Veterans History Project: Kenneth W. Mueller

Kenneth Mueller (Ken) has been a part of this community for nearly all his 92 years! He was raised on a farm north of Potter. He graduated high school and knew of the war raging in Europe and in the Pacific. Right out of high school, he used the farm deferment to help his parents on their farm. The deferment was offered a second time, but he felt he was needed more in the fight.

After the wheat harvest was in he received notice to report to the military processing station in Denver. Since his swimming skills weren’t that good, he felt the Army would be his best bet. He passed the physical exam...