Name:
Joseph H. McElroy
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
11096243
Unit:
143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-26
State:
Rhode Island
Cemetery:
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France
Plot:
C
Row:
7
Grave:
8
Decoration:
Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Comments:
Joseph H. McElroy served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He entered service in Rhode Island. He died on August 26, 1944 during the invasion of southern France. He is now buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.