Joseph L. Genet
Petty Officer First Class
Machinist Mate First Class
Joe served in WWII and Korea and thought he may be missing some awards. The ships he served on were researched and it was determined that indeed he was missing some awards. During his service, Joe served on the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), USS Hamul (AD-20), USS Santee (CVE-29), USS Rudyerd Bay (CVE-81), USS Monitor (LSV-5/AN-1/AP-160/MCS-5), and the USS Bennigton (CVA-20). His awards include the:
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Good Conduct Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Navy Occupation w/Europe clasp
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal w/1 campaign star
Overseas Service Ribbon
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Barberton, Ohio (2012)
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