John Partanen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

John Partanen of Virginia, Minnesota enlisted in the Navy on May 22, 1945.

He was a Seaman 2nd Class and served in the Continental United States and Pacific Theater.

Mr. Partanen was awarded the: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on Aug. 24, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 238.