John D. Magrath, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1924
Place of Birth: East Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 14-Apr-1945
Profession: soldier
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John D. Magrath
- John David Magrath (July 4, 1924 - April 14, 1945) was a soldier in the U.S.
- Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during World War II for actions occurring in Italy on April 14, 1945.
- He served in the 10th Mountain Division.
- The Shea-Magrath Sports Complex at Norwalk High School in Connecticut is named for him. In June 1995, Fort Drum, New York renamed its Soldiers Sports Complex the John D.
- Magrath Gymnasium.
- A plaque and portrait at Magrath Gym honor his memory.Magrath was born in the East Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut on July 4, 1924.
- He enlisted in the Army from East Norwalk in March 1943.
- He was killed in action in Italy at age 20.PFC John D.
- Magrath is the first Medal of Honor recipient of the 10th Mountain Division.
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