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Friday, October 5, 2012 (Week 15) 
Remembering Our World War II Veterans


Pfc. James F. Byrnes U.S. Army
299th Engineer Combat Battalion. Pfc Byrnes volunteered on March 1, 1944, as he was too old to be drafted.  He felt compelled as his brother Martin was serving in Germany.  Pfc Byrnes was awarded ribbons for: The Asiatic Pacific Theatre; Philippines Liberation; American Theatre; and the Victory Medal. Pacific Theatre.


Tech. Sgt. Roy William Schadt, U.S. Army
August 1944 in France, Sergeant Schadt's platoon was pinned down by intense machine gunfire.  Under heavy fire and with no regard for his personal safety, Sergeant Schadt went out in the open and found a more secure route.  He then led his platoon, directing fire to finish the attack. Sergeant Schadt was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.  European Theatre.

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