Tracing the lives lost by West Point's Class of 42
In short: This video examines the human cost of war through the specific lens of a single military graduating class. It provides a somber look at individual sacrifices, offering historical context to ensure these forgotten names are remembered.
The presentation focuses on the casualties from West Point's Class of 42, highlighting the personal toll of conflict on those who served. By examining these specific records, the content aims to preserve the memory of individuals whose contributions might otherwise be lost to time.
To verify such historical data, researchers can access digitized casualty lists in the National Archives Catalog. These official documents, including 101 volumes from 1946, provide names, serial numbers, grades, and causes of death for Army and Army Air Forces personnel during World War II.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Casualties of the West Point Class of 42 -vol 3
- Also: Online Military Documents in the National Archives Catalog
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