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Ward, Joseph H.

Date of birth:
March 5th, 1918 (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama)
Date of death:
April 5th, 1945 (Germany)
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: H. Row: 15. Grave: 5.
Service number:
O-023823
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
489th Anti-Aircraft Arty (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Purple Heart

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