William W. Berquist

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

William W. Berquist

Mr. Berquist enlisted in the Naval Reserve on July 16, 1942. Home at entry: Gilbert, Minnesota.

He served as an Electrician's Mate First Class at the shore station in Shoemaker, California, and aboard the USS LCS (L) 56 in the Pacific Theater.

He received the following: American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and Philippine Defense Medal.

He was honorably discharged on October 5, 1945, at Great Lakes, Illinois.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 37.

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