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EUGENE G O'CONNELL

EUGENE G O'CONNELL - SGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • edgewater
  • COUNTY:
  • Bergen
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • May 13, 1944
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • May 25, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Eugene G. O'Connell was born on May 13, 1944, to George and Edith O'Connell.  His home of record is Edgewater, NJ.  He graduated from Fort Lee High School and attended Montclair State College before going on to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  He graduated from the Academy in 1966.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT).

O'Connell was killed in action May 25, 1968.

Sources: Newspaper clippings and NJVVMF.

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