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Soldier Summary

Joseph J. Elwart

Military History

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company L.

Serial Number: 2021751

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[2]1927Detroit, MI
Residence[3]1956Detroit, MI
Residence[3]1962Detroit, MI
Silver Star Citation for action[1]7/7/1918Kodysh (Russia)
Reported dead since 1962 reunion
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

[2]The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).

[3]Biennial reunion programs