Alaska Highway, Company B. Born: 2 May 1918, Wisconsin. Died: 19 May 2001, Wisconsin. Enlisted: 23 January 1942, Ft. Sheridan, ILL. Released: 10 November 1945. Education: four years high school. Occupation: draftsman for stone and building firm. Father: Henry Gerstenberger employed as truck driver for soft drink company. Mother: Louise Eckelman.