Steve J. Kovatovich

Steve J. Kovatovich served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from August 20, 1942, until December 3, 1945. His rank was Staff Sergeant.

Mr. Kovatovich was born in Biwabik, Minnesota, in 1919, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kovatovich. He graduated from Gilbert High School.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account (below)

"My brother and I fought the Japs (we were Marines). Two brothers and one sister fought the Germans. I am 92 years old and am the only one alive of a family of twelve and served with five in World War II. Harry Truman saved many lives with the two atomic bombs he dropped on Japan."

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