Korean War Legacy Project

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr.

Bio

Joseph J. Valitsky Sr. joined the American Army in 1952 at the age of 19. He quickly found himself placed on the front lines of combat. When the ceasefire was declared on July 27th, 29153, Joseph J. Valitsky Sr. was moved to supervision of the battalion mess hall. He lead a series of sanitation improvements and standards to be implemented for which he later received awards. Joseph J. Valitsky Sr. returned to the United States and was honorably discharged in 1955.

Photos

Joseph J. Valitsky Newspaper Article

Joseph J. Valitsky Newspaper Article

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. Posing With Gun in Korea

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. Posing With Gun in Korea

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friend

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friend

Site of Army Camp - Korea

Site of Army Camp - Korea

Site of Army Camp - Korea

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friend

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friend

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friends

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. and Friends

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr.

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr.

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. Poses

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. Poses

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. With Woman

Joseph J. Valitsky, Sr. With Woman

Eating

Eating