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Joseph John Beisler

Joseph John Beisler

 Purple HeartPrisoner of War Medal

Rank/Rate Machinist (Warrant Officer)
Service Number 197586
Birth Date October 13, 1902
From Louisville, Kentucky
Decorations Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Ship USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death March 18, 1945
Location Omuta, Fukuoka, Japan
Circumstances Died of acute enteritis in Prisoner of War Camp 17
Remarks Joseph was also entitled to wear:
The American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp, The World War II Victory Medal,
The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, The Philippine Defense Ribbon, and
The Army Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster

Photo and information courtesy of Suzanne Morris, granddaughter.

 

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