Reedsville Man Killed in Action
Corporal Norbert J. O'Connell, 28, member of a tank division was killed in action in France, June 30, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, have been informed by the War Department. Corporal O'Connell entered the army February 17, 1942 and went overseas this spring shortly after being home on furlough on St. Patrick's Day. He went to England and from there went to France when the invasion started. The Reedsville soldier was born in the Town of Maple Grove, February 28, 1915.
Prior to entering the service he engaged in farming. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, four brothers, Sergeant Gerald O'Connell in France, Sherman of Manitowoc and Clifford and Harold of Reedsville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bridget Cavanaugh of Maple Grove; paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.H. O'Connell of Grimms. The death of Corporal O'Connell brings to 50 the number of Manitowoc County men who have died while in
service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 20, 1944 - page 2
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Corporal Norbert J. O'Connell, 28, member of a tank division was killed in action in France, June 30, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, have been informed by the War Department. Corporal O'Connell entered the army February 17, 1942 and went overseas this spring shortly after being home on furlough on St. Patrick's Day. He went to England and from there went to France when the invasion started. The Reedsville soldier was born in the Town of Maple Grove, February 28, 1915.
Prior to entering the service he engaged in farming. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, four brothers, Sergeant Gerald O'Connell in France, Sherman of Manitowoc and Clifford and Harold of Reedsville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bridget Cavanaugh of Maple Grove; paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.H. O'Connell of Grimms. The death of Corporal O'Connell brings to 50 the number of Manitowoc County men who have died while in
service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 20, 1944 - page 2
2manitowoc.com
Reedsville Man Killed in Action
Corporal Norbert J. O'Connell, 28, member of a tank division was killed in action in France, June 30, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, have been informed by the War Department. Corporal O'Connell entered the army February 17, 1942 and went overseas this spring shortly after being home on furlough on St. Patrick's Day. He went to England and from there went to France when the invasion started. The Reedsville soldier was born in the Town of Maple Grove, February 28, 1915.
Prior to entering the service he engaged in farming. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, four brothers, Sergeant Gerald O'Connell in France, Sherman of Manitowoc and Clifford and Harold of Reedsville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bridget Cavanaugh of Maple Grove; paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.H. O'Connell of Grimms. The death of Corporal O'Connell brings to 50 the number of Manitowoc County men who have died while in
service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 20, 1944 - page 2
2manitowoc.com
Corporal Norbert J. O'Connell, 28, member of a tank division was killed in action in France, June 30, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, have been informed by the War Department. Corporal O'Connell entered the army February 17, 1942 and went overseas this spring shortly after being home on furlough on St. Patrick's Day. He went to England and from there went to France when the invasion started. The Reedsville soldier was born in the Town of Maple Grove, February 28, 1915.
Prior to entering the service he engaged in farming. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O'Connell of Reedsville, four brothers, Sergeant Gerald O'Connell in France, Sherman of Manitowoc and Clifford and Harold of Reedsville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bridget Cavanaugh of Maple Grove; paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.H. O'Connell of Grimms. The death of Corporal O'Connell brings to 50 the number of Manitowoc County men who have died while in
service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 20, 1944 - page 2
2manitowoc.com
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