Bio: Venzke, Steven D. – Army Private (Completes Basic Training – 1972)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Venzke

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 30 Nov 1972

Army Private Steven D. Venzke, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin W. Venzke, route 1, Abbotsford, recently completed eight weeks of basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

He received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, combat tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army History and traditions.

Pvt. Venzke served with Company E, 4th Battalion of the 3D Basic Training Brigade.

He is a 1971 graduate of Abbotsford High.