Martin J. Ban

Martin J. Ban

Mr. Ban entered the Army May 5, 1943, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Technician Fifth Grade and machine operator-construction with Company A of the 860th Engineer Aviation Battalion. He served in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines (Liberation).

He was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, four overseas service bars, and Philippine Liberation Medal.

Honorably discharged January 12, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 31.

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