A Place of Honor and Remembrance In the Home of the Brave
Belleville, New Jersey
Brendan Hyland |
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Private
Hyland was a member of the 11th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry
Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy along the Kum
River, South Korea on July 20, 1950. Private Hyland was awarded the Purple
Heart posthumously.
(Jan. 4, 1951) -- Pvt. Brendan Hyland of Chestnut Street was killed in action in Korea last July. Belleville's second casualty of the Korean war was announced last week, when the Army reported that Pvt. Brendan Hyland of Chestnut Street was killed in action. The 19-year-old soldier had previously been listed as missing in action since July 20. A veteran of two years' service, Pvt. Hyland was attached to the 11th Field Artillery. He was born in Newark and educated in St. Patrick's and St. Michael's schools. His family has resided here since May of last year. A brother, Donald, served in Germany with the Army.
Sources: American Battle Monuments Commission MISSING YOUTH IS SECOND KOREAN WAR CASUALTY Pvt. Brendan Hyland of Chestnut Street Killed in July Battle - Jan. 4, 1951, Belleville Times
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