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Joseph
Mishakas
April 19, 1918

–

April 10, 1966

Born:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Scranton

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Dunmore

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Mount Carmel Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 8, 1945

    (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 Technical Sergeant Joseph Mishakas, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 8 January 1945. 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 23, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 190 (May 16, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Joseph Mishakas (ASN: 33353324), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Ponte Rotto, Italy, on 23 May 1944. When the platoon leader was killed, Sergeant Mishakas took over the unit members and led them in a flanking action. In addition, he heaved four grenades, enough for a strike against an enemy stronghold. His gallant actions enabled his platoon to reach the top of the hill, against an enemy fortress. Private First Class Mishakas’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.