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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph R. Bender

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Gene & JoAnn Grindler

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RADARMAN 3RD CLASS. ENLISTED, JUNE 25, 1942. CALLED TO ACTIVE SERVICE ON JULY 1, 1943. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC FOR 18 MONTHS ABOARD USS OTTAWA AK-101. AWARDED A BATTLE STAR FOR SERVICE AT OKINAWA.