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Caserta, Joseph J. "Tanker Joe", Sr.

Date of birth:
May 4th, 1922 (Philadelphia/Pennsylvania, United States)
Date of death:
February 5th, 2021 (Ocean City/New Jersey, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Joe served as a driver and commander of "Everlasting" (Sherman Tank) in E-Company, 32nd AR, 3rd Armored Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
2013
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

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