Joe GANDARA

Registration number39561681

Grade

Private

UnitD Co / 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Division

82nd Airborne Division

date of death09/06/1944

Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1

Current cemeteryWoodlawn Cemetery Santa Monica Los Angeles County, California USA

Medals

Army Good Conduct Medal

The Good Conduct Medal is awarded only to enlisted men and non-commissioned officers. To obtain it, the soldier must justify one year of exemplary service in wartime or three consecutive years in peacetime.

Bronze Star Medal

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.

Combat Infantryman Badge

On November 15, 1943, to enhance the image of the infantryman, the War Department created the Combat Infantryman Badge retroactive to December 7, 1941. The badge was accompanied by a monthly bonus of $10. The badge was awarded to officers and enlisted men whose conduct in combat was exemplary.

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

Medal of Honor

The Medal Of Honor is the highest decoration awarded to a member of the armed forces for an act of extreme bravery in the face of the enemy, at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty. It is awarded by the President in person.