Joel A. Blumberg - U.S. Navy
1952 - 54

Joel A. Blumberg proudly served his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952. After completing boot camp, Mr. Blumberg was assigned to the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville FL. Mr. Blumberg was then sent to Pascagoula, MS to be assigned to a LST Unit. (Tank Landing Ship) During a training manuever, Mr. Blumberg became seriously ill and was taken by the Coast Guard to a medical unit until he was transferred to the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Joel stated the amount of training that he received as the most memorable part of his service.

Thank you for your service.