Name:
Joel Richard Lander
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
38427455
Unit:
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
0000-00-00
State:
Texas
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Decoration:
Bronze Star Medal
Comments:
When Joel Richard Lander was born on December 19, 1923, his father, Paralee, was 18. In 1940, he was 16 years old and lived in Dallas, Texas, with his parent and sister. He served in the U.S. Army during the Normandy Invasion of World War II as a Private First Class in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. As of to date, Joel Lander is 94 years old. Currently, he lives in Austin, TX; and previously lived in Wimberley, TX. His political affiliation is currently a registered Republican Party. Joel is married.