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Lt. James P. Kiley

161st Field Artillery Battalion - Battery C

James P. Kiley - college ROTC photo

James P. Kiley was assigned to Battery C of the 161st Field Artillery Battalion on January 16, 1945 as a Second Lieutenant. His specialty was as a Forward Observer. He remained there until being reassigned to the 50th FA Bt. on July 21 as a 1st Lieutenant. After the war he remained in the Army Reserves until 1959, when he retired as a Captain. He lived in Baring, Missouri until his death on December 6, 1969.

James P. Kiley with his brother Joe (on right) in college during the ROTC days. Joe also served in the army, in the Pacific Theater

Thanks to Jim Kiley for this information and the pictures of his father.