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Joseph
J.
Curran
POW (WWII) KIA
1911-12-16

–

1944-07-27

Born:

, 

New Jersey

Home:

Essex County

, 

New Jersey

Buried: 

Margraten

, 

Holland

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Netherlands (Wall of the Missing)

Most records indicate that although Joseph Curran was listed as missing in action in July 1944, he was captured, held as a prisoner of war, and died in captivity on or about January 31, 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 7, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (July 5, 1944)

    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 Technical Sergeant Joseph J. Curran (ASN: 12009163), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Mandeville, Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944. 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.