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Hey Bruce…thanks so much, ordering it now. Let me know what you think after reading it. I’ll do the same. Again, many thanks, stay well. Diane
Hi Bruce. It’s worth checking out about the medal(s) can’t hurt to try writing a letter or email. The Allan Andrade book is easy to get on amazon or ebay. The book by Sanders seems to be out of print and I see one priced at almost 200 dollars on Amazon…crazy!! However, a search on the internet shows copies nearby at libraries. Perhaps a library near you has a copy as well. I’m going to try and get to the library tomorrow and see if I can find it. Keep in touch, stay well. Diane
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Yes it’s here in my copy of “Leopoldville A Tragedy Too Long Secret” by Allan Andrade. Page 305 lists 10 casualties from MN. Cushman, Glenn L. Pfc., Company I, 262nd Regiment, Minneapolis is there. Also when possible the author has a capital M-missing or never recovered, F for buried in France, or R for remains returned to the USA. There is no letter specifying which in your uncle’s case. My dad survived and was hospitalized before returning to NJ and was decorated with a purple heart. The book is available on amazon. It’s a heart breaking story, but an important part of our history. I never knew what happened exactly but I knew my dad struggled with his memories of thar night til he passed away in 1983. It wasnt until I read this book that I realized how many were lost that night as well as the secrecy that surrounded the event. Hope this helps some. Stay well. DianeHi Bruce. I have a book with much info on all survivors and casualties. I will look and post info if I find anything. They are listed by state. My dad was from NJ. Please let me know. I will look it up for you. Diane McCrea