World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James J. Oates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Mr. Edward Oates
Relationship
Brother
MEMBER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF WESTERN EUROPE. KILLED FEBRUARY 11, 1945. BURIED IN AMERICAN MILITARY CEMETERY IN EPERNAY, FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.