Edward V. Hoglund

Edward V. Hoglund of Gilbert, Minnesota, was inducted into the Army on April 25, 1942 at Fort Snelling, Minn.

He was a Technician 5th Grade and auto mechanic in Company D of the 532nd Engineer Boat and Shore Regt. with the Corps of Engineers in New Guinea and Southern Philippines.

Mr. Hoglund was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal with two bronze battle stars and bronze arrowhead, World War II Victory Medal and five overseas service bars.

He was honorably discharged October 31, 1945 at Camp Grant, Ill.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 117.

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