Enlisted in Brooklyn, NY 29 November 1915. Company D N.Y. 23rd Infantry, National Guard. Served on Mexican border. Mustered Out January 17, 1917 PFC.
Redesignated 106th Infantry Company D, arrived in France, 10 May 1918.
Participated in engagements at Mt. Kemel, and Shutenburgh. He died after being hit by shrapnel according to a letter sent home from his brother, Joseph, who served in same unit H Company.
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Private James A. O’Hare was born on February 16, 1894 in Cohoes, New York. A graduate of Boy’s High School in Brooklyn, New York and was later employed by the Northern Insurance Company and then by the Phenix Insurance Company. In November 1915 James enlisted with Company D, 23rd New York Infantry Regiment and served with his regiment along the Mexican border. Shortly after returning from the border James was again called to service when the United States declared war on Imperial Germany on April 6th 1917.
After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC with his regiment (now designated 106th Infantry Regiment), James shipped out for France aboard the U.S.S. President Lincoln on May 10th, 1918. Upon arriving in France, the 27th Division was assigned to the support of the British Army and trained in the forward area and were available for the defense of rear positions. On June 30th the 27th Division was ordered to move to the Ypres salient in Belgium. On July 9th the division organized to defend a portion of the East Poperinghe Line in the Dickebusch Lake area.
During the early hours of July 25th the 1st Battalion 106th Infantry occupied front line trench positions in support of the 41st Division, B.E.F. near Scherpenberg. During its first day in the forward trenches the first battalion suffered three casualties from enemy fire. The next day Company D came under intermittent but intense enemy shelling. Stand-to on the morning of the twenty-seventh passed by without incident and the troops spent the morning performing normal trench duties, conducting housekeeping, and maintaining a watchful eye on the enemy. The mid-afternoon quiet was shattered by the unexpected burst of heavy caliber shells on the Company D position.
Second Lieutenant Charles Watkins, in charge of the left sector of the company position, moved about the line directing his troops to seek immediate shelter. Private James O’Hare was severely wounded - hit by a piece of shrapnel - unable to move and exposed to a hale of exploding shells. Watkins rushed to O’Hare’s aid, picked him up on his shoulders and ran to the nearest dugout. After the bombardment Watkins, along with two other soldiers, evacuated Private O’Hare to the rear. However, James succumbed to his wounds before they reached the aid station.
Joseph O’Hare, James’ brother, who was serving with Company H, 106th Infantry wrote his parents: “I go up to the cemetery every day to say prayers for poor James’. I have had a white cross made for the grave. I go up to see the British chaplain once a day if I get enough time off. There was a Mass for James yesterday (July 31) morning up at the little chapel. The chaplain is a wonderful little priest. I wish you could meet him. Our regiment has a Catholic chaplain who has just been appointed….” James’ parents had not been officially notified by the Army of his death. Joseph’s letter was the first news Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare received of their son’s death.
Private James A. O’Hare was killed in combat on July 27th, 1918. James is buried in Flanders Field American Cemetery, plot B, row 3, grave 23.
the above was emailed to me by FIND A GRAVE:Andy (#48021049)
written by LTC (Ret.) Brian J Murphy, Find a Grave Member
Bob Murphy (#48755692)
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Redesignated 106th Infantry Company D, arrived in France, 10 May 1918.
Participated in engagements at Mt. Kemel, and Shutenburgh. He died after being hit by shrapnel according to a letter sent home from his brother, Joseph, who served in same unit H Company.
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Private James A. O’Hare was born on February 16, 1894 in Cohoes, New York. A graduate of Boy’s High School in Brooklyn, New York and was later employed by the Northern Insurance Company and then by the Phenix Insurance Company. In November 1915 James enlisted with Company D, 23rd New York Infantry Regiment and served with his regiment along the Mexican border. Shortly after returning from the border James was again called to service when the United States declared war on Imperial Germany on April 6th 1917.
After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC with his regiment (now designated 106th Infantry Regiment), James shipped out for France aboard the U.S.S. President Lincoln on May 10th, 1918. Upon arriving in France, the 27th Division was assigned to the support of the British Army and trained in the forward area and were available for the defense of rear positions. On June 30th the 27th Division was ordered to move to the Ypres salient in Belgium. On July 9th the division organized to defend a portion of the East Poperinghe Line in the Dickebusch Lake area.
During the early hours of July 25th the 1st Battalion 106th Infantry occupied front line trench positions in support of the 41st Division, B.E.F. near Scherpenberg. During its first day in the forward trenches the first battalion suffered three casualties from enemy fire. The next day Company D came under intermittent but intense enemy shelling. Stand-to on the morning of the twenty-seventh passed by without incident and the troops spent the morning performing normal trench duties, conducting housekeeping, and maintaining a watchful eye on the enemy. The mid-afternoon quiet was shattered by the unexpected burst of heavy caliber shells on the Company D position.
Second Lieutenant Charles Watkins, in charge of the left sector of the company position, moved about the line directing his troops to seek immediate shelter. Private James O’Hare was severely wounded - hit by a piece of shrapnel - unable to move and exposed to a hale of exploding shells. Watkins rushed to O’Hare’s aid, picked him up on his shoulders and ran to the nearest dugout. After the bombardment Watkins, along with two other soldiers, evacuated Private O’Hare to the rear. However, James succumbed to his wounds before they reached the aid station.
Joseph O’Hare, James’ brother, who was serving with Company H, 106th Infantry wrote his parents: “I go up to the cemetery every day to say prayers for poor James’. I have had a white cross made for the grave. I go up to see the British chaplain once a day if I get enough time off. There was a Mass for James yesterday (July 31) morning up at the little chapel. The chaplain is a wonderful little priest. I wish you could meet him. Our regiment has a Catholic chaplain who has just been appointed….” James’ parents had not been officially notified by the Army of his death. Joseph’s letter was the first news Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare received of their son’s death.
Private James A. O’Hare was killed in combat on July 27th, 1918. James is buried in Flanders Field American Cemetery, plot B, row 3, grave 23.
the above was emailed to me by FIND A GRAVE:Andy (#48021049)
written by LTC (Ret.) Brian J Murphy, Find a Grave Member
Bob Murphy (#48755692)
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Enlisted in Brooklyn, NY 29 November 1915. Company D N.Y. 23rd Infantry, National Guard. Served on Mexican border. Mustered Out January 17, 1917 PFC.
Redesignated 106th Infantry Company D, arrived in France, 10 May 1918.
Participated in engagements at Mt. Kemel, and Shutenburgh. He died after being hit by shrapnel according to a letter sent home from his brother, Joseph, who served in same unit H Company.
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Private James A. O’Hare was born on February 16, 1894 in Cohoes, New York. A graduate of Boy’s High School in Brooklyn, New York and was later employed by the Northern Insurance Company and then by the Phenix Insurance Company. In November 1915 James enlisted with Company D, 23rd New York Infantry Regiment and served with his regiment along the Mexican border. Shortly after returning from the border James was again called to service when the United States declared war on Imperial Germany on April 6th 1917.
After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC with his regiment (now designated 106th Infantry Regiment), James shipped out for France aboard the U.S.S. President Lincoln on May 10th, 1918. Upon arriving in France, the 27th Division was assigned to the support of the British Army and trained in the forward area and were available for the defense of rear positions. On June 30th the 27th Division was ordered to move to the Ypres salient in Belgium. On July 9th the division organized to defend a portion of the East Poperinghe Line in the Dickebusch Lake area.
During the early hours of July 25th the 1st Battalion 106th Infantry occupied front line trench positions in support of the 41st Division, B.E.F. near Scherpenberg. During its first day in the forward trenches the first battalion suffered three casualties from enemy fire. The next day Company D came under intermittent but intense enemy shelling. Stand-to on the morning of the twenty-seventh passed by without incident and the troops spent the morning performing normal trench duties, conducting housekeeping, and maintaining a watchful eye on the enemy. The mid-afternoon quiet was shattered by the unexpected burst of heavy caliber shells on the Company D position.
Second Lieutenant Charles Watkins, in charge of the left sector of the company position, moved about the line directing his troops to seek immediate shelter. Private James O’Hare was severely wounded - hit by a piece of shrapnel - unable to move and exposed to a hale of exploding shells. Watkins rushed to O’Hare’s aid, picked him up on his shoulders and ran to the nearest dugout. After the bombardment Watkins, along with two other soldiers, evacuated Private O’Hare to the rear. However, James succumbed to his wounds before they reached the aid station.
Joseph O’Hare, James’ brother, who was serving with Company H, 106th Infantry wrote his parents: “I go up to the cemetery every day to say prayers for poor James’. I have had a white cross made for the grave. I go up to see the British chaplain once a day if I get enough time off. There was a Mass for James yesterday (July 31) morning up at the little chapel. The chaplain is a wonderful little priest. I wish you could meet him. Our regiment has a Catholic chaplain who has just been appointed….” James’ parents had not been officially notified by the Army of his death. Joseph’s letter was the first news Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare received of their son’s death.
Private James A. O’Hare was killed in combat on July 27th, 1918. James is buried in Flanders Field American Cemetery, plot B, row 3, grave 23.
the above was emailed to me by FIND A GRAVE:Andy (#48021049)
written by LTC (Ret.) Brian J Murphy, Find a Grave Member
Bob Murphy (#48755692)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Redesignated 106th Infantry Company D, arrived in France, 10 May 1918.
Participated in engagements at Mt. Kemel, and Shutenburgh. He died after being hit by shrapnel according to a letter sent home from his brother, Joseph, who served in same unit H Company.
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Private James A. O’Hare was born on February 16, 1894 in Cohoes, New York. A graduate of Boy’s High School in Brooklyn, New York and was later employed by the Northern Insurance Company and then by the Phenix Insurance Company. In November 1915 James enlisted with Company D, 23rd New York Infantry Regiment and served with his regiment along the Mexican border. Shortly after returning from the border James was again called to service when the United States declared war on Imperial Germany on April 6th 1917.
After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC with his regiment (now designated 106th Infantry Regiment), James shipped out for France aboard the U.S.S. President Lincoln on May 10th, 1918. Upon arriving in France, the 27th Division was assigned to the support of the British Army and trained in the forward area and were available for the defense of rear positions. On June 30th the 27th Division was ordered to move to the Ypres salient in Belgium. On July 9th the division organized to defend a portion of the East Poperinghe Line in the Dickebusch Lake area.
During the early hours of July 25th the 1st Battalion 106th Infantry occupied front line trench positions in support of the 41st Division, B.E.F. near Scherpenberg. During its first day in the forward trenches the first battalion suffered three casualties from enemy fire. The next day Company D came under intermittent but intense enemy shelling. Stand-to on the morning of the twenty-seventh passed by without incident and the troops spent the morning performing normal trench duties, conducting housekeeping, and maintaining a watchful eye on the enemy. The mid-afternoon quiet was shattered by the unexpected burst of heavy caliber shells on the Company D position.
Second Lieutenant Charles Watkins, in charge of the left sector of the company position, moved about the line directing his troops to seek immediate shelter. Private James O’Hare was severely wounded - hit by a piece of shrapnel - unable to move and exposed to a hale of exploding shells. Watkins rushed to O’Hare’s aid, picked him up on his shoulders and ran to the nearest dugout. After the bombardment Watkins, along with two other soldiers, evacuated Private O’Hare to the rear. However, James succumbed to his wounds before they reached the aid station.
Joseph O’Hare, James’ brother, who was serving with Company H, 106th Infantry wrote his parents: “I go up to the cemetery every day to say prayers for poor James’. I have had a white cross made for the grave. I go up to see the British chaplain once a day if I get enough time off. There was a Mass for James yesterday (July 31) morning up at the little chapel. The chaplain is a wonderful little priest. I wish you could meet him. Our regiment has a Catholic chaplain who has just been appointed….” James’ parents had not been officially notified by the Army of his death. Joseph’s letter was the first news Mr. and Mrs. O’Hare received of their son’s death.
Private James A. O’Hare was killed in combat on July 27th, 1918. James is buried in Flanders Field American Cemetery, plot B, row 3, grave 23.
the above was emailed to me by FIND A GRAVE:Andy (#48021049)
written by LTC (Ret.) Brian J Murphy, Find a Grave Member
Bob Murphy (#48755692)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Private, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, U.S. Army. Entered the service from New York.
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