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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William J. O'Brien

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Troy, New York

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT COLONEL. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 105TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 27TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM FROM JUNE 20 THROUGH JULY 7, 1944. KILLED IN ACTION ON JULY 7, 1944 AT SAIPAN. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.