Herbert G. Ahlstrand
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Herbert G. Ahlstrand
Mr. Ahlstrand enlisted in the Navy on January 21, 1943. Home at entry: Eveleth, Minnesota.
He served as a Machinist Mate Second Class at several shore stations and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Anzio, attack transport Remath and destroyer USS Maury.
He received the following: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.
Mr. Ahlstrand was honorably discharged on November 21, 1946, at Norfork, Virginia.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 16.
