James J. Cherro
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
James J. Cherro of Aurora was inducted into the Army on July 6, 1942.
He was a technician 5th grade and a cook with Training Company 50, ASF Training Command in Alaska.
He received the:
Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal.
He was discharged on Nov. 1, 1945.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 55.