John V. Koschak
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
John V. Koschak entered into the Navy on November 21, 1942.
He served as a Machinist's Mate 2nd Class with the Seabees and 63rd Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theater and at continental U.S. stations.
Mr. Koschak was awarded the: American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, World War II Victory Medal and Philippines Liberation Medal
Mr. Koschak was honorably discharged on May 16, 1946, at USN Hospital, Corona, California.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 153.