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MEEHAN, Thomas A - Date of
birth
24 July 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Massachusetts -
Hometown
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31062271 -
Rank
Technician Fourth Grade -
Function
Medical Aidman -
Unit
Medical Detachment,
119th Infantry Regiment,
30th Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 March 1945 - Place of
death
Kaster, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| L | 4 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Bernard Meehan (father)
Catherine (Hurley) Meehan (mother)
Charles A. Meehan (brother)
Catharine Meehan (sister)
Grace Meehan (sister)
Margaruete Meehan (sister)
More information
Thomas Meehan landed in France on 11 June 1944.He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action in July 1944 in France. During a fire fight several of his comrades were wounded. Unmindful of the personal risk, he rushed to the aid of the wounded. While administering aid a shell burst and severely wounded him but despite the agony of his personal injuries he continued to administer first aid to those around him until he became unconscious and was evacuated.
Source of information: www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.oldhickory30th.com
Photo source: Yuri Beckers