World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Andrew M. Corcoran
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Buddy
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. SERVED IN THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, COMPANY C. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA, NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. KILLED AT LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ON APRIL 24, 1945. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH 1 ARROWHEAD, 1 SILVER AND 3 BRONZE STARS ON RIBBON, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.