John F. Mavetz

John F. Mavetz of Ely, Minnesota entered the Army on Aug. 20, 1942.

He was a Technician 4th Grade and a medical technician with Company A, 166th Engineer Combat Battalion. He served in northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.

Mr. Mavetz received the: European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with five bronze battle stars.

He was discharged on Nov. 6, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 198.

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