Phelan, Joseph Lawrence
- Date of birth:
- August 31st, 1907 (Fort Madison/Iowa, United States)
- Service number:
- 0 357 396
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
Joseph L. Phelan served in the U.S. Forces from July 28th, 1940 until February 5th, 1946. He reached the rank of Captain. During the Second World War he served as Squadron Commander with Headquarters 24th Cavalry Regiment. He left the United States for Europe on December 3rd, 1943 and served there until October 4th, 1945.
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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- July 2nd, 1945
General Orders No. 190, Headquarters XXI Corps (2 juli 1945).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Captain
- Awarded on:
- February 5th, 1946
Sources
- Photo 1: Anna Doyle Phelan Cronin
- - Certificate of Service.
Photo
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