World War II Honoree

John F. Gallagher

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Mr. James Gallagher

SERVED IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. FOUGHT AND BUILT HIS WAY ACROSS EUROPE AS A MEMBER OF THE 82ND ENGINEERS, WITH A SIDE TRIP TO NORTH AFRICA. HIS DUTIES INCLUDED A LANDING ON THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY SEVERAL DAYS AFTER D-DAY. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART.