World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Joseph O'Leary
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
San Diego, California
Honored By
Mrs. John O'Leary
Relationship
Wife
Major. PILOT of the B-24 'HALO JOE'. Two OF CREW Killed in Action. 465TH BOMB GrouP, WHICH LOST 35 CREWS. ITALY 1944. ONE OF FOUR ORIGINAL CREWS OF 782ND SQuadron TO SURVIVE 50 MISSIONS. Distinguished Flying Cross, AIR MEDAL With eight Oak Leaf Clusters.