John B. Matko

John B. Matko enlisted in the Naval Reserve on Oct. 6, 1942.

He was a Shipfitter 2nd Class in a Construction Battalion (Seabees).

He was discharged on Oct. 2, 1945 from USN Hospital, Oakland, Calif.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 195.

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