Theodore J. Dolinar
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Theodore J. Dolinar entered the Army Air Corps on Oct. 10, 1941.
He was a Master Sergeant, aircraft maintenance technician and inspector in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Dolinar was awarded the Good Conduct Medal with five bronze loops, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation and World War II Victory Medal.
He later served in the regular Air Force and retired on Oct. 31, 1963.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 70.