World War II Honoree

Joseph F. Phelan, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Waterbury, Connecticut

Honored By

George M. Phelan

Relationship

Son

JOSEPH F. PHELAN JR. ATTAINED THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WHILE SERVING IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE IS CREDITED WITH THE CAPTURE OF TWO DOWNED GERMAN PILOTS. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE ON DECEMBER 3, 1944. OTHER AWARDS INCLUDE: VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE.