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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John O'Brien

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

John O'Brien

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SHIP-FITTER FIRST CLASS ABOARD THE USS DENVER FROM SEPTEMBER 1942 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1945. RECEIVED NAVAL COMMENDATION FOR HIS ACTIONS DURING THE BATTLE OF EMPRESS AUGUSTA BAY WHEN THE DENVER WAS NEARLY SUNK BY AN AERIAL TORPEDO ON NOVEMBER 13, 1943.