oaks, California and subsequently settled in Las Vegas, Nevada. Youngest son, John, finished school but died in his 20's of mental illness.
After settling in Milwaukee, John became a Professional Engineer. Throughout his career, he specialized in the application of "smart technologies" to industrial controls. Over his career, he acted as chief engineer, helmed strategic planning units, and worked for over 16 years with Allis-Chalmers, with additional roles at General Motors (Delco), Texas Instruments-Dallas, Allen-Bradley (Now Rockwell Automaton), and Harnischfeger Corp., where he formed their original Electrical Products Division.
John retired from industry at age 67, and continues to reside with his wife, in Greendale.
After first six years, moved to Villard, Minnesota on Bredberg family farm. Attended Villard School and graduated in June 1946.
Entered into US Army in July 1946 and after basic training, was assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in what became known as the "home of the special forces". Trained in glider transport and paratroops. Eventually discharged as a Sergeant, in 1948.
Enrolled at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a five year course of Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. During this time, he was also enrolled for four years in the Air Force Reserve in Minneapolis. Graduated from University of Minnesota, July, 1952.
Married to Carol Jean Faber on August 2, 1952. Started first job after college, for Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Col, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, late August 1952. Work over the next decades took he and his family to Texas and then back to Milwaukee. His family grew to include three sons, Douglas, Donald and John. Douglas graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and eventually settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Donald also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. and first settled in Thousand Oaks, California and subsequently settled in Las Vegas, Nevada. Youngest son, John, finished school but died in his 20's of mental illness.
After settling in Milwaukee, John became a Professional Engineer. Throughout his career, he specialized in the application of "smart technologies" to industrial controls. Over his career, he acted as chief engineer, helmed strategic planning units, and worked for over 16 years with Allis-Chalmers, with additional roles at General Motors (Delco), Texas Instruments-Dallas, Allen-Bradley (Now Rockwell Automaton), and Harnischfeger Corp., where he formed their original Electrical Products Division.
John retired from industry at age 67, and continues to reside with his wife, in Greendale.