World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. OConnor
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mosinee, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mr. Michael L. O'connor
Relationship
Son
Assigned to 100th Troop Carrier Squadron, 441st Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force. Unit was based in England and then France. Flew paratroopers into Normandy on D-Day. Later took part in Bastogne relief mission. Supported allied drive across France into Germany.