Arvid W. Kaukola
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Arvid W. Kaukola of Orr, Minnesota enlisted in the Army on January 29, 1944 at Minneapolis, Minn.
He was a Corporal, and served as an airplane and engine mechanic with the 54th T C Squadron in the Pacific Theater.
He received the: Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and one overseas service bar.
He was discharged on July 17, 1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 142.