Denis B. McDonough

Sergeant Denis B McDonough grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Kidder

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    701st Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    445th Bomber Group
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Denis was "Killed In Action" when his B-24J was hit by flak and crashed near Wizernes, France during the war. He was awarded the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart.

Biography:

born Tappen, ND 22 Sep 20; resident Kidder County, ND; entered AUS Los Angeles, Calif 22 Dec 43; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; KIA 21 Apr 44 St Omer, France; buried in Grave 7820, Block 3, Section C, Ft Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN