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Which bears a sword It hurls its barbed syllables,- At once is mute again. But where it fell The saved will tell On patriotic day, Some epauletted brother Gave his breath away. |
Wherever roams the day, There is its noiseless onset, There is its victory! Behold the keenest marksman! The most accomplished shot! Time’s sublimest target Is a soul “forgot”! ----- Emily Dickinson |
The American World War II Orphans Network (AWON) is an organization created by and for those who lost their father in World War II. AWON has an annual conference and a newsletter filled with useful information. Click here to go to the AWON web page and find those who share your experience. |
There are other special sections at the end of the list, which you can jump to by clicking on the entry here:
There are three main groups of men who were former members of the Division.
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Here is a link to his entry on the American Battle Monuments Commission Korean War Honor Roll.
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Here is a link to his entry on the American Battle Monuments Commission Korean War Honor Roll.
Click Here to See Detail |
As the 7th Armored Division passed through previously occupied territory, French, Belgian, and Dutch nationals -- civilians, resistance fighters, local militiamen, etc. -- unofficially joined the 7th Armored Division as translators and in combat. While I know of at least two who were seriously wounded, I do not yet know of any of them who were killed. So if you have such information, please send it to me.
Active overview of all pages at the 7th Armored Division web site