World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward A. Monahan, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dedham, Massachusetts
Honored By
David Colamaria
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED IN THE 182ND INFANTRY OF THE AMERICAL DIVISION FROM 1941 TO 1945. COMBAT ACTION IN GUADALCANAL, BOUGAINVILLE AND THE PHILIPPINES. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR ACTIONS DURING THE BATTLE OF HILL 260 ON BOUGAINVILLE. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS SUFFERED ON BOUGAINVILLE.