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William
Wheeler
O’Connor
1902-09-07

–

1987-12-30

Born:

, 

New York

William O’Connor graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    76th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Wheeler O’Connor, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 76th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.