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MICHAEL W KILROY

MICHAEL W KILROY - CAPT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • packanack lake
  • COUNTY:
  • Passaic
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • December 10, 1941
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • May 19, 1966
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • CAPT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Michael W. Kilroy was born on December 10, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kilroy. His home of record is Packanack Lake, NJ, a community within Wayne, NJ. He graduated from West Point in 1963.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Captain (CAPT).

Kilroy was killed in action on May 19, 1966. He is buried at West Point Cemetery. A swimming facility in Packanack Lake is named after Kilroy due to his accomplished swimming record.

Sources: Susie Muller (goddaughter), Joe Colucci, various websites and NJVVMF.

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