John F. Vavra

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

John F. Vavra was inducted into the Army on September 20, 1946, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Greaney, Minnesota.

Mr. Vavra served as a Private with the Seventh Cavalry Regiment in the continental U.S. and in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Vavra was awarded the following: World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan).

He was honorably discharged on June 10, 1947, at Fort Lawton, Washington.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 330.

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