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Wharton Joe

Name:
Joe Wharton
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
39160469
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-24
State:
California
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
G
Row:
9
Grave:
38
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:

Joe Wharton entered the military service in California. He served in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a Private during World War II. PVT Wharton died on February 24, 1945 during the battle for the recapture of Corregidor, Philippines against the defending Japanese garrison on the island and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines.