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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph Thomas Neel

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Joe, Eric, Judy & Brian

Relationship

Children

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION MAINTENANCE UNIT 617 ATTACHED TO MARINE AIR GROUP 33. ARRIVED IN OKINAWA ON 4-1-45 (EASTER SUNDAY) AS PART OF THE INITIAL INVASION. WHILE IN OKINAWA HE HELPED BUILD AND EXTEND RUNWAYS FOR HEAVY AIRCRAFT SUCH AS THE B-25 AND UP.