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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph W. Gelvin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Joseph W. Gelvin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Asiatic Fleet. Presidential Citation for four night actions against the Japanese, 1/8/41 until the completion of the Java Sea Campaign. Ships of Destroyer Division 59. Received a 2nd Bronze Cross, 50 years later as defenders of the Philippines. Earned a Bronze Star for avoiding a torpedo that was headed for the DD-228.