World War II Honoree

Joseph William Wallack

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Simsbury, Connecticut

Honored By

Joanne M. Wallack

Relationship

Daughter

RIFLEMAN. ACTIVE SERVICE FROM 1943 TO 1945. MEMBER OF COMPANY F, 350TH INFANTRY, 88TH BLUE DEVIL DIVISION. FRONT LINE COMBAT AT ROME-ARNO, NORTHERN APENNINES, PO VALLEY AND NORTH AFRICA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND THE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN OCTOBER OF 1945.