World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James F. X. O'Rourke
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Kevin & Chris O'Rourke
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED AS A BATTALION AID SURGEON WITH THE 3RD, 397TH REGIMENT OF THE 100TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE 7TH ARMY. FOLLOWING THE INVASION OF MARSAILLES, HE COMPLETED HIS WWII SERVICE IN GERMANY NEAR THE BRENNER PASS, AND OCCUPIED THE AREA AROUND STUTTGART.