Richard “Dick” O’Brien, S/Sgt., USA., WWII, Europe, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

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European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Ribbon

Name: Richard “Dick” O’Brien

Rank: Sergeant

Branch of Service; U. S. Army

Unit 35 th Infantry Division, 3rd Army

Specialty: Machine gunner, radio operator, NCO

Active Duty Dates: 2-43 to 10-45

Armed Conflicts WW II

Theater of Operations: Europe

Campaigns:

Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Germany

Decorations & Awards:

Bronze Star Purple Heart,, Combat Infantry Badge, French Normandy Medal

Speaking Subjects :

WW II, Patton, On speaking engagements, I wear my WW II Uniform

Historian and current President of the 35 th Infantry Division Association