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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