E4 Joseph Michael Meads

Branch of service

Navy (including Merchant Marines in WWII)

Dates of service

1968-1972

Location(s) of service and/or conflicts

Viet Nam

Medals earned

Viet Nam Service Medal

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Reflections on this veteran's military service

Submitted by Joe Meads

Joseph Meads enlisted in 1968, served aboard the USS HULL DD-945 with COMCARDIV. 6.2 yearsshore duty at NAS North Island.

Joseph Meads grew up in Lakewood, attended MacArthur Elementary School, Bancroft Jr. High School and Lakewood Senior High School.

(Posted 2020)