World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James Hennessey
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Marine Corps Brotherhood
AS A MARINE PARATROOPER, SERVED AS A SERGEANT IN THE 1ST MARINE PARACHUTE BATTALION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION 7 AUGUST 1942 ON GAVUTU ISLAND BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.