WHY MY BRICK?

Individual Soldier stories, and the stories of Army supporters, are part of the Army’s story and each inscription uniquely supports the theme and the importance of the National Museum of the United States Army. We hope to continue to share “Why my brick?” stories in our publications and on social media. Here are a select few of our favorite stories.

COL Edwin P. Ramsey

COL Edwin P. Ramsey Honored by: Dr. Raquel R. Ramsey I am so proud to honor my husband, Colonel Edwin P. Ramsey, 26th Cavalry PS who led the Last Horse

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SSG Michael Felton

SSG Michael Felton I served proudly for 20 years and 6 months in the United States Army, of which 15 of those years were in the 101st Airborne Division (Air

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SGT Joseph S. Corapi, Sr.

SGT Joseph S. Corapi, Sr. Honored by: Jacquelyn Roddy Joseph S. Corapi, Sr. loved his country.  He served in the United States military as a combat photographer in WWII, receiving

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SGT Albert Balducchi

SGT Albert Balducchi Honored by: David Balducchi This brick honors the memory of our father, Sergeant Albert Balducchi, U.S. Army, 1942-1945, in the centennial year of his birth, 2016. Albert

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PFC Lee J. Taylor

PFC Lee J. Taylor Honored by: Edward King Lee “Junior” Taylor was born January 20, 1925, and was raised in Middletown, Ohio with his six siblings. He worked at a

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Major David R. Dull

Major David R. Dull Honored by: Keith Seagle (Major, USA). This brick is placed in remembrance of Major David Roger Dull by former officers who served with him in the 3rd

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