Edward H. Paulisich

Edward H. Paulisich of Biwabik, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on Oct. 20, 1943.

He was a Technician 3rd Grade and a power shovel operator with the 613th Engineer Equipment Company, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines.

Mr. Paulisich received the: Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal with two bronze battle stars, Philippine Liberation Medal with a bronze star, World War II Victory Medal and three overseas service bars.

He was discharged on Dec. 1, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 239.

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