World War II Honoree

Joseph Schussler Galloway

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Towsen, Maryland

Honored By

Sandra Galloway Tupper

Relationship

Daughter

RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION AT OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA AFTER BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY IN 1941. HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS AND PURPLE HEART FOR HEROISM DISPLAYED IN THE BATTLE FOR MUNDA AIRFIELD, NEW GEORGIA. IT WAS PRESENTED BY MAJOR GENERAL SHELLEY U. MARIETTA AT THE WALTER REED HOSPITAL, MARYLAND ON JANUARY 28, 1944. HE WAS ONE OF FOUR BROTHERS WHO ALL SERVED DURING WWII.