World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Daniel Foreman, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Las Vegas, Nevada
Honored By
MSgt. Russell Rulau
Relationship
Comrade
ENLISTED 1941; HONORABLY DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 23, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN CAPTURE AND DEFENSE OF GUADALCANAL, NOVEMBER 12, 1942 TO JANUARY 5, 1943. PARTICIPATED IN ASSAULT ON CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN, DECEMBER 26, 1943 TO JANUARY 1, 1944. PARTICIPATED IN CAPTURE OF PELELIU, SEPTEMBER 14, 1944 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 1944. WOUNDED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 16, 1944; RECEIVED PURPLE HEART MEDAL. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992 50TH ANNIVERSARY DECORATION IN 2002.