Two Battle of the Bulge veterans, officials and supporters gathered Monday at the World War II Memorial’s Circle of Remembrance in Washington to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the decisive battle.
Two Battle of the Bulge veterans, officials and supporters gathered Monday at the World War II Memorial’s Circle of Remembrance in Washington to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the decisive battle.
The Battle of the Bulge ceremonies in Belgium and Luxembourg capped a series of major 80th anniversary remembrances in Europe this year. 17 American veterans met with world leaders and many other admirers and were honored along with their fallen comrades.
Signed into law Nov. 24, the Mark Our Place Act overturned restrictions that kept the VA from providing the Medal of Honor recognition at older gravesites out of concern for preserving their historic value.