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  • Government Organization
    The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) commemorates the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces. ABMC manages 24 overseas military cemeteries, and 25 memorials, monuments, and markers.
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    • Stephanie Maider Egan
      North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial Carthage, Tunisia This U.S. national cemetery near Normandy is the final resting place of 18 Coast Guardsmen: Cataloni, Angelo, S1c (Wall of Missing) Clemens, Richard G., S1c (Wall of Missing) Grout, Jonathan D., LT Hildreth, Charles E., CCS Hoodcock, Joseph L., F1c Koch, Delmar H., S1c (Wall of Missing) La Rue, Donald, S1c Lavonier, Robert J., F1c (Wall of Missing) McSorley, Wilbur J., F1c (Wall of Missing) Minor, Walter B., QM3c (Wall of Missing) Nichols, Boyce R., S1c Oglesby, Buel B., TM3c (Wall of Missing) Petrella, Julius T., RM3c (Wall of Missing) Petrolini, Angelo J., S2c (Wall of Missing) Ramond, Alphonse F., S1c (Wall of Missing) Risner, Paul R., S2c (Wall of Missing) Sanders, Carver G., BM2c (Wall of Missing) Stewartz, Stanley S., S2c (Wall of Missing)
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    • Bedford England Best kept Secret
      We support You From Bedford England, We have been to Mandingley Cambridgeshire American Cemetery and Memorial , Thank you , We wont forget them!!
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    • Jelle Croese
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    • MaryLou Leyba Frank
       It was an honor to visit my Uncle at the Florence American Memorial Cemetery in Florence, Italy.
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    • MaryLou Leyba Frank
      Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit my Uncle's grave site at the Florence American Memorial Cemetery in Florence, Italy. It was truly an honor to visit this beautiful place and where my Uncle Willie is buried. It was such an overwhelming and emotional experience to be there. I shared my pictures with my mother, his only living sibling, and she was finally at peace knowing that her brother, who died for his country at the age of 20, is resting in such a beautiful place.
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  4. American Battle Monuments Commission
    15 hours ago
    Alison Arngrim, better known as her character Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie, paid a visit to Epinal American Cemetery in France to honor the fallen.
    Photo: Alison Arngrim, better known as her character Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie, paid a visit to Epinal American Cemetery in France to honor the fallen.
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    Today, we remember Jerome J. Knight.
    Private, The U.S. Army
    Service # 33733881
    339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Maryland
    Died: October 17, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot B, Row 5, Grave 9
    Florence American Cemetery
    Florence, Italy
    Awards: Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Jerome J. Knight. Private, The U.S. Army Service # 33733881 339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Maryland Died: October 17, 1944 Buried: Plot B, Row 5, Grave 9 Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy Awards: Purple Heart
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  8. American Battle Monuments Commission
    Tuesday
    Born just weeks before her father was killed in World War II, Jackie Newberry honored him this week by placing a wreath at his gravesite at Epinal American Cemetery. Her father, Howard E. Simmons, Jr., died November 23, 1944. The message on the wreath read,‘’ To my father, in remembrance and love.’’
    Photo: Born just weeks before her father was killed in World War II, Jackie Newberry honored him this week by placing a wreath at his gravesite at Epinal American Cemetery. Her father, Howard E. Simmons, Jr., died November 23, 1944. The message on the wreath read,‘’ To my father, in remembrance and love.’’
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    Tuesday
    Today, we remember John J. Caulfield.
    Private 1st Class, The U.S. Army
    106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division
    Entered the Service from: New York
    Died: October 16, 1918
    Buried: Plot C, Row 3, Grave 8
    Somme American Cemetery
    Bony, France
    Photo: Today, we remember John J. Caulfield. Private 1st Class, The U.S. Army 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division Entered the Service from: New York Died: October 16, 1918 Buried: Plot C, Row 3, Grave 8 Somme American Cemetery Bony, France
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    Monday
    Epinal American Cemetery
    The Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France, 48.6 acres in extent, is situated on a plateau 100 feet above the Moselle River in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. It contains the graves of 5,255 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the campaigns across northeastern France to the Rhine River and beyond into Germany.
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    Monday
    A rainbow fills the sky this moring at Pointe du Hoc, the famous site where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot cliffs on D-Day.
    Photo: A rainbow fills the sky this moring at Pointe du Hoc, the famous site where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot cliffs on D-Day.
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    Monday
    Today, we remember Samuel Terzian.
    Private, U.S. Army
    Service # 35235248
    60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Ohio
    Died: October 15, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot E, Row 5, Grave 64
    Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
    Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
    Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    Photo: Today, we remember Samuel Terzian. Private, U.S. Army Service # 35235248 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Ohio Died: October 15, 1944 Buried: Plot E, Row 5, Grave 64 Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    October 14
    Pointe du Hoc, the famous site were U.S. Army Rangers scaled the 100-ft cliffs on D-Day, will be getting an updated Visitor Center in 2013. Learn more about plans for this renovated spaced.
    American Battle Monuments Commission
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  14. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 14
    Today, we remember Robert L. Pilgrim.
    Corporal, The U.S. Army
    Service # 34442475
    338th Engineer General Service Regiment
    Entered the Service from: Georgia
    Died: October 14, 1943
    ...
    Buried: Plot F, Row 8, Grave 12
    North Africa American Cemetery
    Carthage, Tunisia
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    Photo: Today, we remember Robert L. Pilgrim. Corporal, The U.S. Army Service # 34442475 338th Engineer General Service Regiment Entered the Service from: Georgia Died: October 14, 1943 Buried: Plot F, Row 8, Grave 12 North Africa American Cemetery Carthage, Tunisia
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  15. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 13
    Today, we remember John M. Hill.
    Private, U.S. Army
    Service # 13081489
    68th Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion
    Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania
    Died: October 13, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot B, Row 7, Grave 9
    Rhone American Cemetery
    Draguignan, France
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    Photo: Today, we remember John M. Hill. Private, U.S. Army Service # 13081489 68th Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania Died: October 13, 1944 Buried: Plot B, Row 7, Grave 9 Rhone American Cemetery Draguignan, France
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    October 12
    Today, we remember Orlando J. Leone.
    Corporal, The U.S. Army
    Service # 32869837
    351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: New York
    Died: October 12, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot H, Row 12, Grave 26
    Florence American Cemetery
    Florence, Italy
    Awards: Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Orlando J. Leone. Corporal, The U.S. Army Service # 32869837 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: New York Died: October 12, 1944 Buried: Plot H, Row 12, Grave 26 Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy Awards: Purple Heart
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  18. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 11
    Corozal American Cemetery
    ABMC assumed responsibility for the care and maintenance of the Corozal American Cemetery in Panama in 1982. At this 16 acre cemetery are interred 5,424 American veterans and others. A paved walk leads from the visitor center to a small mem...
    orial that sits atop a knoll overlooking the graves area. The memorial consists of a paved plaza with a 12-foot rectangular granite obelisk flanked by two flagpoles on which fly the U.S. and Panamanian flags.
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    October 11
    Today, we remember Luciano P. Roselli.
    Private, The U.S. Army
    Service # 42035354
    351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: New York
    Died: October 11, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot A, Row 4, Grave 24
    Florence American Cemetery
    Florence, Italy
    Awards: Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Luciano P. Roselli. Private, The U.S. Army Service # 42035354 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: New York Died: October 11, 1944 Buried: Plot A, Row 4, Grave 24 Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy Awards: Purple Heart
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  20. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 10
    Two generations of the Tichenor family visited Florence American Cemetery to honor their family member, Pvt. Sinclair J. Tichenor, who gave his life during World War II.
    Photo: Two generations of the Tichenor family visited Florence American Cemetery to honor their family member, Pvt. Sinclair J. Tichenor, who gave his life during World War II.
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    October 10
    Today, we remember John A. Rose.
    Sergeant First Class, The U.S. Army
    Chemical Warfare Service
    Entered the Service from: Massachusetts
    Died: October 10, 1918
    Buried: Plot D, Row 4, Grave 4
    Brookwood American Cemetery
    Brookwood, England
    Photo: Today, we remember John A. Rose. Sergeant First Class, The U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service Entered the Service from: Massachusetts Died: October 10, 1918 Buried: Plot D, Row 4, Grave 4 Brookwood American Cemetery Brookwood, England
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  22. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 9
    Petty Officer Clinton T. Hobbs, accompanied by Petty Officer Jamie N. Morgan, visits the grave of his great uncle Pvt. Russell L. Price, Jr. at Netherlands American Cemetery.
    Photo: Petty Officer Clinton T. Hobbs, accompanied by Petty Officer Jamie N. Morgan, visits the grave of his great uncle Pvt. Russell L. Price, Jr. at Netherlands American Cemetery.
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    October 9
    Remembering World War I: On October 2, 1918 Maj. Charles Whittlesey lead the 1st Battalion of the 308th Infantry into the area of Charlevaux Valley near Binarville, France during the Meuse Argonne campaign of World War I.

    Maj. Whittlesey ...
    had followed Gen. Pershing’s orders: Advance to the objective regardless of your flanks, and do not retreat. In doing so, the 1st Battalion became isolated from the rest of the 308th Infantry Regiment and the 77th Division, creating what was known as the Lost Battalion.

    Final relief came on October 8, 1918 after five days of separation. With a casualty rate of more than 70 percent wounded or killed, 81 men from the Lost Battalion are buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.

    Pvt. Daniel McDade, who died October 7, 1918, was one of the men with the Lost Battalion. These men suffered from hunger and thirst, endured the rain, and were pinned down to the side of a hill unable to move for fear of sniper attacks, and machine gun and mortar fire.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: On October 2, 1918 Maj. Charles Whittlesey lead the 1st Battalion of the 308th Infantry into the area of Charlevaux Valley near Binarville, France during the Meuse Argonne campaign of World War I. Maj. Whittlesey had followed Gen. Pershing’s orders: Advance to the objective regardless of your flanks, and do not retreat. In doing so, the 1st Battalion became isolated from the rest of the 308th Infantry Regiment and the 77th Division, creating what was known as the Lost Battalion. Final relief came on October 8, 1918 after five days of separation. With a casualty rate of more than 70 percent wounded or killed, 81 men from the Lost Battalion are buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Pvt. Daniel McDade, who died October 7, 1918, was one of the men with the Lost Battalion. These men suffered from hunger and thirst, endured the rain, and were pinned down to the side of a hill unable to move for fear of sniper attacks, and machine gun and mortar fire.
    Photo: Remembering World War I: On October 2, 1918 Maj. Charles Whittlesey lead the 1st Battalion of the 308th Infantry into the area of Charlevaux Valley near Binarville, France during the Meuse Argonne campaign of World War I. Maj. Whittlesey had followed Gen. Pershing’s orders: Advance to the objective regardless of your flanks, and do not retreat. In doing so, the 1st Battalion became isolated from the rest of the 308th Infantry Regiment and the 77th Division, creating what was known as the Lost Battalion. Final relief came on October 8, 1918 after five days of separation. With a casualty rate of more than 70 percent wounded or killed, 81 men from the Lost Battalion are buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. 2nd Lt. Marshall G. Peabody, who died October 8, 1918, continued to lead his men over several days in the coordination of machine gun fire against the enemy, despite being badly wounded.
    Photo: Remembering World War I: On October 2, 1918 Maj. Charles Whittlesey lead the 1st Battalion of the 308th Infantry into the area of Charlevaux Valley near Binarville, France during the Meuse Argonne campaign of World War I. Maj. Whittlesey had followed Gen. Pershing’s orders: Advance to the objective regardless of your flanks, and do not retreat. In doing so, the 1st Battalion became isolated from the rest of the 308th Infantry Regiment and the 77th Division, creating what was known as the Lost Battalion. Final relief came on October 8, 1918 after five days of separation. With a casualty rate of more than 70 percent wounded or killed, 81 men from the Lost Battalion are buried in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Pvt. Theodore Tollefson, who died October 8, 1918, was a pigeon handler for the battalion. While the Lost Battalion was separated, American artillery attempted to aid the battalion, but shelled the friendly position. The only means of communication was by pigeon. Maj. Whittlesey sent back the famous message “We are along the road parallel 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a barrage directly on us. For Heaven’s sake, stop it.” The pigeon, named Cher Ami, was later enshrined in the Smithsonian Institution.
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    October 9
    Today, we remember Cesare Billonio.
    Private, The U.S. Army
    Medical Department
    Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
    Died: October 9, 1918
    Buried: Plot D, Row 31, Grave 25
    Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
    Fere-en-Tardenois, France
    Photo: Today, we remember Cesare Billonio. Private, The U.S. Army Medical Department Entered the Service from: Wisconsin Died: October 9, 1918 Buried: Plot D, Row 31, Grave 25 Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Fere-en-Tardenois, France
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    October 8
    A group from the George C. Marshall Foundation visited Luxembourg American Cemetery this week, and laid wreaths in the chapel and at the grave of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
    Photo: A group from the George C. Marshall Foundation visited Luxembourg American Cemetery this week, and laid wreaths in the chapel and at the grave of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
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    October 8
    Today, we remember Charles R. Elyea.
    Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
    Service # 37550129
    584th Bomber Squadron, 394th Bomber Group, Medium
    Entered the Service from: South Dakota
    Died: October 8, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot P, Row 2, Grave 4
    Brittany American Cemetery
    St. James, France
    Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
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    Photo: Today, we remember Charles R. Elyea. Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces Service # 37550129 584th Bomber Squadron, 394th Bomber Group, Medium Entered the Service from: South Dakota Died: October 8, 1944 Buried: Plot P, Row 2, Grave 4 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
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    October 7
    At the age of 14, Charles Graham lost his only brother. Now, more than sixty seven years later, Charles visited Epinal American Cemetery for the first time to see the final resting place of his brother Joseph Graham, who died January 8, 1945 in the midst of World War II. Drafted just days after his 18th birthday, Joseph died while serving with the 100th Infantry Division in what the Germans called Operation North Wind.

    Charles traveled from Tuscaloosa, Alabama with four of his family members.
    Photo: At the age of 14, Charles Graham lost his only brother. Now, more than sixty seven years later, Charles visited Epinal American Cemetery for the first time to see the final resting place of his brother Joseph Graham, who died January 8, 1945 in the midst of World War II. Drafted just days after his 18th birthday, Joseph died while serving with the 100th Infantry Division in what the Germans called Operation North Wind. Charles traveled from Tuscaloosa, Alabama with four of his family members.
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    October 7
    Today, we remember Jose S. Montes.
    Private, The U.S. Army
    Service # 38213955
    349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: New Mexico
    Died: October 7, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot E, Row 7, Grave 10
    Florence American Cemetery
    Florence, Italy
    Awards: Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Jose S. Montes. Private, The U.S. Army Service # 38213955 349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: New Mexico Died: October 7, 1944 Buried: Plot E, Row 7, Grave 10 Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy Awards: Purple Heart
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    October 6
    World War II veteran Ivan J. Houston, who fought in the Northern Italian campaign, retraced his steps on the battlefields of Italy. During this trip with his family, Houston visited Florence American Cemetery and paid his respects to six fa...
    llen comrades buried at the cemetery.

    As a 19-year-old member of the 92nd Division, a Buffalo Soldier Division, Houston served with the 3rd Battalion in Combat Team 370. This team entered combat for the first time on August 23, 1944 on the south bank of the Arno River near Pontadera, Italy. The 370th, an untested infantry regiment, was poised to fight against the retreating forces of Germany¹s 16th Panzergrenadier Reichsfuehrer Division.

    The Combat Team's assignment was to cross the Arno and break through the Germans' deeply fortified Gothic Line, which stretched 170 miles. For nine months until the German surrender, the 92nd Division fought face to face in the villages and rugged mountains of Italy.
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    Photo: World War II veteran Ivan J. Houston, who fought in the Northern Italian campaign, retraced his steps on the battlefields of Italy. During this trip with his family, Houston visited Florence American Cemetery and paid his respects to six fallen comrades buried at the cemetery. As a 19-year-old member of the 92nd Division, a Buffalo Soldier Division, Houston served with the 3rd Battalion in Combat Team 370. This team entered combat for the first time on August 23, 1944 on the south bank of the Arno River near Pontadera, Italy. The 370th, an untested infantry regiment, was poised to fight against the retreating forces of Germany¹s 16th Panzergrenadier Reichsfuehrer Division. The Combat Team's assignment was to cross the Arno and break through the Germans' deeply fortified Gothic Line, which stretched 170 miles. For nine months until the German surrender, the 92nd Division fought face to face in the villages and rugged mountains of Italy.
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    October 6
    Remembering World War I: “Well, only one of us can get out,” were the last words of Corpl. Harold Roberts before he died on October 6, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. He and the gunner in their tank became trapped as ...
    the tank slid into a shell hole ten feet deep. There was only time for one to exit before the tank was filled with mud and water. For his selfless courage Corpl. Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: “Well, only one of us can get out,” were the last words of Corpl. Harold Roberts before he died on October 6, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. He and the gunner in their tank became trapped as the tank slid into a shell hole ten feet deep. There was only time for one to exit before the tank was filled with mud and water. For his selfless courage Corpl. Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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    October 6
    Today, we remember Eugene F. Cahill.
    Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
    Service # 13007620
    549th Bomber Squadron, 385th Bomber Group, Heavy
    Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania
    Died: October 6, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot I, Row 14, Grave 66
    Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
    Nettuno, Italy
    Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Eugene F. Cahill. Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces Service # 13007620 549th Bomber Squadron, 385th Bomber Group, Heavy Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania Died: October 6, 1944 Buried: Plot I, Row 14, Grave 66 Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Nettuno, Italy Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
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    October 5
    Kathy Hight, niece of William H. Dukeman, Jr., and her husband Arthur visited Netherlands American Cemetery to honor her uncle. Dukeman is one of the three "Band of Brothers" buried at Netherlands American Cemetery.
    Photo: Kathy Hight, niece of William H. Dukeman, Jr., and her husband Arthur visited Netherlands American Cemetery to honor her uncle. Dukeman is one of the three "Band of Brothers" buried at Netherlands American Cemetery.
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    October 5
    Remembering World War I: Corpl. Frank B. Carpenter of the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division died October 5, 1918 while directing fire against enemy machine guns during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. Ordering his squad to ta...
    ke cover, Corpl. Carpenter continued firing until his death.

    It was the 307th Infantry Regiment that had the task of moving against the reformed enemy lines, in an effort to help the Lost Battalion that was trapped behind enemy lines.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: Corpl. Frank B. Carpenter of the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division died October 5, 1918 while directing fire against enemy machine guns during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. Ordering his squad to take cover, Corpl. Carpenter continued firing until his death. It was the 307th Infantry Regiment that had the task of moving against the reformed enemy lines, in an effort to help the Lost Battalion that was trapped behind enemy lines.
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    October 5
    Today, we remember Lloyd L. Gardner.
    Private First Class, U.S. Army
    Service # 36154224
    168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Michigan
    Died: October 5, 1943
    ...
    Buried: Plot B, Row 26, Grave 13
    Ardennes American Cemetery
    Neupre, Belgium
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    Photo: Today, we remember Lloyd L. Gardner. Private First Class, U.S. Army Service # 36154224 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Michigan Died: October 5, 1943 Buried: Plot B, Row 26, Grave 13 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre, Belgium
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    October 4
    Remembering World War I: Sgt. Matej Kocak, a 36-year-old immigrant from Egbell, Austria, died on the battlefield on October 4, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. After joining the United States Marine Corps in 1907, he s...
    erved in various campaigns throughout the world.

    Sgt. Kocak distinguished himself in combat near Soissons, France after taking several enemy machine gun positions alone without supporting fire, and eventually resorting to his bayonet. He survived that day and later saw combat in the battle of Saint Mihiel and the Marne. As a member of the 5th USMC Regiment, 2nd Division, he was killed during the battle for Blanc Mont, near Sommepy, France.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: Sgt. Matej Kocak, a 36-year-old immigrant from Egbell, Austria, died on the battlefield on October 4, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. After joining the United States Marine Corps in 1907, he served in various campaigns throughout the world. Sgt. Kocak distinguished himself in combat near Soissons, France after taking several enemy machine gun positions alone without supporting fire, and eventually resorting to his bayonet. He survived that day and later saw combat in the battle of Saint Mihiel and the Marne. As a member of the 5th USMC Regiment, 2nd Division, he was killed during the battle for Blanc Mont, near Sommepy, France.
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    October 4
    Today, we remember Dominic C. Diego.
    Private First Class, U.S. Army
    Service # 33233299
    117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania
    Died: October 4, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot A, Row 11, Grave 12
    Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
    Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
    Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    Photo: Today, we remember Dominic C. Diego. Private First Class, U.S. Army Service # 33233299 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania Died: October 4, 1944 Buried: Plot A, Row 11, Grave 12 Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    October 3
    90-year-old World War II Veteran Arthur Unruh saluted his fallen comrades during a visit to Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. Accompanied by his wife, Col. Chris Cook, USAF Attaché, and several friends, the group received a personal tour of th...
    e cemetery with stops at the visitor’s center, memorial, Brothers-in-Arms statue, chapel, and plot areas.

    Unruh, a waist gunner for the 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group, arrived in Italy in early 1944 and his plane dropped the first bombs on the abbey at Montecassino. Eighteen men from the 32nd Squadron are buried or memorialized at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery

    Unruh visited these gravesites, and saluted his fallen comrades one final time to say goodbye.
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    Photo: 90-year-old World War II Veteran Arthur Unruh saluted his fallen comrades during a visit to Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. Accompanied by his wife, Col. Chris Cook, USAF Attaché, and several friends, the group received a personal tour of the cemetery with stops at the visitor’s center, memorial, Brothers-in-Arms statue, chapel, and plot areas. Unruh, a waist gunner for the 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group, arrived in Italy in early 1944 and his plane dropped the first bombs on the abbey at Montecassino. Eighteen men from the 32nd Squadron are buried or memorialized at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Unruh visited these gravesites, and saluted his fallen comrades one final time to say goodbye.
    Photo: 90-year-old World War II Veteran Arthur Unruh saluted his fallen comrades during a visit to Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. Accompanied by his wife, Col. Chris Cook, USAF Attaché, and several friends, the group received a personal tour of the cemetery with stops at the visitor’s center, memorial, Brothers-in-Arms statue, chapel, and plot areas. Unruh, a waist gunner for the 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group, arrived in Italy in early 1944 and his plane dropped the first bombs on the abbey at Montecassino. Eighteen men from the 32nd Squadron are buried or memorialized at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Unruh visited these gravesites, and saluted his fallen comrades one final time to say goodbye.
    Photo: 90-year-old World War II Veteran Arthur Unruh saluted his fallen comrades during a visit to Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. Accompanied by his wife, Col. Chris Cook, USAF Attaché, and several friends, the group received a personal tour of the cemetery with stops at the visitor’s center, memorial, Brothers-in-Arms statue, chapel, and plot areas. Unruh, a waist gunner for the 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group, arrived in Italy in early 1944 and his plane dropped the first bombs on the abbey at Montecassino. Eighteen men from the 32nd Squadron are buried or memorialized at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Unruh visited these gravesites, and saluted his fallen comrades one final time to say goodbye.
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    October 3
    Remembering World War I: After a week of sustained combat, Sgt. James Sutherland of the 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division lead his platoon through the ravines of the Argonne Forest against well-placed enemy machine gun positions in the...
    midst of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. In these same woods, the separated men of 308th Regiment, known as the Lost Battalion, fought for their lives. Sgt. Sutherland and his men kept unrelenting pressure on the enemy, aiming to help the separated men of the Lost Battalion. Sgt. Sutherland died October 3, 1918.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: After a week of sustained combat, Sgt. James Sutherland of the 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division lead his platoon through the ravines of the Argonne Forest against well-placed enemy machine gun positions in the midst of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. In these same woods, the separated men of 308th Regiment, known as the Lost Battalion, fought for their lives. Sgt. Sutherland and his men kept unrelenting pressure on the enemy, aiming to help the separated men of the Lost Battalion. Sgt. Sutherland died October 3, 1918.
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  40. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 3
    Today, we remember Charles E. Spiess.
    Private First Class, The U.S. Army
    Service # 39271029
    339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: California
    Died: October 3, 1944
    ...
    Buried: Plot D, Row 5, Grave 12
    Florence American Cemetery
    Florence, Italy
    Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    Photo: Today, we remember Charles E. Spiess. Private First Class, The U.S. Army Service # 39271029 339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: California Died: October 3, 1944 Buried: Plot D, Row 5, Grave 12 Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
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    October 2
    Read about one family's experience at Rhone American Cemetery, and the powerful memories they will always carry from this trip.
    chapelhillnews.com | The sacrifices they made
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  43. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 2
    Remembering World War I: Sgt. Carroll West of the 12th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Division enlisted in the military after the United States entered World War I. As a sergeant he led a machine gun section that saved the lives of soldiers ret...
    reating from the Bois des Ogons. He died October 2, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. His mother visited his gravesite at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in 1931 as a Gold Star Mother.

    Sgt. West grew up in rural Wisconsin and attended Milton College prior to his military service.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: Sgt. Carroll West of the 12th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Division enlisted in the military after the United States entered World War I. As a sergeant he led a machine gun section that saved the lives of soldiers retreating from the Bois des Ogons. He died October 2, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. His mother visited his gravesite at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in 1931 as a Gold Star Mother. Sgt. West grew up in rural Wisconsin and attended Milton College prior to his military service.
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  44. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 2
    Today, we remember John C. Kempker.
    Corporal, The U.S. Army
    Service # 20703174
    133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Iowa
    Died: October 2, 1943
    ...
    Buried: Plot B, Row 30, Grave 18
    Ardennes American Cemetery
    Neupre, Belgium
    Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember John C. Kempker. Corporal, The U.S. Army Service # 20703174 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Iowa Died: October 2, 1943 Buried: Plot B, Row 30, Grave 18 Ardennes American Cemetery Neupre, Belgium Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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  45. American Battle Monuments Commission shared a link.
    October 1
    Read about the experience of one family as they learn about a relative buried at Rhone American Cemetery, and prepare for a trip to visit his gravesite.
    chapelhillnews.com | A rock in the clouds
    www.chapelhillnews.com
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  46. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 1
    92-year-old World War II veteran John R. Priest visited Epinal American Cemetery in France to pay his respects to his fallen comrades from the 1277th Engineers Combat Battalion. Priest, who made the trip with his son, two grandsons, a grandson-in-law and a great grandson, was visiting Europe for the first time since he left in 1945 after the war.
    Photo: 92-year-old World War II veteran John R. Priest visited Epinal American Cemetery in France to pay his respects to his fallen comrades from the 1277th Engineers Combat Battalion. Priest, who made the trip with his son, two grandsons, a grandson-in-law and a great grandson, was visiting Europe for the first time since he left in 1945 after the war.
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  47. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 1
    Remembering World War I: Pvt. Donald A. Pegg died October 1, 1918 while administering first aid to the wounded during the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War I. Under heavy machine gun fire, near the wooded area known as the Bois des Ogons, the U.S. 4th Division faced the formidable objective of attempting to take this position despite the myriad of enemy machine gun positions.
    Photo: Remembering World War I: Pvt. Donald A. Pegg died October 1, 1918 while administering first aid to the wounded during the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War I. Under heavy machine gun fire, near the wooded area known as the Bois des Ogons, the U.S. 4th Division faced the formidable objective of attempting to take this position despite the myriad of enemy machine gun positions.
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  48. American Battle Monuments Commission
    October 1
    Today, we remember Edmund V. Houtte.
    Private First Class, The U.S. Army
    Service # 31256337
    15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
    Entered the Service from: Massachusetts
    Died: October 1, 1944
    ...
    Buried at: Plot P, Row 2, Grave 20
    Brittany American Cemetery
    St. James, France
    Awards: Purple Heart
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    Photo: Today, we remember Edmund V. Houtte. Private First Class, The U.S. Army Service # 31256337 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Massachusetts Died: October 1, 1944 Buried at: Plot P, Row 2, Grave 20 Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France Awards: Purple Heart
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  49. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 30
    After the gravesite adoption ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium, many local citizens left flowers and messages at headstones. As a tradition that has occurred since the end of World War II, adopting a gravesite is an honored practice where local citizens pledge to help remember those buried and memorialized at our sites.
    Photo: After the gravesite adoption ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium, many local citizens left flowers and messages at headstones. As a tradition that has occurred since the end of World War II, adopting a gravesite is an honored practice where local citizens pledge to help remember those buried and memorialized at our sites.
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  50. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 30
    Maj. Oscar F. Miller was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 28, 1918. The 91st Division was making steady headway towards what would become one of the toughest lines of resistance in the Meuse-Argonne camp...
    aign of World War I, the Kriemhildestellung. Maj. Miller lead his battalion against the heavily fortified enemy position south of Gesnes, and suffered wounds that led to his death on September 30, 2012.
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    Photo: Maj. Oscar F. Miller was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 28, 1918. The 91st Division was making steady headway towards what would become one of the toughest lines of resistance in the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I, the Kriemhildestellung. Maj. Miller lead his battalion against the heavily fortified enemy position south of Gesnes, and suffered wounds that led to his death on September 30, 2012.
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  51. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 30
    Today, we remember John C. Brown.
    Tablets of the Missing at Suresnes American Cemetery
    Fireman, Third Class, U.S. Navy
    USS Ticonderoga
    Entered the Service from: North Carolina
    Died: September 30, 1918
    Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
    Suresnes, France
    Photo: Today, we remember John C. Brown. Tablets of the Missing at Suresnes American Cemetery Fireman, Third Class, U.S. Navy USS Ticonderoga Entered the Service from: North Carolina Died: September 30, 1918 Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Suresnes, France
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  52. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 29
    Remembering World War I: 1st Lt. Benjamin Bullock served with the 3rd Battalion Adjutant, 315th Regiment during the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. His battalion pushed north of Montfaucon and Nantillois towards th...
    e Bois Ogon. During this fighting he assisted the wounded under direct, enemy, machine-gun fire. After eliminating an enemy sniper in the woods, he died on September 29, 1918 from artillery fire while carrying this message to the regimental command post.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: 1st Lt. Benjamin Bullock served with the 3rd Battalion Adjutant, 315th Regiment during the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. His battalion pushed north of Montfaucon and Nantillois towards the Bois Ogon. During this fighting he assisted the wounded under direct, enemy, machine-gun fire. After eliminating an enemy sniper in the woods, he died on September 29, 1918 from artillery fire while carrying this message to the regimental command post.
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  53. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 29
    Today, we remember William J. H. Watters.
    First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
    313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division
    Entered the Service from: Maryland
    Died: September 29, 1918
    Buried: Plot A, Row 15, Grave 25
    Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
    Romagne, France
    Photo: Today, we remember William J. H. Watters. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division Entered the Service from: Maryland Died: September 29, 1918 Buried: Plot A, Row 15, Grave 25 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Romagne, France
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  54. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 28
    After the gravesite adoption ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium, many local citizens left flowers and messages at headstones. As a tradition that has occurred since the end of World War II, adopting a gravesite is an honored practice where local citizens pledge to help remember those buried and memorialized at our sites.
    Photo: After the gravesite adoption ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium, many local citizens left flowers and messages at headstones. As a tradition that has occurred since the end of World War II, adopting a gravesite is an honored practice where local citizens pledge to help remember those buried and memorialized at our sites.
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  55. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 28
    Remembering World War I: Maj. John Atwood commanded the 3rd Battalion of the 316th Regiment during the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. His battalion had followed in support to take Montfaucon. From the open ground...
    north of the hill, he lead his men forward to the Bois de Beuge. At 8:51 a.m. on September 28, 1918, he sent the message that the battalion had entered the southern edge of the wood. Nine minutes later he was killed.
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    Photo: Remembering World War I: Maj. John Atwood commanded the 3rd Battalion of the 316th Regiment during the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne campaign of World War I. His battalion had followed in support to take Montfaucon. From the open ground north of the hill, he lead his men forward to the Bois de Beuge. At 8:51 a.m. on September 28, 1918, he sent the message that the battalion had entered the southern edge of the wood. Nine minutes later he was killed.
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  56. American Battle Monuments Commission
    September 28
    Today, we remember Freddie Stowers.
    Corporal, The U.S. Army
    371st Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division
    Entered the Service from: South Carolina
    Died: September 28, 1918
    Buried at: Plot F, Row 36, Grave 40
    ...
    Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
    Romagne, France
    Awards: Medal of Honor
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    Photo: Today, we remember Freddie Stowers. Corporal, The U.S. Army 371st Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division Entered the Service from: South Carolina Died: September 28, 1918 Buried at: Plot F, Row 36, Grave 40 Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Romagne, France Awards: Medal of Honor
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