Joseph John Barvir; M-346,
87th Infantry Division and his wife,
Mae Barvir.
Joseph John Barvir, born 1920 and lived in Annapolis, Maryland.
He Married Mae Barvir Oct. 1944.
Before the war, he worked at B-26 Bomber plant in Baltimore.
As a member of M-346 , 87th Division,
he was seriously wounded on attack on
"GoldBrick Hill" ORMONT, Germany
March 3, 1945.
He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his wounds.
After the war, he worked for AT&T....Held a pilot's license....
Had a hobby of and loved flying.
Joe had what he called his "War Room" on 2nd floor of his home in Graham, NC., which many of his Army friends visited and talked over war experiences.
He and Mae went on several European Tours with the 87th Division Association.
They loved the comraderie and made many friends. He was a loving and devoted husband and very self-effacing.
He and Mae were WW-II History Buffs - especially of the 87th Infantry Division.
After his death, many of his Army Buddies still visit with Mae and exchange letters and Telephone calls.
He is buried at Arlington Cemetery,VA.
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
Joseph John Barvir; M-346,
87th Infantry Division and his wife,
Mae Barvir.
Joseph John Barvir, born 1920 and lived in Annapolis, Maryland.
He Married Mae Barvir Oct. 1944.
Before the war, he worked at B-26 Bomber plant in Baltimore.
As a member of M-346 , 87th Division,
he was seriously wounded on attack on
"GoldBrick Hill" ORMONT, Germany
March 3, 1945.
He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his wounds.
After the war, he worked for AT&T....Held a pilot's license....
Had a hobby of and loved flying.
Joe had what he called his "War Room" on 2nd floor of his home in Graham, NC., which many of his Army friends visited and talked over war experiences.
He and Mae went on several European Tours with the 87th Division Association.
They loved the comraderie and made many friends. He was a loving and devoted husband and very self-effacing.
He and Mae were WW-II History Buffs - especially of the 87th Infantry Division.
After his death, many of his Army Buddies still visit with Mae and exchange letters and Telephone calls.
He is buried at Arlington Cemetery,VA.
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com