Arthur H. Jussila

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Arthur H. Jussila enlisted in the Army on October 24, 1940, at Duluth, Minnesota. Home at entry: Elmer, Minnesota.

Served as a Sergeant and rifleman with the 37th Infantry Division in Alaska.

Awarded: Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and four overseas service bars.

Honorably discharged July 7, 1945 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

Also served in the Army from March 23, 1950 to March 22, 1953, and served with the Headquarters and Service Company of the 325th Tank Battalion during the Korean Conflict.

Awarded: Presidential Unit Commendation and Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars.

He was honorably discharged March 22, 1953 at Fort Ord, California.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 137.