Sgt William Joseph “Will” O'Brien Veteran

Birth: 6 Oct 1911
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death: 13 Jan 1945 (aged 33)
Hatten, Departement du Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Burial: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial

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Memorial ID: 56374564 View Source

Silver Star

(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): William J. O'Brien, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 14th Armored Division during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 14th Armored Division,
General Orders No. 19 (1945)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Division: 14th Armored Division

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Francis Patrick "Frank" O'Brien

Catherine Louise Comerford O'Brien

Pierce James O'Brien

Edward Francis O'Brien

Emmett Thomas O'Brien

Anna Marie O'Brien

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