Minnesota Discovery Center

Oliver Alexander Rinta, None

conflict:World War II
branch:Coast Guard
rank:Machinist's Mate
serial number:
location:Machinist's mate 3rd class, Atlantic and Southwest Pacific Theaters.
enlistment date:July 21, 1942
place enlisted:
discharge date:Jan. 24, 1945
place discharged:
decorations:
history:
service documents:
references:Embarrass Victory Aides Newsletter Collection. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota.

Personal Information

date of birth:June 14, 1920
birth place:Argo Township, MN
home town:Babbitt, MN
date of death:May 5, 2001
father:Jacob F. Rinta
mother:Suoma S. Rinta (nee Salmentausta)
siblings:Ensio Rinta Arthur Rinta Harry Rinta Esther (Rinta) Niemi Marcella (Rinta) Swords Julia (Rinta) Haapala - deceased
school:Embarrass High School

Last update: 10/19/2016