Individual Details
Sgt. Joseph Francis Broschart
(18 Jan 1923 - 27 Feb 2007)
Events
| Birth | Abt 1923 | Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Birth | 18 Jan 1923 | President Road, Pinegrove Twp., Venango Co., PA |  | | |
| Birth | Abt 1924 | Pennsylvania | | ||
| Residence | 1930 | with his parents - Boston Avenue (a.k.a. R.D.2 Boston Avenue)(later known as 105 Boston Avenue), Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Residence | 1935 | with his parents - Boston Avenue (a.k.a. R.D.2 Boston Avenue)(later known as 105 Boston Avenue), Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Residence | 1940 | with his parents - Boston Avenue (a.k.a. R.D.2 Boston Avenue)(later known as 105 Boston Avenue), Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Graduation | Jun 1941 | Union High School, Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Military | From 23 Jun 1941 to 22 Jul 1945 | as a waist gunner with the 320th Bombardment Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Corps - the Pacific Theater | | | |
| Marriage | 16 Aug 1945 | Saint Michael R.C. Church, Fryburg area, Washington Twp., Clarion Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Occupation | Abt 1946 | employed with National Radiator Co. - Johnstown City, Cambria Co., PA | | ||
| Occupation | From Abt 1947 to Abt 1975 | foundry superintendent - Crane Works, New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA | | | |
| Degree | Abt 1947 | Business Administration Associates - Pennsylvania State University, Shenango Valley Campus, Sharon City, Mercer Co., PA | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1955 | New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Residence | 1961 | New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1974 | New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Occupation | From Abt 1975 to Abt 1985 | caseworker for 10 years - Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare, New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1977 | 400 Knox Avenue, Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1984 | 400 Knox Avenue, Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1988 | 400 Knox Avenue, Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Residence (family) | 2000 | Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Residence (family) | Bef 27 Feb 2007 | 400 Knox Avenue, Union Twp. (Oakwood area), Lawrence Co., PA - Anna Marie Beichner | | ||
| Death | 27 Feb 2007 | Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle City, Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Burial | 3 Mar 2007 | Saint Joseph Cemetery on Wilmington Road (PA Route 18), Neshannock Twp., Lawrence Co., PA | | ||
| Find A Grave Mem. No. | 18115341 | |
Families
| Spouse | Anna Marie Beichner (1926 - 2015) |
| Child | Patricia A. Broschart (1946 - ) |
| Child | Joyce Frences Broschart (1962 - ) |
| Father | Fridolin J. "Fred" Broschart (1881 - 1955) |
| Mother | Emma Loretta Beary (1886 - 1974) |
| Sibling | Mary Catherine Broschart (1906 - 1970) |
| Sibling | Emma Regina Broschart (1908 - 1998) |
| Sibling | Marcella Apollonia Broschart (1911 - 1916) |
| Sibling | Angeline Innocentia Broschart (1913 - 1986) |
| Sibling | Bertha Anna Broschart (1915 - 1960) |
| Sibling | Petronilla J. "Pat" Broschart (1918 - 2008) |
| Sibling | Teresa Amanda Broschart (1920 - 1994) |
| Sibling | Fred Vincent Broschart (1925 - 1961) |
| Sibling | Delores Regina "Boots" Broschart (1928 - 2008) |
Notes
Birth
The obituary gives the birth place as President Twp. It is likely the residence on President Road in Pinegrove Twp. stated in the 1920 Census.Military
Joseph enlisted on 23 Jun 1941 in Pittsburgh City, PA. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.Joseph has received the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple Heart, and on 1 September 2000 received the Silver Star. Joseph also received the Presidential Unit Citation.
The Distinguished Flying Cross could be awarded to any person, while serving in any capacity with the Air Corps of the Army of the United States, including the National Guard and the Organized Reserves, or with the United States Navy, since April 6th, 1917, has distinguished, or who, after approval of this Act, distinguished himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.
The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed force who, while serving with the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. A wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer.
The Silver Star Medal is the United States' THIRD HIGHEST award exclusively for combat valor, and ranks fifth in the precedence of military awards behind the Medal of Honor, the Crosses (DSC/NC/AFC), the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (awarded by DOD), and the Distinguished Service Medals of the various branches of service. It is the highest award for combat valor that is NOT unique to any specific branch; it has been bestowed by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines. It may be given by any one of the individual services to not only their own members, but to members of other branches of service, foreign allies, and even to civilians for "gallantry in action" in support of combat missions of the United States military.
Occupation
He was employed for 28 years with Crane Works.Endnotes
1. US Census of 1920 - record for Field and Emma Broschart and family. Delores Uber is listed as an adopted daughter. The Uber household is listed immediately before the Broschart household, indicating that they were neighbors on Boston Avenue. The enumerator erroneously separated the family on non-consecutive sheets (sheet 4B, lines 95 to 100, and sheet 5B, lines 51 to 54, with intervening sheet 5A and its 50 lines). Adding to the confusion is that on sheet 4B, the family is the 97th family, visited on 5 April 1930, but on sheet 4B, the remainder of the family is the 98th family, visited on 7 April 1930. In spite of the blunders, it is clear that this is one family group..
2. "U.S., Social Security Death Index, ..." (SSDI) as it appears at: www.ancestry.com, and at: https://familysearch.org. The SSDI is derived from the Social Security Death Master File. Also including the source "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, ..." as it appears at: www.ancestry.com..
3. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
4. Find A Grave memorial with included obituary for subject person or family member created/managed by others found at: www.findagrave.com..
5. US Census of 1940 - record for Fridolin and Emma Broschart and family. Address is given as Boston Avenue, Union Twp., PA..
6. US Census of 1920 - record for Field and Emma Broschart and family. Delores Uber is listed as an adopted daughter. The Uber household is listed immediately before the Broschart household, indicating that they were neighbors on Boston Avenue. The enumerator erroneously separated the family on non-consecutive sheets (sheet 4B, lines 95 to 100, and sheet 5B, lines 51 to 54, with intervening sheet 5A and its 50 lines). Adding to the confusion is that on sheet 4B, the family is the 97th family, visited on 5 April 1930, but on sheet 4B, the remainder of the family is the 98th family, visited on 7 April 1930. In spite of the blunders, it is clear that this is one family group..
7. US Census of 1940 - record for Fridolin and Emma Broschart and family. Address is given as Boston Avenue, Union Twp., PA..
8. US Census of 1940 - record for Fridolin and Emma Broschart and family. Address is given as Boston Avenue, Union Twp., PA..
9. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
10. Newspaper article - award of Silver Star to Joseph Broschart. The article entitled "Badge of Courage", written by columnist John K. Manne, appeared in the "New Castle (PA) News" on 2 September 2000. The text of the article which describes Joseph's heroic acts on 28 September 1943 can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pasulliv/sullivancountyfolk/josephbros/JosephBros.html.
11. Newspaper article - award of Silver Star to Joseph Broschart. The article entitled "Badge of Courage", written by columnist John K. Manne, appeared in the "New Castle (PA) News" on 2 September 2000. The text of the article which describes Joseph's heroic acts on 28 September 1943 can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pasulliv/sullivancountyfolk/josephbros/JosephBros.html.
12. Obituary for Anna Marie (Biechner) Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle (PA) News" on 3 December 2015, and at: http://www.ncnewsonline.com/obituaries/anna-marie-broschart/article_42786e56-f574-5064-be5e-be6ed36958a0.html.
13. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
14. Newspaper article - award of Silver Star to Joseph Broschart. The article entitled "Badge of Courage", written by columnist John K. Manne, appeared in the "New Castle (PA) News" on 2 September 2000. The text of the article which describes Joseph's heroic acts on 28 September 1943 can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pasulliv/sullivancountyfolk/josephbros/JosephBros.html.
15. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
16. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
17. Obituary for Fridolin J. Broschart as it appeared in the New Castle (PA) News on 7 October 1955, appearing at: http://interactive.ancestry.com/51761/News-PE-NE_CA_NE.1955_10_07_0001?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d51761%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=News-PE-NE_CA_NE.1955_10_07_0002.
18. Obituary for Fred [Fridolin Vincent]Broschart as it appeared in "The Derrick: of Oil City, PA on 7 September 1961..
19. Obituary for Emma L. Broschart as it appeared in the New Castle (PA) News on 3 October 1974, appearing at: http://interactive.ancestry.com/51761/News-PE-NE_CA_NE.1974_10_03_0001?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d51761%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=News-PE-NE_CA_NE.1974_10_03_0003.
20. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
21. "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1", and "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2", as found at: www.ancestry..com; and "United States Public Records. 1970-2009" as found at: https://familysearch.org.
22. "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1", and "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2", as found at: www.ancestry..com; and "United States Public Records. 1970-2009" as found at: https://familysearch.org.
23. "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1", and "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2", as found at: www.ancestry..com; and "United States Public Records. 1970-2009" as found at: https://familysearch.org.
24. Newspaper article - award of Silver Star to Joseph Broschart. The article entitled "Badge of Courage", written by columnist John K. Manne, appeared in the "New Castle (PA) News" on 2 September 2000. The text of the article which describes Joseph's heroic acts on 28 September 1943 can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pasulliv/sullivancountyfolk/josephbros/JosephBros.html.
25. "U.S., Social Security Death Index, ..." (SSDI) as it appears at: www.ancestry.com, and at: https://familysearch.org. The SSDI is derived from the Social Security Death Master File. Also including the source "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, ..." as it appears at: www.ancestry.com..
26. "U.S., Social Security Death Index, ..." (SSDI) as it appears at: www.ancestry.com, and at: https://familysearch.org. The SSDI is derived from the Social Security Death Master File. Also including the source "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, ..." as it appears at: www.ancestry.com..
27. Obituary for Anna Marie (Biechner) Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle (PA) News" on 3 December 2015, and at: http://www.ncnewsonline.com/obituaries/anna-marie-broschart/article_42786e56-f574-5064-be5e-be6ed36958a0.html.
28. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
29. Find A Grave memorial with included obituary for subject person or family member created/managed by others found at: www.findagrave.com..
30. Obituary for Joseph Francis Broschart as it appeared in "New Castle News" of New Castle, PA on 1 Mar 2007..
31. Find A Grave memorial with included obituary for subject person or family member created/managed by others found at: www.findagrave.com..
32. Find A Grave memorial with included obituary for subject person or family member created/managed by others found at: www.findagrave.com..