Joseph T. Heistand
Joseph Thomas Heistand (March 3, 1924 - October 14, 2008) was a WWII Veteran and later became the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona from 1979 to 1992. An alumnus of Virginia Theological Seminary, he was consecrated on August 28, 1976.
At the age of 19, Heistand enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the 29th Field Artillery, Third infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valorous conduct at the battle at Anzio during the Italian campaign. He was also awarded the Purple Heart, the Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Croix de Guerre for his combat in France.
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