The story
You are reading the record of honored service member O Connor James J, coming from the state Illinois in the United States of America (according to my records his last home and/or enlistment state).
He served as First Lieutenant with military service number #O-452440 in this unit - 82 Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 2 Armored Division.
He gave his life for our freedom on Saturday 07 July 1944. He is buried or memorialized on the American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
The location of his grave: Plot C, Row 4, Grave 11
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He served as First Lieutenant with military service number #O-452440 in this unit - 82 Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 2 Armored Division.
He gave his life for our freedom on Saturday 07 July 1944. He is buried or memorialized on the American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
The location of his grave: Plot C, Row 4, Grave 11
Would you like to help me commemorating O Connor James J by adding your testimonial at the bottom of this record and/or sending a photo or more information so we can learn from his efforts and help other people in their search?
You can visit the grave from a satellite view by following this link:link (click here) and choose the plot as mentioned in this record. All graves are plotted on the map with the exact GPS-location
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