Hans Hakala

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Hans Hakala was inducted into the Army Air Corps August 4, 1942, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Virginia, Minnesota.

He served as a Staff Sergeant and radio mechanic in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Hakala was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged February 20, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wis.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 98.

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