Norman E. Lofquist

Norman E. Lofquist of Virginia, Minnesota was enlisted in the Naval Reserve on March 15, 1944.

He was a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class in the continental United States and on the USS Beckham (APA 133).

Mr. Lofquist was awarded the: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze battle stars, American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on August 12, 1946 at Great Lakes, Ill.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 177.

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