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Preserving the names, service, and stories of America’s veterans, one veteran at a time. This... We Will Remember.

Dax M. Gary served in the United States Army during the Global War on Terror. An artilleryman, Dax served with Charlie Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, and later Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery. Dax’s story is preserved in The Unforgotten Archive.

Oliver Wendell Buzan left Somervell County to serve his country during the First World War. Serving with the 132nd Machine Gun Battalion, 36th Division, Oliver was wounded in France and died of those wounds on 9 October 1918. His service was recognized with the French Croix de Guerre with Palm.

John “Johnny” Akimoto volunteered for the United States Army. He fought with the 100th Infantry Battalion in Italy, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. Johnny died from acute hepatitis on Aug 2, 1944, while still serving overseas. This... We Will Remember.

Esther Amundson left Minnesota as a nurse and answered the call to serve during World War I. She crossed the Atlantic with Base Hospital 35 to care for American soldiers in France. Esther died there on Oct 20, 1918, and was laid to rest at St. Mihiel American Cemetery. This... We Will Remember.

Victor Akimoto gave up his sergeant’s stripes so he could go overseas with his younger brother. He fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team through Italy and France before being captured by German forces. Victor died as a prisoner of war on December 14, 1944. This... We Will Remember.