On August 9th, State Rep. Bill Aman joined Congressman John B. Larson to honor Mrs. Norman Palmquist, wife of WWII Veteran Runo Palmquist, with eight military medals on behalf of her husband’s military service at the Charles E. Enes Community Center in South Windsor.
Runo Palmquist, who was not able to attend the ceremony due to his health, was awarded the Bronze Star, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars among others by Congressman Larson. The event was held at the Charles E. Enes Community Center in South Windsor.
Following the ceremony, Rep. Aman spoke with Mrs. Palmquist about her husband and his service in WWII.
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“It was a beautiful ceremony today and I was pleased to see so many local veterans, public officials and family members here to honor the Palmquist family,” said Rep. Aman. “It’s so important to make sure all of our wartime veterans are awarded all of the medals and distinctions they deserve for their service, that’s what makes these ceremonies so special. It was an honor to meet with Mrs. Palmquist today.”
Born in Sweden in May of 1921, Mr. Palmquist enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of 1943. Active from 1943 to January 1946, Technician Fifth Grade or “Tech Corporal” (T/5) Runo Palmquist served Company H, 15th Infantry Regiment during various battles and campaigns including Rome-Arno, Southern France and the Rhineland.
