Harold C. Lina

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Harold C. Lina entered the Army Air Corps in July 11, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

He was an Aviation Cadet and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant.

He served as a pilot on multi-engine B-24 Liberation aircraft with the 827 Bomb Squadron of the 484th Bombardment Group in Southern France, Rome-Arno, and Air Combat Balkans.

Mr. Lina was awarded the: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars and World War II Victory Medal.

He was relieved from active duty October 20, 1945, at Fort MacArthur, California.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 175

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