Louis Pingatore

Louis Pingatore entered the Army on July 4,1945, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Private First Class and construction machine operator with Headquarters Company of the First Battalion of the 350th Infantry Regiment

Mr. Pingatore was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).

He was honorably discharged on October 8, 1946, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 253.

Support The Museum - Help us continue our work of saving and educating the public about our local veterans. Visit us on Facebook and keep up to date with us!

Sign up for eNews