World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Basta
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Plymouth, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Diane Basta
Relationship
Daughter-in-law
SERVED IN THE BATTERY C, 688TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, U.S. ARMY, 28TH DIVISION. WOUNDED OCTOBER 23, 1944 IN NORTHERN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN MEDAL, 1 BRONZE STAR AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.