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5954421 Sergeant Daniel Joseph Behan

Picture of Soldier of 11th Parachute Battalion

Born: 29 Jun 1916
Died: 13 Nov 1944
Age at death: 28 years, 4 months, and 15 days
Company: C
Platoon: 8
Section: -
Parachute Course: K?


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