U.S. Army · United States 
Thomas E. O'Shea
Thomas E. O'Shea served the U.S. Army. Thomas was 23 years old.
Becoming separated from their platoon by a smoke barrage, Corporal. O'Shea, with 2 other soldiers, took cover in a shell hole well within the enemy's lines. Upon hearing a call for help from an American tank, which had become disabled 30 yards from them, the 3 soldiers left their shelter and started toward the tank under heavy fire from German machineguns and trench mortars. In crossing the fire-swept area Corporal. O'Shea was mortally wounded and died of his wounds shortly afterwards.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army posthumous
20, W.D., 1919.
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