World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph C. Philbrook
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Garfield, New Jersey
Honored By
Mrs. Mary A. Philbrook
Relationship
Wife
Enlisted right after Pearl Harbor. Served in the 36th Texas Division, Company H, 143rd Infantry. Held as a POW in Germany for 21 months, made 3 attempts to escape. Among his many medals, he was awarded the bronze star and Purple Heart.