Wallace Kolquist
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
KOLQUIST, Wallace
Wallace Kolquist was born on March 20th 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Thure B. & Ester K. Kolquist. He went to Central High School.
Mr. Kolquist served during World War II in the European Theater. He served in the U.S. Army beginning in April 1943.
He was assigned to the 3rd Armored Division. His rank was Technician 5th Grade (TEC5). In April 1943, Mr. Kolquist was in training at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and in November 1943 he left for England.
In June 1944, TEC Kolquist was sent to Normandy, France. He and his unit went through France and Belgium and crossed the Rhine River. He served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was sent back to the United States in October 1945.
After the war he returned home and married Caryl Erna and they started a family. Mr. Kolquist had three brothers who served in the war as well; as of spring 2011, he was the only one still living.
Source(s): Veterans’ Memorial Hall Veteran History Form
Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center | Veterans Memorial Hall (vets-hall.org)
