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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Edward Conroy

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Honored By

Mr. Christopher Conroy

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LEFT BOSTON COLLEGE TO ENLIST, LATER COMMISSIONED. COMBAT IN NEW BRITAIN AND PELELIU AS A PLATOON LEADER. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE NAVY CROSS, CITED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM'. KILLED IN ACTION ON PELELIU OCTOBER 8, 1944 WHILE ASSAULTING ENEMY POSITION ON A HIGH RIDGE.