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O'REILLY, John Sheridan - Date of
birth
20 January 1920 -
Age
25 -
Place of birth
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York City, New York -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O1313038 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
K Company,
3rd Battalion,
345th Infantry Regiment,
87th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 February 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Neuendorf, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 16 | 46 |
Immediate family
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Members
John J. O'Reilly (father)
Anna M. O'Reilly (mother)
Anna K. O'Reilly (sister)
Gertrude E. O'Reilly (sister)
Frances O'Reilly (sister)
More information
1st Lt John S. O'Reilly enlisted at Camp Upton Yaphank, New York on 28 January 1942.He was an office clerk before he enlisted.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.com – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – 1930 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave – Des Philippet