World War II Honoree

Joseph W. Graser

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Richmond, Ohio

Honored By

Bill Graser

Relationship

Son

TECHNICAL SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE HEADQUARTERS AND SUPPLY COMPANY OF THE 1252ND ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 4 WATER POINTS OF THE BATTALION. EACH WATER POINT CONSISTED OF 3 MEN. THEIR JOB WAS TO FIND, PURIFY AND STORE WATER FOR THE BATTALION AND ANY SURROUNDING FIELD HOSPITALS. HE SERVED IN 7 COUNTRIES. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS (RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, ARDENNES), AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE SERVED FROM SEPTEMBER 24, 1942 TO NOVEMBER 12, 1945.