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Private 1st Class Lawrence J. Anderson (1919–1944)

On May 22, 2021December 28, 2025 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, New Castle County, New Jersey, Normandy, Pennsylvania, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

A veteran of four campaigns killed in action on Omaha Beach on D-day

Private William Verderamo (1914–1944)

On May 19, 2021December 28, 2025 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, Normandy, U.S. Army2 Comments

Medic killed in action during the invasion of Normandy

Private 1st Class James M. Padley (1923–1944)

On May 18, 2021February 16, 2026 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, New Castle County, Normandy, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

One of the first men to die during the assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day

Private 1st Class Walter S. Brinton (1917–1944)

On May 17, 2021August 14, 2025 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, New Castle County, Normandy, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

A Delawarean from one of the hardest-hit companies at Omaha Beach on D-Day

2nd Lieutenant John M. Butler (1918–1944)

On May 14, 2021February 17, 2024 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, Kent County, Normandy, Sussex County, U.S. Army Air Forces3 Comments

Pilot killed on D-Day while copiloting the lead glider in the Chicago Mission

Private Franklin J. Polster (1919–1944)

On May 13, 2021November 30, 2024 By Lowell SilvermanIn D-Day (Normandy), Delaware, European Theater, New Castle County, Normandy, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

A cigar store manager from Wilmington who left a wife and young son when he shipped out for England

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