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U.S. Marine Corps
Glowin, Joseph Anthony
Glowin, Joseph Anthony
Year of Action1916
HometownDetroit, 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 CorpsYear of Action: 1916

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