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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James L. O'Brien

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

McMechen, West Virginia

Honored By

Suzanne M. Wellner

Relationship

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER IN COMPANY H, 22ND INFANTRY DIVISION. SAW ACTIVE COMBAT IN BOTH NORMANDY, FRANCE AND RHINELAND IN GERMANY. WOUNDED IN BOTH CONFLICTS. AWARDED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, OAK LEAF CLUSTER.