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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edward H. O'Hare

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN 1942 HE SERVED ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. IN FEBRUARY 1942, HE S SHOT DOWN 5 JAPANESE BOMBERS AND DAMAGED 3 OTHERS. HE WAS THE 1ST NAVY ACE OF WORLD WAR II. HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR, THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH GOLD STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS MISSING IN ACTION NOVEMBER 1943, PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT DOWN.