World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Whittaker, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bluefield, West Virginia
Honored By
Cathy M. Clark
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 417TH INFANTRY AS A CHIEF RADAR OPERATOR IN THE BATTLES OF ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. REPORTED FOR DUTY NOVEMBER 19, 1941 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED OCTOBER 25, 1945.