John Albert Niemi, Jr.
| conflict: | World War II |
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| branch: | Army |
| rank: | Sergeant |
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| location: | Army Air Corps. Technical Sergeant. 51st Fighter Squadron in the continental United States and Panama. |
| enlistment date: | May 13, 1942 |
| place enlisted: | Fort Snelling, MN |
| discharge date: | Nov. 3, 1945 |
| place discharged: | Santa Ana, CA |
| decorations: |
American Campaign Medal (1941-1946) Good Conduct Medal (U. S. Armed Forces) World War II Victory Medal (1941-1946) |
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| history: | |
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| references: | (1) Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project (2004?), p. 221. (2) Embarrass Victory Aides Newsletter Collection. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | April 16, 1918 |
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| birth place: | Embarrass, MN |
| home town: | Embarrass, MN |
| date of death: | July 15, 1988 |
| father: | John A. Niemi |
| mother: | Lempi M. Niemi (nee Heikinen) |
| siblings: | Edwin H. Niilo A. Waino W. Helen M. Henry W. Donald W. Marvin B. |
| school: | None |
Last update: 10/12/2016