1st Lt. Beryl R. Newman Monument-Saluda, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 36.382 W 076° 35.694
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This monument is dedicated to Beryl R. Newman, Medal of Honor Recipient WWII for his actions in Cisterna, Italy on May 26, 1944. It is located on the front lawn of the Middlesex County Courthouse in Saluda VA
Waymark Code: WMX58C
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2017
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The inscription on the monument is: Walking straight into the mouth of early death facing superior enemy fire power and while greatly outnumbered, this soldier displayed courage and valor, above and beyond the call of duty. His act of conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity occurred May 26, 1944 near Cisterna, Italy. As the result of his actions, President Roosevelt decorated then Captain Newman, with the Medal of Honor. Our nation’s highest military award.
Medal of Honor
W.W. II
1st Lt Beryl R. Newman
Co. F. & G, 133rd Inf. Regt. 34th Inf. Div.
Born Nov. 2, 1911
Died March 8, 1998
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Type of memorial: Monument
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