World War II Honoree

Joseph F. Plasek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

David City, Nebraska

Honored By

Emily Plasek

Relationship

Wife

INDUCTED AUGUST 1, 1941. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY E, 47TH INFANTRY. RIFLEMAN. SENT TO THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF TUNISIA. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND CAPTURED BY THE ITALIAN ARMY. PRISONER OF WAR FOR 2 YEARS, 7 MONTHS. AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN THEATER MEDAL WITH 3 STARS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND POW MEDAL.