World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jose M. Zambrano
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Elizario, Texas
Honored By
Jose M. Zambrano
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, 2078TH QUARTERMASTER TRUCK COMPANY. ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY ON MARCH 26, 1943. MILITARY OCCUPATION WAS AN AUTO EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 345 AND MARKSMAN WITH THE CARBINE M1. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA, WHERE HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL. IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN, HE WAS AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL. HE WAS WOUNDED ON DECEMBER 28, 1944 IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. OTHER DECORATIONS INCLUDE RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 1ST HEADQUARTERS, 2ND FIELD HOSPITAL; AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 18, 1945.