World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph J. Alexander
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Kulpmont, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Cynthia T. Sparkman
Relationship
Daughter
GUARD PATROLMAN BAYONET QUALIFIED, ASSIGNED TO THE PACIFIC AREA, DECEMBER 14, 1944 UNTIL MARCH 25, 1946. PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AT OKINAWA, RYUKYU ISLAND, APRIL 1, 1945 UNTIL JUNE 21, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN THE OCCUPATION OF CHINA FROM OCTOBER 1, 1945 UNTIL MARCH 7, 1946. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. HONORABLE DISCHARGE/HONORABLE SEPARATION ON APRIL 5, 1946.