Riordan James F.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

James F. Riordan

Rank:

Sergeant

Serial Number:

31140920

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-29

State:

Connecticut

Cemetery:

Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bristol, Connecticut

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James F. Riordan was born on June 4, 1905. He was the son of Edward Riordan and Ellen Leahy Riordan. James served in the US Army as a Sergeant during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 29, 1944 at the age of 39 in Italy and is now buried in the Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.