67TH ANNIVERSARY LIBERATION BREST

On 30 August 1944, S/Sgt. Joseph "Ray" DeMint was listed as missing in action, his body was found on 27 September 1944 near Le Cosquer between Gouesnou and Guipavas. 17 September 2011, his family, Robert and Kim Jones came from South Dakota to visit the place where he fell. His sacrifice was honored during the commemorations of the liberation of Brest, 16 other U.S. Soldiers were also remembered: Cpl. Blair L. Adams, Sgt. Nick E. Addomio, Pfc. Joseph J. Andriths, Jr., Pvt. Joe E. Carver, Jr., Sgt. Liberatori Di Vitto, Pfc. Donald V. Freimuth, Sgt. Raymond O. Hail, Pfc. Eugene F. Howard, Pfc. John C. Lair, Pvt. Rdward R. McGinley, Pvt. Charles Nyert, Pfc. Oliver F. Psencik, T/5 Donald D. Roehm, S/Sgt. Max B. Trenn, T/Sgt. John C. Willis.

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[Historyguy13]

Excellent job Ronan, my friend. Your efforts to keep this little known battle and the sacrifices of the men who fought there are deeply appreciated here in the States. Thanks you. Greg Canellis, proud son of Sgt. Nicholas Canellis, Company M, 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, 1941 - 1945, Brest veteran (deceased: 1962)