Joseph A De Santis ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
Joseph A De Santis
World War II
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On December 17, 1944 Technician Fifth Class De Santis was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ 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 | 53488 |
| Service ID | 31302204 |
| Name | Joseph A De Santis |
| From | Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | December 17, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Technician Fifth Class |
| Unit/Group | 392nd Port Battalion |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle |
| Burial | Plot D Row 23 Grave 42, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards | ★ American Campaign Medal ★ World War II Victory Medal |
| Remembered | 
Joseph A De Santis is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 23 Grave 42, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph A De Santis 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. De Santis had the rank of Technician Fifth Class. Service number assignment was 31302204. Attached to 392nd Port Battalion.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Technician Fifth Class De Santis experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 17, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DNB - Died Non-battle. |
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★ 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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