World War II Honoree

Joseph R. Cromwell, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Honored By

Joseph R. Cromwell, III

Relationship

Son

ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE 8TH INFANTRY 'GOLDEN ARROW' AND 'PATHFINDER' DIVISION WHICH LANDED IN FRANCE WEEKS AFTER D-DAY. SERVED AS COMMANDER OF A MORTAR PLATOON AND AWARDED A BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR BRAVERY WHILE DIRECTING FRIENDLY FIRE ON ENEMY FORCES. UNIT FOUGHT THROUGH RHINELAND AND RUHR REGION AND WAS LOCATED ON THE ELBE RIVER AT THE END OF HOSTILITIES.