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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph L. Eglen, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Medora, Indiana

Honored By

Paul A. Carr

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM MARCH 5, 1942 TO OCTOBER 5, 1945. COMPANY A, 81ST COMBAT ENGINEERS. PARTICIPATED IN CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, ARDENNES. WOUNDED IN BELGIUM SEPTEMBER 10, 1944. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER.