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Edward Cornelius Moynihan Jr., the son of Edward and Mary (English) Moynihan, was born on September 24, 1923, in Schenectady, New York. Edward attended Central Park Middle School, Nott Terrace High School, and Christian Brothers Academy, where he graduated. He spent a year at Union College and a year in the Army Reserve. Edward was a Phi Delta Theta fraternity member who ran cross country.
In 1942, Edward enlisted in the United States Army. He was a Private in the 11th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 1st Armored Division. In June 1943, Edward was sent overseas. He was involved in the Anzio Campaign for several weeks before dying in battle en route to Rome on May 31, 1944. Edward is buried in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, New York.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry