Thomas E. O'Shea
Thomas E. O'Shea was a United States Army corporal during World War I. He was killed by Germans while trying to rescue others near Le Catelet, France on September 29, 1918. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. O'Shea was a resident of Summit, New Jersey.
O'Shea is buried in the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in Picardy, northern France.Medal of Honor Citation
- Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Machine Gun Company, 107th Infantry, 27th Division.
- Place and date: Near Le Catelet, France, 29 September 1918.
- Entered service at: Summit, New Jersey.
- Birth: New York City, New York.
- General Orders No.20. War Department, January 30, 1919.
Citation:Military Awards
O'Shea's military decorations and awards include:
