World War II Honoree

Eugene F. Quinn, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Eugene F. Quinn, Jr.

Relationship

Son

DISABLED VETERAN (NOW DECEASED). FIRST DIVISION, PLATOON SERGEANT. TOUR ONE, NORTH AFRICA. TOUR TWO, SICILY. TOUR THREE, D-DAY INVASION FORCE, FIRST WAVE, OMAHA BEACH. EARNED SILVER STAR. LED PLATOON SURVIVORS OF OMAHA BEACH INVASION OFF THE BEACH. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART DURING INVASION ALONG FRANCE'S HEDGEROWS. SPENT ONE YEAR IN VA HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK RECOVERING FROM LIFE THREATENING WOUNDS.