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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph W. Alexander

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Laredo, Texas

Honored By

Douglas M. Alford

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

After graduating from high school he wanted to go to the aid of his country. He was sworn into the Marine Corps on August 24, 1943 at the military recruiting center Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He attended basic training where he received infantry, rifle, small arms training. After basic training he was assigned to the South Pacific. He saw action at Guadalcanal, New Caledonia and New Hebrides and was sent to the United States where he was released with a Honorable Discharge.