Joseph Gallagher was assigned to the 1st Marine Division.
Joseph received the Purple Heart (PH) .
We Salute Joseph Gallagher.
3-MAY-45 Purple Heart
COA, 1STBN, 1STMAR, 1STMARDIV, FMF
World War II, 1941-1945
KIA - Killed in Action
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