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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John J. O'Sullivan

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Terrence M. O'Sullivan

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

TORPEDO BOMBER PILOT. FLEW THE 'AVENGER' TORPEDO BOMBER OFF THE USS YORKTOWN CV-10. TORPEDO BOMBER SQUADRON VT-5, ATTACHED TO TASK GROUP 77 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. SHOT DOWN IN FEBRUARY 1944 WHILE ON A BOMBING MISSION OVER TRUK. HE AND ENTIRE CREW WERE RESCUED BY SUBMARINE. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.