Purple Hearts Reunited in Dublin to honor fallen Irish-American WWI hero
On 16 November 2018, the non-profit foundation Purple Hearts Reunited will conduct their first international ceremony in honor of WWI hero Private Michael Walsh. Private Walsh was killed in action on 24 October 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. This ceremony […]
Purple Hearts Reunited in Dublin to honor fallen Irish-American WWI hero
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On 16 November 2018, the non-profit foundation Purple Hearts Reunited will conduct their first international ceremony in honor of WWI hero Private Michael Walsh. Private Walsh was killed in action on 24 October 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. This ceremony […]
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