Joseph Williams Vance Jr. Military person

Joseph Williams Vance, Jr. (December 4, 1918 – August 8, 1942) was an officer in the United States Navy decorated for action in the Battle of Makassar Strait during World War II.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 04, 1918
Birth place
Tennessee , Memphis Tennessee
Date of deathAugust 08, 1942
Place of death
Killed in action , Pacific War

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
military operations
World War II
Battle of Badung Strait
Battle of Makassar Strait
military branch
United States Navy
service start1940
service end1942

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External resources

  1. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/v1/vance.htm