William G. Harjamaki

William G. Harjamaki was inducted into the Army on February 27, 1941 at Fort Snelling, Minn.

He was a corporal and squad leader in 41st Quartermaster Company (Headquarters Sp. Trps.), Pacific Theater, New Guinea campaign.

Mr. Harjamaki was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star and five overseas service bars.

He was honorably discharged December 22, 1944 at Fort Snelling, Minn.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 102.

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