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s/sgt joseph "joe" Murphy

biography

Joe, from Odell, IL, served in the Army with the 35th Infantry Division as a Cavalryman in the European Theatre. He recieved the Purple Heart for wounds recieved in battle. Joe was one of three brothers (Joseph, James, Vincent) from Odell to serve in World War II.

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decorations

Pins: 35th Infantry Division Unit Crest
Medals-Top Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Patches: 35th Infantry Division Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (2), Service Stripe (1)

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