World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joe C. Grider
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Honored By
Marilyn Grider
Relationship
Wife
INDUCTED OCTOBER 9, 1942. RADIO OPERATOR 177. SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED MAY 22, 1945.