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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Fred E. Gillespie

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oconee County, South Carolina

Honored By

Irving T. Shanley

Relationship

Buddy

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PARACHUTED INTO NORMANDY, FRANCE ON JUNE 6, 1944 (D-DAY) WITH THE 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 6, 1944. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.