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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph Gonnella

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Elyria, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Lawrence S. Ament

Relationship

Army Buddy

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CORPORAL IN C COMPANY OF THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER IN NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN. MEDALS EARNED: PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN WITH SILVER AND 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND ARROWHEAD ON RIBBON, WWII VICTORY, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH BATTLE STAR ON RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE. OVERSEAS DUTY FROM JANUARY 1944 TO JANUARY 1946.