John Coschignano

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

John Coschignano entered the Army September 22, 1942, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician Third Class and administrative NCO with Company B of the 2675th Regiment in Sicily and Po Valley in the Italian Campaign.

Awarded:

Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze battle stars
World War II Victory Medal
Four overseas service bars.

Honorably discharged November 15, 1945, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 61.