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Glowin, Joseph Anthony

U.S. Marine Corps

Glowin, Joseph Anthony

Glowin, Joseph Anthony

ConflictDominican Conflict

Year of Action1916

BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan

Citation

During an engagement at Guayacanas on 3 July 1916, Cpl. Glowin participated in action against a considerable force of rebels on the line of march.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: Dominican Conflict Year of Action: 1916

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