John Pollar
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
John Pollar of Hibbing, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on Aug. 1, 1942.
He was a Private and a radio operator with the 516th Corps 3116th Signal Service Battalion RM in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Pollar received the: Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Unit Award, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and two overseas service bars.
He was discharged on Feb. 11, 1946.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 255.