Elmer R. Gustafson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Elmer R. Gustafson of Cook, Minnesota, was inducted into the Army on October 30, 1945 at Fort Snelling, Minn.
He served as a Technician 5th Grade with the 453rd Engineer Company in the Pacific Theater.
He was awarded the: Army of Occupation Service Medal (Japan) and World War II Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged February 7, 1947 at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 96.