Joseph James O'Brien

Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: Army Air Corp
Drafted
Service dates: 4/16/1943 to 1/15/1946
Highest Rank: Sergeant
Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. 7th Photo Tech. Sr. Eastern Air Command
War, operation, or conflict served in: China - Burma - India Theater
Battles/Campaigns: India - Burma - Central Burma China Defense
Medals or special awards: Good Conduct Medal - Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three stars - WWII Victory Medal, China War Mem. Medal
Special duties / highlights / achievements: Photographer
Was the veteran a prisoner of war? No
Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? No
Addional Bio Info: Member American Legion Post 137, China-Burma-India Veterans, Gator Bowl BASHA, 40/8 Veterans Organization, Burma Star – British Veterans Group
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