Jerry J. Pecharich
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Jerry J. Pecharich of Ely, Minnesota entered the Army on June 18, 1941.
He was a Technician 5th Grade and an armorer with Company H, 630th Infantry Regiment, serving on New Guinea and Luzon.
He entered the combat zone on July 21, 1943.
Mr. Pecharich was separated on Oct. 7, 1945.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 242.