Theodore J. Kontola
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Theodore J. Kontola of Chisholm, Minnesota enlisted in the Army on March 1, 1942 at Fort Snelling, Minn.
He was a Corporal with the Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery in the United States.
Mr. Kontola received the: Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged on December 12, 1945 at Camp McCoy, Wis.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 152.