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Russell Pickett, D-Day

Russel Pickett was in the infantry. He was also in the first wave of soldiers to land at Omaha Beach on D-Day.

Ken “Scooter” Barclay, 27th Infantry

Retired Lt. Col. Ken “Scooter” Barclay was a member of the 27th Infantry Division. He fought in the Battle of Makin, the Battle of Saipan and the Battle of Okinawa.