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James Edwin O'Brien

Corporal Marine Corps World War II

Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Corporal
Corporal
Branch of Service
Marine Corps
Rank
Corporal
Unit
07/18/1942
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
12/07/1945
Date of Birth
03/20/1923
Date of Death
04/25/1984
Hometown
Union, OH
Awards & Decorations
Purple Heart, Rifle Sharpshooter, Pistol Marksman
Burial Location
Hyland Memory Garden
Monument Paver
Yes — Section B
Overseas Service
particiipated in the assault and capture of Saipan Island, Marianas Islands
Township (entering service)
Union
Township (current / at death)
Rushcreek Logan Co.
Church
First English Lutheran Church, Marysville, OH
School
Hilliards High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Purple Heart
Purple Heart

Biography

Overseas service: particiipated in the assault and capture of Saipan Island, Marianas Islands. Church: First English Lutheran Church, Marysville, OH. School: Hilliards High School.

Source: Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 594; $50 Paver 10/7/13 by Diana Davis