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Edward Henry O'Hare


World War II · US Navy · Lieutenant Commander

Rank: Lieutenant Commander
United States of America

President Kennedy lays a wreath at monument to Edward O'Hare

The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) 11 Dec 1943, Sat • Page 1

The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) 11 Dec 1943, Sat • Page 1

The Butch O'Hare Story The namesake of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport never lived in Chicago—he was born and raised in St. Louis. Butch's father helped snag Al Capone, and Butch helped win World War II