Joseph Jamros, Jr.

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Joseph Jamros, Jr. served in World War II in the U.S. Army from November 10, 1941, until October 28, 1945.

He was assigned to Company F, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. He was made an officer on March 6, 1943. His rank was 1st Lieutenant.

Mr. Jamros was decorated with the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, Distinguished Unit Citation, and European-African-Middle Eastern Medal.

He was was born in 1918 in Cicero, Illinois, the son of Joseph, Sr., and Mary Jamros.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall Veteran History Form; veteran’s account (see below)

I enlisted along with 3 friends in Illinois. After my training in the States, I was transferred to the European Theater, where I saw combat in France, Belgium, and Germany. While in France, I received my shrapnel wounds from an artillery shell.

After my wounds healed, I returned to the combat pool and was promoted. I was place in command of my unit and led my unit well until I was severely wounded and lost my finger due to another artillery shell.