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WILLIAM   O'SHEA

WILLIAM O'SHEA

  • HOMETOWN:
  • newark
  • COUNTY:
  • Essex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • March 07, 1949
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • February 19, 1969
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


William O'Shea II was born on March 7, 1949.  His home of record is Newark, NJ.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL).  He was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines.

O'Shea was killed in action on February 19, 1969.

Sources: Roger Liggon (veteran) and NJVVMF. Photo from VVMF.

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