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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph William Purcell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Murphysboro, Illinois

Honored By

Proud American

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Activity During WWII

PROUDLY SERVED DURING THE WAR WITH 130TH INFANTRY, 33RD DIVISION FROM 1943 TO 1946 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AS A HEAVY MORTAR CREWMAN. INVOLVED IN CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLES IN NEW GUINEA AND LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS, INFANTRY MEDALS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.