Des Moines, Iowa — An Iowan who died in World War II is finally getting the honor he deserves, about 80 years after his sacrifice for his country.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset this Saturday, April 6, 2024, to honor fallen U.S. Army Private First Class Raymond Schlamp who was killed near Dornot, France during World War II. Pfc. Schlamp, of Dubuque, was 28 years old when his unit came under heavy German fire.
Schlamp served in General George Patton’s Third Army from November of 1941. He and others were killed while crossing the Moselle River near the Horseshoe Woods. His remains were not identified until 2022, and his family more recently received a full briefing on his identification.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa, Iowa, at 10:00 a.m. Private burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
