Einar J. Holland

Einar J. Holland entered the Navy on January 8, 1943, in Eveleth, Minnesota.

He served as a Machinist's Mate 2nd Class and heavy equipment operator 84th Navy Construction Battalion (Sea Bees) in New Guinea. He attended basic training at Rhode Island Naval Base at Camp Endicott, Davisville, Rhode Island.

Mr. Holland was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

He was honorably discharged on November 6, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Source:  Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project,  page 358.

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