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John J Kelleher

SGT in 406th Engineer Combat Co

Military occupational specialty: 59 (foreman, construction)

ASN#32862358

Born 1919 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: New York County, NY
Other residence(s): New York, NY in 1942
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: firemen, fire department
Notes: Also on 603rd Co A roster; NYC patrolman
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; WWII Army enlistment record; Bernie Mason Company A, B Roster; militaryyearbookproject.org/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army...

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