Arthur A. Ruohonen
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Arthur A. Ruohonen of Gilbert, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on December 13, 1943.
He served as a Technician 4th Grade and switchboard operator with Company A, 3117th Signal Service Battalion in the Pacific Theater.
He received the following: Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and 3 Overseas Service Bars.
Mr. Ruohonen was honorably discharged on February 25, 1946.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 274.
