Private First Class Joe P. Gonzales (ASN: RA-17238453), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 20 July 1950 during the Korean War until his death in captivity on or about 29 December 1950.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
3d Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 310 (1951)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Joe P. Gonzales (ASN: RA-17238453), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.