World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Dwozan
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Mount Union, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Joe Dwozan
Assault and capture of Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Anguar, Leyte, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Battle of Surigao Straits. Served aboard the USS Tennessee BB-43. Assisted supporting carrier task force, delivering air services against enemy installation to the areas of Shanghai, China and off the China coast. Awarded the American Theater of Operations Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 7 stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, Navy Unit Commendation, WWII Victory Medal.