Vernon R. Grafing

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Vernon R. Grafing was inducted into the Army July 20, 1944, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Private and light artillery gun crewman with Battery A of the 676th Glider Field Artillery Battalion in the continental United States.

Discharged December 9, 1945, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

He reenlisted in the Regular Army December 10, 1945, Fort Bragg, N.C.

He served as a Technician 5th Grade and cook with Headquarters Battery of the 82nd Infantry Division Artillery in the continental United States.

Mr. Grafing was awarded the World war II Victory Medal

He was honorably discharged December 2, 1946, at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 93.