World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Dahlquist
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honored By
Jeff McCulloh
Relationship
Cousin
Made a Major General in 1942. Commanded the 70th Infantry Division and later, the 36th Infantry Division in Europe. Fluent in German, he initially questioned Hermann Goring after he was captured by his troops. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit.