World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Connelly
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hamden, Connecticut
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 102ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION AS AN ANTI-TANK AIRCRAFT GUNNER IN BORA BORA, RENDOVA, NEW GEORGIA, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH 2 STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.