World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John McManus
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Worcester, Massachusetts
Honored By
Francis J. McAuliffe
Relationship
Good Friend
WON SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION AND WOUNDED APRIL 10,1945, SERVING WITH COMPANY E, 334TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 84TH DIVISION, NINTH ARMY IN GERMANY. DIED FROM THOSE WOUNDS JULY 2, 1945 IN THE 53RD GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND. BODY RETURNED TO HOMETOWN CEMETERY (ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY). ALSO RECEIVED PURPLE HEART AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. POSTHUMOUSLY MADE ELIGIBLE FOR BRONZE STAR.