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Raymond S. HOBACK - 29th Division.
Bedford Boys Fallen - Raymond Samuel HOBACK never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrified his life for our freedom... Raymond may have made it out of his landing craft, but he never made it to shore. Others recall seeing his body in the water. Bedford also failed to make in on the beach. He was killed by an exploding 88mm shell. Their time in the battle could be measured in minutes... [American D-Day facebook] Read more...
[Posted: 2020-01-21 22:40:05]
Bedford Boys Fallen - Raymond Samuel HOBACK never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrified his life for our freedom... Raymond may have made it out of his landing craft, but he never made it to shore. Others recall seeing his body in the water. Bedford also failed to make in on the beach. He was killed by an exploding 88mm shell. Their time in the battle could be measured in minutes... [American D-Day facebook] Read more...
[Posted: 2020-01-21 22:40:05]
RIP - Robert GIGUERE - Navy.
It is with heavy heart we learn the passing of Mr. Robert GIGUERE, a veteran of D-Day (Normandy)... He was 93... Four days earlier, Giguere rode across the choppy English Channel toward the Normandy coast with the Sixth Naval Beach Battalion. When his carrier grounded on the beach, a Teller mine detonated from beneath and tore through the ship's hull, Killing several soldiers below deck... [American D-Day facebook] Read more...
[Posted: 2020-01-21 22:58:23]
It is with heavy heart we learn the passing of Mr. Robert GIGUERE, a veteran of D-Day (Normandy)... He was 93... Four days earlier, Giguere rode across the choppy English Channel toward the Normandy coast with the Sixth Naval Beach Battalion. When his carrier grounded on the beach, a Teller mine detonated from beneath and tore through the ship's hull, Killing several soldiers below deck... [American D-Day facebook] Read more...
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BERGE EIVIND R 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION |
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DICKENS WALTER L 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION |
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 Unit: 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION Rank: PRIVATE Hometown: JOHNSTON COUNTY (NC) Status: KILLED IN ACTION Date of Died: JUNE 22, 1944 Plot-Row-Grave: E-9-27 [See map] |
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| Let us remember those young soldiers who changed the course of history with their sacrifice. Let us commit ourselves to remembering their sacrifice by cherishing the freedom they bought for all generations that follow. Honored by Laurent Lefebvre [May 16, 2024] |
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| Since my last post, I have visited Normandy American Cemetery in March 2017 with cadets of his Sr. class which have since graduated and commissioned into the U.S. Army. It has been a dream and a goal to make that visit and share your life story with these young people. A shout out to all of you as w Honored by Ken Wood [2017-05-29 16:09:51] |
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| The regimental plan on 22 June 1944 called for the 3d Battalion to attack north, circling around to the rear of the enemy opposing the 2d Battalion. The 3d Battalion moved up to the northern edge of the wood during the morning. The Germans, observing the movement, opened fire from the slopes above t Honored by Ken Wood [2015-06-22 20:39:47] |
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| Uncle Parlie, I can fully appreciate the valor and sacrifice that all of you brave young men displayed. With all that you and your fellow servicemen and women did, You are truly the Greatest Generation. Love, Kenny Honored by Ken Wood [2014-05-30 16:23:14] |
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