Some years ago, my walking program (yes, while on vacation) took me into the College Station Cemetery. Among all the unknown names, I spotted the name of James Earl Rudder (March 6, 1910-March 23, 1970). Eighty years ago, he commanded the historic Pointe du Hoc battle during the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. He and his men took perhaps the most challenging task of the day, as noted...
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