Harry O'Neill (catcher)
Harry Mink O'Neill (May 8, 1917 – March 6, 1945) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in one game for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1939, as a catcher. O'Neill and Elmer Gedeon were the only two Major League Baseball players killed during World War II.
Harry O'Neill | |
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| Born | May 18, 1917 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 6, 1945 (aged 27) Iwo Jima, Bonin Islands, Japanese Empire |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College |
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