World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. O'Brien
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Waltham, Massachusetts
Honored By
Daniel R. O'Brien
Relationship
Son
MEMBER OF THE 3RD MARINES, 3RD DIVISION AS ADVANCED SCOUT, FOUGHT ON THE 1ST MAJOR AMERICAN OFFENSIVE ON BOUGAINVILLE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, GUADALCANAL. WHERE SHOT BY A JAPANESE SNIPER WHO WAS SITUATED IN THE TREE TOPS. FELL INTO THE SWAMP AND SURVIVED FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE REINFORCEMENTS LANDED AND EVACUATED HIM.