Thomas T. Pavelich
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Thomas T. Pavelich of Eveleth, Minnesota enlisted in the Army on Aug. 30, 1946.
He was a Private First Class and a rifleman with Company D, 24th Medical Battalion, serving in the Pacific.
Mr. Pavelich received the: World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Service Medal (Japan).
He was discharged on Dec. 22, 1947.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 240.