With installation of commemorative bricks at the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) in full swing, more and more brick purchasers are choosing to share the story behind their bricks. Butch Schwoyer recently relayed the story behind his three bricks, purchased for himself, his father, and his son. Schwoyer served in Vietnam and …
The Damron Family My wife purchased this brick for our anniversary to honor the service of my father, COL James C. Damron, Ret., brothers LTC James K. Damron, Ret. and LTC Jack K. Damron, Ret. and myself, COL Thomas C. Damron, Ret. We had 102 years of service between the four of us, with Dad’s …
CPT Nathan A. Lanford I purchased a brick in my name to honor the men of the rifle company I commanded, Co. A 3rd Btn.8th Inf. Regiment of the 4th Inf. Div. in Vietnam 1967-1968. “Why my brick?” Testimonial Page.
LTC Norman S. Nuzzi To be an American Soldier was my “calling.” As far back as I can remember I wanted to be a “Soldier.” As a young boy, I listened in awe to my Uncles experiences in World War II. I was so “Gung Ho” my Mother use to say, “I was not born, …
MSG Lanie R. Vickers I served with Special Forces 28 years and retired at 57 years old I got a 2nd draft notice (First one 1968) to serve at Taji, Iraq for 2 years as a Civil Affairs Team Sgt. At 58 I was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge there. I lost …
CPL Adolph E. Moncher My father served in the US Army from 1950 to 1953 as an amateur radio operator. Growing up I can remember my father telling me stories about his friends in the Army and the great times he had. He was able to let friends call home all the way from Germany. …
COL Patrick Montgomery This brick is in honor of my father, Colonel Patrick J Montgomery. He first Joined the Army in 1955 and retired in 1986, then went on to work for the Army as a civilian until 2003. He served in Korea with the 7th ID, did three tours in Vietnam with 2-1 Cavalry, …
COL Thomas G. Cole The Army was good to me and I loved being a Soldier! Having served for over 31 years from Private to Colonel, the Army afforded me the leadership, the drive, the responsibility and countless opportunities to serve my country and be part of the Army team…that is why I purchased a …
LTC Raymond K. Hambaugh, Sr. and Mrs. Dorothea E. Hambaugh I purchased memorial bricks for my Mother and Father to recognize their 23 years of Army service as a team. They supported each other when Captain Raymond Hambaugh served with the 89th Division in WWII and when he served in the Korean War, earning two …
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LTC Alfred H. Crenshaw I am honoring my father, my hero, Alfred H. Crenshaw who fought in WWII with the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion. After OCS he joined the battalion in North Africa and fought with them in Italy, France and Germany. At Anzio, IT his landing craft hit a mine and he was thrown …
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