John D. Magrath
Military Person
1924 – 1945
Who was John D. Magrath?
John David Magrath 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.
Magrath was born in the East Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut on July 4, 1924. He enlisted in the Army from East Norwalk in March 1943. He was killed in action in Italy at age 20.
PFC John D. Magrath is the first Medal of Honor recipient of the 10th Mountain Division.
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- Born
- Jul 4, 1924
East Norwalk - Also known as
- John Magrath
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Norwalk
- Died
- Apr 14, 1945
- Resting place
- Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk
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on July 23, 2013
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