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Soldier Summary

Joseph M. Kollar

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Medical Detachment.

Serial Number: 2042375

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation[1]
Notes

Served in Infantry, 339th. Medical Detachment.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence1927Detroit, MI
Residence1964Evergreen, CO
Silver Star Citation for action: assisting a wounded comrade under heavy fire to a place of safety.[1]09/25/1918Petchina
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor

•The Polar Bear, vol. 3, no. 1 (Feb. 1927).