Matt S. Cernkovich

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Matt S. Cernkovich entered the Army on July 22, 1940.

He was a technician 5th grade with Company B, 605th Engineer (Combat) Battalion in the European Theater.

He received the:

Good Conduct Medal,
American Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal.

He was discharged on Dec. 4, 1944.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 53.