World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph W. Cihlar
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Algoma, Wisconsin
Honored By
Russell Cihlar
Relationship
Nephew
ARMY 28 APRIL 1941-31 JULY 1945, SQUAD LEADER RIFLE; CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PAPUAN, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE (LIBERATION) LUZON; WOUNDED IN LUZON 11 APRIL 1945; DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, 6 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR.