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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph A. Paquette

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Honored By

Paulette J. Lamontagne

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER IN THE 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION IN THE CAMPAIGN OF WESTERN EUROPE AND FOUGHT IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY. HE WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF AACHEN IN GERMANY ON OCTOBER 2, 1944. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND 4 BATTLE STARS.