PFC Michael Herlihy (1929-1951) - Find a Grave Memorial

PFC Michael Herlihy Veteran

Birth

1 Oct 1929

Sheen Bridge, County Kerry, Ireland

Death

12 Sep 1951 (aged 21)

North Korea

Burial

Ballydesmond Cemetery

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Born in Mount Falvey, Scartaglen, County Kerry. Immigrated to America where he joined the U.S. Army 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.

Killed in action in North Korea near Hill 868 during the Battle of "Bloody Ridge" He received the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

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MICHAEL
HERLIHY

California

PFC 38 Infantry
2 Infantry Div
Korea

September 29 1929
September 12 1951
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