Joseph enlisted on 12 Apr 1944 and after recruit and infantry training, he attended 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 15 Jan 1945. He joined the 2/2nd on 2 Apr 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop.
He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 11 Jun 1946.
He was entitled to the Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He may now be entitled to the 1939-45 Star.
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