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Timeline
Birth- Jan 1, 1889
Birth- Aug 1, 1889
Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
Death
Nov 21, 1943
Death
Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Birth- Aug 1, 1889
Birth
Kings County, New York, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 54 years
Branch
Army National Guard
Army Branch
Infantry
Awards
Combat Infantryman Badge, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Conflict Period
World War II
Service Number
O-185592
Rank
Colonel
Served For
United States of America
Division
27th Infantry Division
Casualty- Nov 20, 1943-Age: 54 years
Killed In Action
Makin Atoll
Place of Residence
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Lawyer; Army Officer
Race or Ethnicity
Caucasian
Military Awards: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal
1 bronze Arrowhead & 1 Battle Star
Military Awards: Purple Heart
Nov 20, 1943
Military Awards: WWII Victory Medal
Military Awards: Combat Infantryman Badge
Nov 20, 1943
Military Awards: WWI Victory Medal
Military Awards: American Defense Service Medal
Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Nov 20, 1943
Military Awards: Distinguished Service Cross
Nov 20, 1943
Military Awards: Mexican Border Service Medal
Texas
Battle Honors (WWII): Central Pacific 1941-43 (w/ Arrowhead)
Gender
Male
Education: To
Jan 1, 1906
Education: Place
New York, NY
Education: Institution
Xavier High School
Death- Nov 20, 1943-Age: 54 years
Killed In Action
Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands
Death- Nov 21, 1943
Death
Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Other Facts
Full Name
James Gardiner Conroy
