World War II

***World War II***
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God." President F.D. Roosevelt - 8th December 1941. *289 Twiggs County Men Enlisted in World War II* Casualties from Twiggs County: Private Herman N. Collins, killed in action, buried Cool Springs Church Cemetery Private Archie L. Shaw, died non battle Tec3 Newton B. Shy, died of wounds First Lieutenant David L. Moseley, killed in action First Lieutenant General J. Nobles, Jr. U.S. Army, Service # O1307569. 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division Died: May 30, 1944. Buried at: Plot D Row 1 Grave 15, Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy Military Burials in Twiggs County
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