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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joe A. Gallegos

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Saguache, Colorado

Honored By

Gallegos Children & Grandchildren

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Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS MORRIS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND AMERICAN CAMPAIGN THEATERS 1943-1945. SUSTAINED SHRAPNEL WOUNDS IN HIS LEGS DURING A KAMIKAZE ATTACK ON APRIL 6, 1945 OFF OKINAWA, JAPAN.