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Joshua Shields, Jr. [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action at the Belgian Bulge.

Age at Death: 19

Image Source: CO 1-31-45

Awards: 
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes: 
Western Union
Date of Birth: 
9/2/1925
Birthplace: 
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch: 
Army Enlisted: 11-29-43
Education Details: 
Technical High School, Charlotte graduate 1943
Family Details: 

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua M. (Lena A.) Shields, Sr. - 1921 Union St., Charlotte, NC

Fireman 1/c William J. Shields - Tinian Island, South Pacific, T. W. Shields

First Name: 
Joshua
KIA / MIA Place: 
Belgium
KIA Date: 
12/26/1944
Last Name: 
Shields, Jr.
Middle Name: 
M.
Military Details: 
Camp Breckinridge, KY, Camp Fanin, TX, Belgium
Military Rank: 
Private
Source: 

newsprint and family information

Military Unit: 
290th Infantry, Co. K
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/joshua-shields-jr

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/joshua-shields-jr [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records