World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Applegate
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
George Stillman
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED ABOARD AN LST AND LSU IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN THE INVASION OF LEYTE, LUZON AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. ALSO SERVED ABOARD THE USS NEW JERSEY FROM 1944-1945. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.