Joseph J. McCarthy
Joseph Jeremiah McCarthy (August 10, 1911 – June 15, 1996) was a mustang officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, who served during World War II and the Korean War. He was also the Superintendent of Ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department; however, with respect for his wartime heroics, firefighters continued to address him by his wartime military rank of “Captain.”
Joseph Jeremiah McCarthy | |
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Joseph J. McCarthy | |
| Born | August 10, 1911 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | June 15, 1996 (aged 84) Palm Beach, Florida |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1937–1941, 1942–1971 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion 24th Marines |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Purple Heart (x2) |
| Other work | Chief, Chicago Fire Department |
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