Joseph P. McCaffery
Class of 1927
1st Battalion, 8th Marines (Reinforced) 2nd Marine Division, FMF (Pacific)
Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Eighth Marines, Reinforced, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
2nd Raider Battalion, 4th Marines, FMF Pacific
Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in action against enemy Japanese forces during the landing attack in the Cape Torokina Area, Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands.
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