Joseph “Joe” Francis Shreve was born 30 April 1909, Florida, the son of Francis C. Shreve and Malinda Ann Jernigan. He had several half-brothers and sisters from his mother’s first marriage.
Pvt. Shreve was Killed in Action 17 August 1944 in France
Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, FL
Private
320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
Private Joe F. Shreve, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Shreve of Panama City, Fla., was killed in action August 17,according to word received from the War Department. Pvt. Shreve had been in the service eight months, was overseas two months. His wife, Mrs. Louise Shreve, makes her home in Lakeland, Fla., where they expected to settle after the war. Before entering the service Pvt. Shreve was superintendent of manufacturing in a lumber mill in Spring City, Tenn. Pvt. And Mrs. Shreve were formerly of Headland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Shreve, his mother, Mrs. M.A. Shreve, one sister, Mrs. J.P. Riley, two brothers, Dan Merchant, Hapeville, Ala., Charles Merchant, Eufaula.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 30 April 1909
- Date of death: 17 August 1944
- County: Rhea
- Hometown: Spring City
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, Florida
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Bottom Panel
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