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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph Hearl

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Central Islip, New York

Honored By

Michael McTiernan

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

On November 16, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He first served as Private First Class and was promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1943. His basic training was taken at Quantico, Virginia. He received the award for Good Marksmanship. He was one of the 600 high-point Marines who were returned to the United States aboard the USS Hollandia. On January 4, 1946, he was honorably discharged.