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In the center of the cemetery. Isolated Burial
A standard upright US Military white inscribed gravestone, mounted on a gray square stone with the name Herlihy inscribed on the front.
Private First Class Michael Herlihy was born in Mount Falvey, Scartaglen, County Kerry in 1929. He immigrated to America where he joined the U.S. Army 38th Infantry Regiment “Rock of the Marne”, 2nd Infantry Division.
He was killed in action in North Korea near Hill 868 during the Battle of "Bloody Ridge” on September 12, 1951.
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Units:
2nd Infantry Division
38th Infantry Regiment
38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Wars:
Korean War
Battles:
Battle of Bloody Ridge (Korea)
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