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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Harry J. O'Hara

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Syracuse, New York

Honored By

William Torrence

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Flew in South Pacific with Marine Air Group 12, Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-211. Lost on December 11, 1944, while intercepting Japanese re-supply on Leyte. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Bronze Star in Lieu of 2nd Air Medal, also Presidential Unit Citation to Marine Air Group 12, December 3, 1944 to March 9, 1945.