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96th Infantry Division Plaque
National Museum of the Pacific War & Admiral Nimitz Memorial
Fredricksburg, Texas - June 23, 2001
The 96th Infantry Division Memorial Plaque
was dedicated at 11 AM on June 23, 2001 at a fine ceremony attended by over 125
Deadeyes and friends. The Ceremonial Color Guard was furnished by the Army
3rd Signal Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. The 96th
Division Plaque was placed with the plaques of other units and ships that served
under Admiral Nimitz in the War against Japan.
Admiral Nimitz Commanded the Pacific Ocean Area Forces
that fought the Okinawa Battle. In addition, while heading for the Yap
Island Landing we were a part of the Pacific Ocean Areas Forces until loaned to
the Southwest Pacific Command for the Leyte Campaign.
The Fredericksburg Ceremony Program can be viewed by
clicking on the following images.
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