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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph F. Windish, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Frances H. Windish

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED 7/23/42. SERVED IN THE 313TH CANNON COMPANY, 79TH DIVISION. RECEIVED THE CROSS OF LORRAINE. ARMY SERVICE NUMBER 13098132. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. FIRST TO ENTER CHERBOURG ACROSS THE SEINE RIVER TO REACH THE RHINE RIVER. 248 DAYS OF COMBAT (COMBAT RECORD). CAMPAIGNS OF NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, ALSACE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. SHRAPNEL IN FACE. DISCHARGED 12/6/45.