John O. Pearson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

John O. Pearson was inducted into the Army on July 10, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician Fourth Grade and bridge builder with Company D of the 363rd Engineer Battalion in Europe.

Mr. Pearson was awarded the following: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps on July 29, 1944.

Mr. Pearson was honorably discharged November 27, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 241.

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