Joseph Philip Skrepenak ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On November 27, 1944 Private First Class Skrepenak was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 328113 |
| Service ID | 33602335 |
| Name | Joseph Philip Skrepenak |
| From | Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | December 4, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | November 27, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Germany |
| Burial | Plot A, Row 17, Grave 41, American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Joseph Philip Skrepenak is buried or memorialized at Plot A, Row 17, Grave 41, American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pfc Joseph Philip Skrepenak enlisted in the US Army at Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1943. He was a musician and a former member of Frank Lombardo's orchestra. While in the paratroopers he played in the regimental band. Skrepenak attended Coughlin High School and played with the school band there.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph Philip Skrepenak was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Skrepenak had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 33602335. Attached to 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.
He was born on December 4, 1922. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Luzerne county has been included within the archival record. We have Wilkes Barre listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Skrepenak experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 27, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 2,414 Korean War
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• 462 Prisoners of war
• 6,358 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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