1 Nov 2022 03 Picture of the Day - OT but interesting

[Mark in Rochester]

Omaha Beach, 7 june 1944. Pvt Vincent M. Killen, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was killed in action on June 21, 1944 at Saint-George-d'Elle. He is buried at the Normandy American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Plot J - Row 15 - Grave 23.



Death of Vincent M Killen
Date of Death: June 21, 1944
Died at Age: 18 years
Day of Death: Wednesday
Time since death: 28624 days = 78 years

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[browningautorifle]

Sad, he had about two weeks left to live. Had no idea.

[CINDERS]

RIP to those that went from their towns, homes & families never to return.

[Bill Hollinger]

I assume it's an M1903A3. But seeing there is no grip on the stock or even a scant grip might just be an M1903.

[Surpmil]

Sad, he had about two weeks left to live. Had no idea.

Probably not, but many did have presentiments of death. We know this as they wrote home about it, or spoke about it to their comrades. The sniper Pte. Norwest was one I remember reading about.