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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph W. Osten

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Peoria, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Joe Osten

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted, August, 1940, V7 Program. Commissioned Ensign, March, 1941. Pearl Harbor survivor, USS Pelias, December 7, 1941. Plank owner, USS George A. Johnson Destroyer Escort. Served Australia, Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific, China Sea. Overseas 5 years, sea duty 4 years. 5 Battle Stars. Returned to inactive duty February 1946.