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First Name: Joseph

Last Name: Mieczkowski

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Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)







Date of Birth: 20 September 1947

Date of Death: 30 April 1967

Rank: Corporal

Years Served:
Joseph Mieczkowski

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Joseph Mieczkowski

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Joseph Mieczkowski was born on 20 September 1947.

On 30 April 1967, Corporal Joseph Mieczkowski was serving with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Cpl Mieczkowski was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Joseph Mieczkowski is inscribed on Panel 18E Line 124 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Joseph Mieczkowski is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.

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Honoree ID: 210353   Created by: MHOH

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