Arthur L. Gredvig
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Arthur L. Gredvig served in World War II in the Pacific Theater.He enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 1, 1945.
He was assigned to Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry. He was honorably discharged from the Army on November 22, 1946. His rank was Supply Sergeant.
Mr. Gredvig was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, World War Two Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He was born in Fertile, Minnesota in 1924, the son of Gerhard and Clara Gredvig. He graduated from high school in 1942.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account follows:
“Cpl. Arthur Gredvig inducted January 1, 1945 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Basic training at Fort Robertson, Arkansas. July 1945 departed for overseas to the Asiatic Pacific Theater, Okinawa Army of Occupation, Japan, with HQ Co.3 Battalion 511 Parachute Infantry (7 jumps). Honorably discharged on November 22, 1946 from Fort Sheridan, IL.”
