Via Cousin Colby
Old, but first time I've seen it.
45th Infantry Division
1. The first German serviceman killed in World
War II was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937), the first American
serviceman killed was killed by the Russians (Finland 1940), the highest-ranking
American killed was Lt. Gen. Lesley McNair, killed by the U.S. Army
Air Corps - so much for allies. If you include Pearl Harbor, Rear
Admiral Isaac C. Kidd was the highest ranking American killed. He
was killed on board the U.S.S. Arizona when the Japanese launched
their surprise attack on December 7, 1941.
2. The youngest U.S. serviceman was 12-year-old Calvin Graham, USN.
He was wounded and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about
his age. (His benefits were later restored by act of Congress).
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