Donald E. Toivola

Donald E. Toivola entered the Army on October 9, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Vermilion Dam, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician Fifth Grade and supply clerk with the 726th Medical Detachment and First Supply Team in the Western Pacific.

Mr. Toivola was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, and World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on August 14, 1945, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 323.

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