William Hoblak
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
HOBLAK, William "Bill"
William Hoblak entered the Army Air Corps January 30th 1943. Home at entry: Cook, Minnesota.
He served as a Corporal and aerial photographer on B-24 Liberator bombers. He operated photo equipment from aircraft for the purpose of determining bombing effects, location and nature of enemy installations, troop movements, and/or mapping.
Mr. Hoblak was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters and World War II Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged December 7th 1945 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Sources:
- Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 116.
- CPL William “Bill” Hoblak (1924-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial
