World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Patrick Ahern
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Walden, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE WAS THE DIVISION SIGNAL OFFICER OF THE 17TH AND 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISIONS. IN THE AIRBORNE CROSSING OF THE RHINE IN GERMANY, HE EARNED A BATTLEFIELD PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL.