Philip Keown Jr ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On March 2, 1945 Corporal Keown was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ 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 | 330808 |
Service ID | 32091571 |
Name | Philip Keown Jr |
From | New York, New York County, New York |
Birth Date | May 18, 1907 |
Casualty Date | March 2, 1945 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit/Group | 771st Tank Battalion, A Company |
Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
Location | Germany |
Burial | American War Cemetery Margraten, Plot D, Row 9, Grave 23 |
Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Philip Keown Jr is buried or memorialized at American War Cemetery Margraten, Plot D, Row 9, Grave 23. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He emigrated to the USA from Belfast, Ireland on June 9, 1930 and applied for naturalization on July 28, 1937 and enlisted in the US Army in New York City, New York on May 14, 1941. He was an elevator operator before entering the service. He was killed when his tank was hit by anti-tank fire.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Philip Keown Jr was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Keown had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 32091571. Attached to 771st Tank Battalion, A Company.
He was born on May 18, 1907. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and New York county has been included within the archival record. We have New York listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Army Corporal Keown experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 2, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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