Milton E. Nyquist

Milton E. Nyquist entered the Army Air Corps on April 15, 1942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Soudan, Minnesota.

He served as a Corporal and radio Operator mechanic in North Africa. Attended basic training at Scott Field, Illinois.

Mr. Nyquist was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Aircrew Member Badge, and one overseas service bar.

He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1945, at Sioux City, Iowa.

Source:  Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project,  page 362.

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