World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James J. Hagerty
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He joined the US Army and served as a combat infantryman in General Patton's Third Army, took part in the bitter fighting during the Ardennes offense and Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944-1945. Received the Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster and Combat Infantry Badge.