World War II Honor Roll

Joseph D. Lingg

Date of Induction-October 4, 1941
Branch of service-Army
Trained at Camp Wheeler, Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; New River, North Carolina; Solomons, Maryland
Date of Embarkation-October 15, 1942
Served in Africa and Europe
Engagements-Algeria-Morocco; Tunisia; Rhineland
Medals Earned-European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon W/3 Stars; Combat Infantry Badge; Purple Heart; American Defense Ribbon;
Meritorious Unit Award; Good Conduct Medal; Victory Medal
Returned to States-October 18, 1945
Discharged-October 29, 1945, Camp Atterbury, Indiana
Rank-Technician 5th Grade
Served-48 months
Present occupation-Mason

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