Donald A. Ronkainen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Donald A. Ronkainen of Virginia, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on November 17, 1943.

He served as a Private First Class with the Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment in the China-Burma-India Theater.

He received the following: Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal with 3 bronze battle stars.

Mr. Ronkainen was honorably discharged on March 13, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 270.

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