World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Charles Abel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Carrie Sutton
Relationship
Sister
RIFLEMAN, WAS A REPLACEMENT TO A LINE INFANTRY COMPANY IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS, PARTICIPATED IN COMBAT AND RECONNAISSANCE PATROLS, SERVED WITH ASSAULT TROOPS ON THE ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. ENGAGED IN HOUSE TO HOUSE AND OPEN FIELD FIGHTING.