James J. Novakivich

James J. Novakovich of Eveleth, Minnesota was inducted into the Army Air Corps on May 5, 1943.

He was a Sergeant in the North Apennines, Rome-Arno, and Italian campaigns.

Mr. Novkovich received the: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with two bronze battle stars, American Campaign Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on November 20, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 225.

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