World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Jesse C. Cassidy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chapel Hill, Missouri
Honored By
Shirley J. Cassidy
Relationship
Daughter-in-law
KILLED AT REMILLY-SUR-LOZON, FRANCE ON THE NORMANDY BEACHHEAD ON JULY 17, 1944. HE SERVED AS A 1ST SERGEANT WITH THE 330TH INFANTRY AND 83RD DIVISION. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE CITATION READ 'FOR DISTINGUISHING HIMSELF BY HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST AN ENEMY OF THE UNITED STATES.' HE ALSO RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.