Career
Bjorklund joined the Army from Seattle, Washington in February 1941, and by September 13, 1943 was serving as a first lieutenant in the 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. On that day, near Altavilla, Italy, he single-handedly attacked and destroyed two German machine gun emplacements and a mortar position. Bjorklund left the Army while still a first lieutenant.
He died at age 61 and was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
