Joseph F Ciokon jr
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | CC |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 4 |
Journalist Master Chief Petty Officer
Vietnam-Panama-Beirut
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation (2), National Defense Service (2), Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service w/Star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Navy Commendation, Navy Achievement, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct (7), Combat Action Ribbon
Joe saw combat in Vietnam, Panama, and the Middle East. He was wounded by the Hezbollah truck that destroyed the Beirut Marine Barracks on October 23, 1983. Served as a broadcast journalist and photographer during the 1968 TET Offensive.
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