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Joseph
Page
Aleshire
December 6, 1887

–

January 25, 1951

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Joseph Aleshire graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1910. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Quartermaster Corps)

    Division:

    81st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 81st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Quartermaster Corps) Joseph Page Aleshire, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 81st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Aleshire, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    6th Service Corps

    Action Date:

    1940 – 1946

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Joseph Page Aleshire, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Inspector General, 6th Service Corps, from 1940 to 1946.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Quartermaster Corps)

    Division:

    81st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 1918 – March 1919
    War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major (Quartermaster Corps) Joseph Page Aleshire, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 81st Division, from October 1918 until March 1919, by his marked ability, high professional attainment, and loyal devotion to duty, Major Aleshire rendered valuable assistance in the staff work in the Vosges during the Meuse Argonne offensive, thereby contributing materially to the success of his division in those operations.