Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Elwart, Joseph J.
Military History
Unit
United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company L.
Serial Number
2021751
Medals Awarded
- Silver Star Citation
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
1927
Place
Detroit, MI
Details
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Event
Residence
Date
1956
Place
Detroit, MI
Details
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Event
Residence
Date
1962
Place
Detroit, MI
Details
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Event
Silver Star Citation for action
Date
7/7/1918
Place
Kodysh (Russia)
Details
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Event
Reported dead since 1962 reunion
Date
-
Place
-
Details
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Sources
- Biennial reunion programs
- Military Times Hall of Valor
- The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).
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