Allamakee County Veterans Museum program to feature Marvin “Bud” Strike’s service during the Korean Conflict

Saturday, April 20 at 10 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. 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 Iowa State Teachers College and completed his degree with a major in mathematics. In 1957 he began teaching math in Waukon and retired from teaching after 35 years with the Allamakee Community School District.

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