John D. Magrath
(1924-1945)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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John David Magrath (July 4, 1924 – April 14, 1945) was a soldier in the U.S. Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during World War II for actions occurring in Italy on April 14, 1945. He served in the 10th Mountain Division. The Shea-Magrath Sports Complex at Norwalk High School in Connecticut is named for him. In June 1995, Fort Drum, New York renamed its Soldiers Sports Complex the John D. Magrath Gymnasium. A plaque and portrait at Magrath Gym honor his memory. In August 2013 the dedication of a monument and plaque in his honor was placed at the location of the battle by residents of Castel d'Aiano.
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John David Magrath 4 July 1924 East Norwalk, Connecticut
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14 April 1945 (aged 20) Castel d'Aiano, Italy
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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