World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph 'Doc' Wintermantel
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Charles Tocci
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY ABOARD THE USS JASON ARH-1 AS A MACHINIST AND LATER AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, AUGUST 9, 1943 TO APRIL 9, 1946. HIS SHIP, WHICH WAS DEPLOYED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, WAS A REPAIR SHIP USED TO PROVIDE BATTLE DAMAGE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT.