Fiske (Potts), 1Lt.. Richard (Thomas) R b. November 20, 1915 d. August 10, 1944 Character actor. Best known for his appearances in several Three Stooges shorts, most notably as the hot-tempered drill sergeant in "Boobs In Arms." He was killed while fighting in World War II, having reached the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He posthumously received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other honors. (Bio by: T W Zimmerman) Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Basse-Normandie, France Plot: Plot J, Row 1, Grave 9
Hallman, Sherwood Henry b. October 29, 1913 d. September 14, 1944 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, World War II. Staff Sergeant, US Army. Landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day. Killed in action by a German sniper in Brest, France on September 14, 1944. Awarded CMOH for his actions on September 13th when he ordered his squad to cover his movements while he advanced alone against a German position outside Brest. Using his carbine and grenades, S/Sgt. Hallman, unassisted, killed or wounded 4 of the enemy and ordered the remainder to surrender. Immediately, 12...[Read More] (Bio by: daytonflyers (inactive)) Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Basse-Normandie, France
Prussman, Ernest W. b. 1921 d. September 8, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Enlisted as a private in the 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division of the United States Army in 1944. While serving with his unit near Brittany France, he disabled an enemy machine gun position and captured several enemy soldiers before being killed. Seven months later, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. The citation read: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on September 8, 1944...[Read More] (Bio by: Anne Cady) Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Basse-Normandie, France Plot: Plot A Row 12 Grave 14
b. November 20, 1915 d. August 10, 1944