John J. Klarich
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
John J. Klarich was inducted into the Army on April 26, 1943 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home of entry: Buhl, Minnesota.
He served as a Staff Sergeant and clerk with the 16th Major Port Headquarters Company of the 274th Medical Detachment in Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe.
Mr. Klarich was awarded: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal and two overseas service bars.
He was honorably discharged February 25, 1946 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 147.
