World War II Honoree

John J. 'Joe' Cornell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Robert E. Orff

Relationship

Nephew/Godson

MEDIC WITH THE 32ND AND 41ST DIVISIONS, 1ST ARMY, DURING THE BATTLES OF BUNA AND GONA, NEW GUINEA. SERVED IN THE ARMY'S FIRST FORWARD DEPLOYED HOSPITAL, MOBILE ARMY SURGICAL HOSPITAL. SUFFERED JUNGLE ROT AND MALARIA. REASSIGNED TO THE TROBRIAND ISLANDS. SERVED 2/11/41 THROUGH 8/15/45, V-J DAY. STAFF SERGEANT, TECHNICIAN THIRD GRADE.