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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Ollie W. Reed, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Missouri

Honored By

Dave Brewer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

1ST LIEUTENANT, WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 363RD INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 91ST INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1944 IN THE BATTLE FOR NORMANDY. HE RECEIVED A POSTHUMOUS PURPLE HEART. HE IS BURIED AT THE NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY IN COLLEVILLE, FRANCE, NEXT TO HIS FATHER COLONEL OLLIE REED.