Naval Institute Author of the Year Jerome M. O'Connor to speak at Elmhurst American Legion
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"The Hidden Places of World War II: The Extraordinary Sites Where History Was Made During the War That Saved Civilization" by Jerome M. O'Connor Courtesy of Jerome M. O'Connor
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, renowned author and Elmhurst native Jerome M. O'Connor will be giving a presentation at the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 about the vast and never destroyed Nazi U-boat bunker bases in France during World War II.
For this research on this topic, O'Connor was named the 2001 U.S. Naval Institute "Author of the Year."
O'Connor, a Cold War-era Navy veteran, is the author of "The Hidden Places of World War II: The Extraordinary Sites Where History Was Made During the War That Saved Civilization."
The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Road.
Any veteran, son, grandson, or great-grandson of a veteran may attend free of charge.
This presentation is also open to any existing American Legion Auxiliary members.
Refreshments will be served. For questions, call Eric Pulia at (708) 224-5991.
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