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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Joseph L. Wahl

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Woodsfield, Ohio

Honored By

Jean Louis Vijgen

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Activity During WWII

RIFLEMAN WITH THE 26TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 'SPADE', 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. HE JOINED THE WAR IN 1943 AND FOUGHT WITH THE 1ST IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS KILLED DURING BATTLE IN GERMANY ON APRIL 16, 1945 AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HE IS BURIED AT THE AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL IN HOLLAND.