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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph Alexander Bata, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

South Bend, Indiana

Honored By

Son and Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS STRIVE AM-117 MINESWEEPER. HE RECEIVED 4 BATTLE STARS FOR THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE AND 3 BATTLE STARS FOR THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY RIBBON. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 7, 1946.