Joel J. Carlson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Joel J. Carlson was inducted into the Army March 29, 1942, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Buhl, Minnesota.
He served as a Technical Sergeant and platoon leader with Company D of the 48th Infantry Training Battalion in the Continental United States.
Awarded:
Good Conduct Medal
Honorably discharged September 15, 1945, Fort Lewis, Washington.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 50.