World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Frank X. O'Connell
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Broadchannel, New York
Honored By
Ms. Julia Schneider
Relationship
Sister
He was among the first to graduate from Radar School. He was a Tail Gunner on a PBY. Patrol Squadron from Hawaii, lost on patrol on December 11, 1944 and was never found. He received the Purple Heart.