Thomas H. Torala

Thomas H. Torala entered the Army on  October 9, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Eveleth, Minnesota.

Mr. Torala served as a Technician Fourth Grade and clerk with the medical department in Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, and North Apennines, Italy.

He was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, and four overseas service bars.

Mr. Torala was honorably discharged on August 30, 1945, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 324.

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