Master Sergeant Joseph John Andres Jr. served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and 10 months. Joseph served with the USASOC. Joseph served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism. Joseph was 34 years old.
A native of Garfield Heights, Ohio, Master Sergeant Joseph J. Andres Jr. died 24 December 2005, when his unit was attacked during combat operations in Baqubah, Iraq, while supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Andres enlisted as a Combat Medic in the Army Reserve in February 1992, and volunteered for active duty in April 1993.
MSG Andres graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course and was assigned as a Communications Sergeant to 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. At the time of his death, he was a Special Operations Team member assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
Awards & Decorations
5
Campaign and service medals
National Defense Service Medal 1 bronze service star
Burial Information
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