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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph W. Hero

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Saint John, Indiana

Honored By

Eugene H. Kijanowski

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INDUCTED INTO SERVICE ON JULY 27, 1943 AND DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 17, 1945. SERVED IN 873RD BOMBER SQUADRON IN WESTERN PACIFIC AIR OFFENSIVE JAPAN. MEDALS AWARDED: ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AIR MEDAL WITH 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND GOOD CONDUCT. ALSO EARNED AIR CREW MEMBER BADGE.