David W. Large
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 7 |
Liberation of France June 6, 1944
Battle of the Bulge December 16, 1944
MEDALS: French Fourragere w/Palm, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/1 Silver Battle Star, World War II Victory.
During the Battle of the Bulge, vastly superior enemy forces passed through the town as David saved his platoon from sure capture by hiding them in Belgium houses. A true patriot.