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Tribute to honor Gulf War KIA

By Steve Visser
May 18, 2011

Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey will lead the first official tribute next week to the servicemen and servicewomen killed in the Gulf War .

The National Infantry Museum is hosting the event which will include laying a granite paved stone for each of the 382 men and women who died in the war, which recently had its 20th anniversary. Cyndy Cerbin is seeking pictures and information about the war dead. Contact her at cerbin@nationalinfantryfoundation.org or 706-685-5808.

National Infantry Foundation Chairman Lt. Gen Carmen Carvezza  said the tribute will be the first official recognition for the American dead of that war. May 26, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m at the museum in Columbus. All are invited.

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