Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte presented medals earned during World War II, including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, to the family of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. John "Jack" Mulder, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Kalispell. They are shown with other memorabilia collected by Jack's son, Mark. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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WWII soldier's medals presented to family in Kalispell
John T. Mulder had just graduated from Oregon State College when he joined the U.S. Army in 1942. A basketball player from the small town of Raymond, Washington, he became a second lieutenant in the 405th Infantry Regiment as well as a platoon commander for his company's mortar section. Then he went to Germany.