Found on Page 543 of the Book “Ours to Hold It High: The History of the 77th Infantry Division in World War II” Roster of Personnel: Pfeifer, Joseph L. S/Sgt I 307 Infantry Division.

He received the Bronze Star Metal and Purple Heart-PH.

Enlist No. 3947576

The Regiment departed San Francisco on 23 March 1944 and arrived in Hawaii on 1 April. The 307th first saw combat during the liberation of Guam in July, 1944. The 307th served in the liberation of the Philippines,[10] arriving on 23 November 1944. The 2nd Battalion was detached for duty on Samar from 30 November until 14 December. The Regiment assaulted Yakabi Shima on 26 March and Company G assaulted Kuba Shima on 27 March. The regiment fought on Okinawa from 27 April though 27 June.[11][11][12] Arrived in Japan for occupation duties on 5 October 1945 and inactivated there 15 March 1946

Joseph L Pfeifer