World War II Honoree

Joseph Roger Evans, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Columbus, Wisconsin

Honored By

Joy Ruecktenwald

Relationship

Daughter

FROM 1941-1945; APPRENTICE SEAMAN IN V-12 PROGRAM WHILE IN DENTAL SCHOOL. IN 1945, COMMISSIONED LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE AND STATIONED AT GREAT LAKES TRAINING CENTER, ILLINOIS. ASSIGNED TO B MEDICAL COMPANY, 2ND MARINE DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. ENTERED BEPPU, JAPAN WITH THE OCCUPATION FORCES. IN 1946 WAS ASSIGNED TO THE B MEDICAL COMPANY, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN PEIPING, CHINA.