John F. Waisanen
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
John F. Waisanen was inducted into the Army on June 27, 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Embarrass, Minnesota.
He served as a Private First Class and carpenter with Company B of the 9817th Engineer Battalion Detachment One in the continental U.S.
Mr. Waisanen was honorably discharged on March 9, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 335.