Photo Collection: JD Slaughter
(Company A, 319th Infantry Regiment)
JD Slaughter's uncle, Joseph Mattern, served with Company A, 319th Infantry Regiment, and was awarded the Purple Heart for action on February 7, 1945.
From l-r: Philbina Mattern, Joe Mattern, Ida Mattern, Mike Hoffart, Monica Mattern
Joe Mattern - Basic Training
Phillip (Joseph's brother) and Joseph Mattern, after the war. Joseph lost his leg during the war.