World War II Honor Roll

Joseph S. Fitez

Date of Induction-April 7, 1937
Branch of service-Navy
Trained at Norfolk, Virginia; Jacksonville, Florida; USS Philadelphia;
 Lake City, Florida; USS Kearsarge; SS Aquitonia
Served in European Theatre
Engagements-Normandy; Anti-Submarine Patrol
Medals Earned-Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards); European Theatre Ribbon W/ Z Stars; American Theatre Ribbon; American Defense Ribbon W/Fleet Bar; Victory Medal; Unit Citation (Naval Mobile Hospital Unit # 12)
 Returned to States-July 1945
Rating-Boatswain Mate, Chief
Served 124 months
Present occupation-Recruit Instructor, San Diego
Wife-Nancy Lucille Fitez
Son-Joseph Dennis Fitez

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