Joseph F. Nehl

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Joseph F. Nehl entered the Army June 2, 1942.

He was a Staff Sergeant, and utility repairman in Algeria and French Morocco.

He received the: Good Conduct Medal with clasp, the European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged November 26, 1945 to enlist in the Regular Army at Naples, Italy.

There he received the Army of Occupation Service Medal (Germany), and one overseas service bar.

He was again discharged January 12, 1947 from Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 216.