World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joe Daugherty
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Honored By
Mike Lavaglio
Relationship
Great Grandson
WAS IN THE 2ND RANGER BATTALION DURING WWII. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON JUNE 6, 1944 AND SERVED WITH THE RANGERS FOR ONE YEAR. RECEIVED WOUNDS AND WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART. ALSO RECEIVED A SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY.