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Remember Me

Stories of Heroism and bravery by American Servicemen and women

Charles Shelton

Kentucky Charles Shelton was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1938, attended Owensboro High School where he earned a football scholarship to a local college. He married his childhood sweetheart Miriam Volman and
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John Philip Cromwell

Illinois The most senior naval officer to win the Congressional Medal of Honor was Captain John Cromwell. Born on Sept. 11 th 1901 in Henry, Illinois he rose to the rank of
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Daniel Inouye

Hawaii U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye was born on September 7th 1924 on the Island of Honolulu in Hawaii. The young Daniel Inouye attended public school and worked parking cars at the Honolulu
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Dr. Mary Walker

New York Mary Edwards Walker was born on November 26, 1832 Oswego Town, New York. Mary’s father was a farmer and a self-taught doctor. Mary had the desire to enter the medical
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Gerry H. Kisters

Utah Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gerry Kisters joined the U.S. Army and was assigned the 2nd Armored Division and rose to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Kisters was serving in
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George H. Wanton

New Jersey George Henry Wanton was born on May 15, 1868 in Peterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. At age 16 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served until 1888. Tired
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