Joseph Paul Zlonis
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
ZLONIS, Joe Paul
Joe Paul Zlonis was born on Novemer 19th 1914 in Chisholm, Minnesota..
Mr. Zlonis entered the U.S. Army on November 20th 1936. Home at entry: Chisholm, Minnesota.
He served as unit commander of the Combat Engineers in the European Theater. He rose to the rank of a Major (MAJ).
MAJ Zlonis was awarded the follwoing for his service:
- American Defense Service Medal,
- American Campaign Medal,
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal,
- World War II Victory Medal,
- Army of Occupation Medal (Germany and Japan),
- National Defense Service Medal,
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal,
- Master Parachutist Badge, -and-
- Glider Badge.
MAJ Zlonis was relieved from active duty (retired after 20 years service) on November 30th 1957, Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, Chicago, Illinois.
Source(s): Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 350.
Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center | Veterans Memorial Hall (vets-hall.org)
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