World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph R. Fida
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mrs. Marie D. Fida
Relationship
Wife
Served from December 31, 1942 to November 2, 1945; in Central Europe, Normandy, Ardennes, Northern France, Rhineland. Went overseas on the Queen Mary; served Normandy through Bastogne into Germany. Was waiting shipment to Pacific when the war ended. Sent home and honorably discharged. Awarded 5 battles stars.