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Recollections of D-Day Heroes From Frederick County
Frederick County veterans share vivid memories of D-Day. Alton E. Shaff recalls guiding units, acknowledging unseen comrades, and a chaplain who smiled amid shellfire. The piece honors unnamed service members, Navy crews, and support troops whose quiet courage sustained the invasion.
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Frederick County
Normandy
Alton E. Shaff
Moner Avenue
Fort Derrick
Shaff
U5th Infantry
Omaha
Beach
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Camp Bake
England
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