James A O'Hare★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from New York
On July 27, 1918 Private O'Hare was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 148122 |
| Name | James A O'Hare |
| From | Cohoes, Albany County, New York |
| Birth Date | February 16, 1894 |
| Casualty Date | July 27, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 27th Division, 106th Infantry Regiment, Company D |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | West Flanders, Belgium |
| Burial | Plot B Row 3 Grave 23, Flanders Field American Cemetery, Waregem, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
James A O'Hare is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 3 Grave 23, Flanders Field American Cemetery, Waregem, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He was a graduate of Boy’s High School in Brooklyn, Kings county, New York. He enlisted in Brooklyn on November 29,1915 and arrived in France on 10 May 1918. He participated in engagements at Mt. Kemel, and Shutenburgh. He died after being hit by shrapnel.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - James A O'Hare was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. O'Hare had the rank of Private. Attached to 27th Division, 106th Infantry Regiment, Company D. He was born on February 16, 1894. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Albany county has been included within the archival record. We have Cohoes listed as his city. During his service in World War I, Army O'Hare experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 27, 1918. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. Incident location: West Flanders, Belgium. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
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New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,940 World War I
• 23,276 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,271 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,135 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
• 23,276 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,271 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,135 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
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