Bruno J. Kempainen

Bruno J. Kempainen entered into the Army March 3, 1943 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home of entry: Gheen, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician 5th Grade and auto mechanic-second echelon with Headquarters Company of the General Headquarters in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Kempainen was awarded the: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and one overseas service bar.

Mr. Kempainen was honorably discharged on March 8, 1946 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 143.

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