About Jeremiah O'Leary
Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 74). Jeremiah O'Leary was an American journalist.
Jeremiah Aloysius Patrick O'Leary, Jr. (1919 – December 19, 1993) was an American newspaper reporter and columnist.
Biography He was born into a family of journalists. His father was a reporter, an uncle was an editor of the Washington Times-Herald, while a cousin, William McAndrew, became president of NBC News.
During World War II, he served as a U.S. Marine in the Pacific theater and fought in the invasions of New Britain, Guam and Peleliu. He also served in Korea during the Korean War as an information officer. and ended his career writing a weekly column of nostalgic reminiscences.
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Who was Jeremiah O'Leary?
American journalist
When was Jeremiah O'Leary born?
Jeremiah O'Leary was born on 29 November 1919.
When did Jeremiah O'Leary die?
Jeremiah O'Leary died on 19 December 1993.
What was Jeremiah O'Leary's occupation?
Jeremiah O'Leary was a journalist.
What nationality was Jeremiah O'Leary?
Jeremiah O'Leary was American.
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