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Shomon, Joseph James

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Joseph James Shomon was the Commanding Officer of the 611th Graves Registration Company. It was his task to be in charge in the construction of military graveyards. In this he was involved in the construction of the American War Cemetry at Margraten, the Netherlands.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commadant
Unit:
611th Graves Registration Company
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Anthony L. Destro II
  • - Kruizen in de Wind, Joseph James Shomon, Uitgeverij Keulers

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