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Joseph Ditzhazy, Sr.
War: World War II
Branch: United States Army
Unit: 104th Infantry Division
Highest Rank: P.F.C.
Birth Year: 1923
Place of Birth: Ecorse, Michigan

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Joseph Ditzhazy was drafted in 1943 and served until 1946. He saw service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. His unit spent 195 days in continuous contact with the enemy. He helped to liberate many towns and cities, including the Port of Antwerp. His unit liberated a prisoner of war camp. They met the Russians at the Rhur River.

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