World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Webster Bell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Honored By
Joanne Teweles
Relationship
Daughter
JOINED THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SEPTEMBER 14, 1942. SERVE WITH FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 9TH REGIMENT NOVEMBER 7, 1942 TO FEBRUARY 24, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN THE BOUGAINVILLE, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, GUAM AND IWO JIMA CAMPAIGNS. MILITARY AWARDS INCLUDE THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED JULY 25 AND JULY 26, 1944 FONTE RIDGE, GUAM; GOLD STAR IN LIEU OF SECOND AWARD FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 24, 1945 IWO JIMA.