George A. Koski

George A. Koski was inducted into the Army Air Corps on July 20, 1944, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home of entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician 4th Grade and construction machine operator with Company C of the 821st Engineer Aviation Battalion at Luzon Island.

Mr. Koski was awarded the: Meritorious Unit Award, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and one overseas service bar. 

He was honorably discharged February 8, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 155.

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