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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Ollie W. Reed

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kansas

Honored By

Dave Brewer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COLONEL, WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 175TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. ON SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1944 HE WAS WOUNDED IN COMBAT, AND LATER DIED OF HIS WOUNDS. HE WAS AWARDED A POSTHUMOUS PURPLE HEART, AND THE BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER (2ND AWARD). HE IS BURIED IN THE NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY IN COLLEVILLE, FRANCE NEXT TO HIS SON, LT. OLLIE W REED, JR.