World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph P. Gazella
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Victor Gazella
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN RHINELAND, NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 7, 1944 IN ST. LO FRANCE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL AND 3 BRONZE STARS.